Latina Producer Frida Perez Poised to Make Emmy History

As the 77th Emmy Awards approach on September 14, 2025, Apple TV+'s workplace satire "The Studio" has emerged as a serious contender, tying the all-time nomination record for a comedy series with 22 nods and becoming the most-nominated freshman comedy in Emmy history.

At the heart of this success is 29-year-old Latina producer Frida Perez, who stands on the cusp of making Emmy history. If "The Studio" wins outstanding comedy series, Perez would become the first Latina to take home a trophy in that category and only the second Latino ever to win as a producer in any top series race.

Perez's rise exemplifies the critical importance of allyship in creating meaningful change within Hollywood's power structures. After starting as Seth Rogen's assistant, Perez co-created and executive produced "The Studio," with Rogen recognizing her talent and elevating her to co-creator status - a rare move for a first-time writer and producer.

Latina representation in Emmy's top categories remains scarce, with Perez joining a select group that includes Selena Gomez and Salma Hayek. Her achievements come as Hollywood continues its reckoning with equity and inclusion, with Latinos dramatically underrepresented in key creative roles despite comprising 20% of the U.S. population.

Should "The Studio" triumph on Emmy night, it would mark Apple TV+'s third win in the comedy category and demonstrate that Latino-led productions can resonate with broad audiences, without having to be "specifically about Latinos." Win or lose, Perez's nominations are a seismic jolt to the system, paving the way for more diverse voices to shape the future of television.