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Jharrel Jerome accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie award for "When They See Us" during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - In one of the most moving moments of the 2019 Emmys, Jharrel Jerome paid tribute to the "exonerated five" as he accepted the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for his role in the Netflix drama "When They See Us." Not only is Jerome the first Afro-Latino actor to be nominated for and win in an acting category, he is also the youngest actor to win Lead Actor in a Limited Series. Appearing overwhelmed by his win, Jerome said: "It's an honor. Taking to Instagram later, Jerome posted a video of himself partying with Wise, McCray and Santana.

Jharrel Jerome made history on Sunday night. The 21-year-old actor became the first Afro-Latino to win an Emmy for acting when he took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in When They See Us. It's a blessing, and I hope this is a step forward for Dominicans, for Latinos, for Afro-Latinos," Jerome told reporters backstage about the distinction. Jerome played Korey Wise in Netflix's When They See Us, which centers on the Exonerated Five. RELATED CONTENT:Emmy Awards 2019: The Complete List of WinnersJharrel Jerome Gets a Standing Ovation From the Exonerated 5 at 2019 Emmys After Lead Actor WinJharrel Jerome Reacts to the 16 Emmy Nominations for When They See Us and Meeting Oprah (Exclusive)

Jharrel Jerome got the crowd on its feet at the 2019 Emmys on Sunday. The 21-year-old actor got a standing ovation as he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role as Korey Wise in When They See Us. ... Of course Ava [DuVernay], thank you for giving me this opportunity," he continued. Antron McCay, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Ava DuVernay, Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam, who walked the red carpet with DuVernay, rose from their seats, giving Jerome a loud applause. "It's for Raymond, Yusef, Antron, Kevin and King Korey Wise," the actor said.

Including Jerome, When They See Us earned a total of 16 Emmy nominations. ET: I dont even know if you could put this into words, but what does this nomination mean for you? What is that going to mean to have your mom there to see you for your first Primetime Emmy nomination? The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards will be handed out live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 22 on Fox. --Reporting by Rande IaboniRELATED CONTENT:2019 Emmy Nominations: The Complete ListMandy Moore Reacts to First 'This Is Us' Nomination: 'Beyond My Wildest Comprehension' (Exclusive)Natasha Lyonne on 'Russian Doll's 13 Emmy Nominations and What to Expect in Season 2 (Exclusive)