(MENAFN) The Turkish television series Deha (The Good & The Bad) was awarded the Telenovela prize at the International Emmy Awards on Monday, according to reports.

The 53rd International Emmy Awards, organized by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to recognize productions made outside the US, took place in New York. Aired on Türkiye’s Show TV and produced by Ay Yapim, Deha earned a major achievement for Türkiye in a category that included competitors from Brazil and Spain.

Lead actor Aras Bulut Iynemli expressed his surprise and excitement, saying, “It’s the work of a huge team. We came here as a small group, but I always say it’s a massive team effort. We are here on behalf of all our colleagues. Thank you so much, I’m very excited.”

Director Umut Aral described representing Türkiye among dozens of countries and winning as an indescribable feeling, adding that the award was accepted on behalf of everyone involved in the production. Screenwriter Damla Serim called the experience “a wonderful feeling,” noting, “Thank you, it’s very beautiful and a great source of pride.”

The team’s presence in New York highlighted Deha’s growing international recognition and reaffirmed Türkiye’s standing in the global television industry.

Deha is a compelling family drama with psychological thriller elements, following Devran, a young man with exceptional mathematical talent, as he struggles between pursuing his dreams and enduring the oppressive control of his father.

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