Shogun star Moeka Hoshi moved the star audience to tears at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on Friday.
Upon winning the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, the 29-year-old paid an emotional tribute to Los Angeles in her poignant acceptance speech.
The Japanese actress — who was up against Allison Janney, Nicole Kidman, Skye P. Marshall, Anna Sawai and Fiona Shaw — modeled a floor-length red gown comprised of a tube top and floor-length skirt with a matching cape as she took the stage, already wailing with tears.
‘Thank you so much. Oh, my gosh, I’m crying,’ the dancer expressed in her speech. ‘I’m crying too much, sorry. I’m a crybaby.’
‘I came from Japan, nice to meet you. Thank you to Critics Choice, and thank you to Shōgun. Each and every one of the cast and crew, I’m standing here on your behalf. I love you guys. Thank you so much,’ she continued.
She went on to extend a heartfelt tribute to the City of Angels, addressing the recent wildfires that ravaged Southern California during the past month.
Shogun star Moeka Hoshi moved the star audience to tears at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on Friday
Grabbing the attention of those at the celebrity-packed party she said, ‘There is something that I want to say.
‘I was so shocked to see how much this beautiful city has changed because of the fire. My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and loved ones, but please remember that you are not alone.’
As the star-studded audience erupted in cheers, she added, ‘Even from Japan, I always think of you and remember you. My thoughts are always with you. Thank you so much.’
Prior to walking off the stage she quipped, ‘I hope my English all made sense.’
She caught up with The Hollywood Reporter just before the ceremony and expressed her shock of the positive fan response to the first season of her hit show Shōgun.
‘I was so surprised since I received a lot of reactions in the comments from overseas fans, international fans,’ she said. ‘That’s my first experience like that.’
Teasing a possible second season, she shared via interpreter: ‘I’m so thankful, absolutely thankful. At the end of season one, [my character] became a nun but I am really rooting for season two and other opportunities to work with the show runners.’
The Critics Choice Awards was first slated to take place on Sunday, January 12, before being pushed to Sunday, January 26.
Upon wining the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, the 29-year-old Shōgun star paid an emotional tribute to Los Angeles after the devastating fires
She modeled a floor-length red gown comprised of a tube top and floor-length skirt with a matching cape as she took the stage, already wailing with tears
‘I came from Japan, nice to meet you. Thank you to Critics Choice, and thank you to Shōgun,’ she began her speech
She went on to extend a heartfelt tribute to the City of Angels, addressing the recent wildfires that ravaged Southern California during the past month
Grabbing the attention of those at the celebrity-packed party she said, ‘There is something that I want to say’
‘I was so shocked to see how much this beautiful city has changed because of the fire. My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and loved ones, but please remember that you are not alone,’ she added
As the star-studded audience erupted in cheers, she added, ‘Even from Japan, I always think of you and remember you. My thoughts are always with you’
The show’s cast accepted the award for Best Drama Series award
Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the show is finally taking place at Barker Hangar in the outskirts of LA after twice being delayed due to the LA fires.
But due to the venue’s close proximity to the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, ceremony officials decided to push the show to February.
Wicked, Conclave and Shogun lead the nominations.
Wicked scored the most Critics Choice Awards 2025 nominations, including major nods for its stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as the musical ties Conclave for the most nominations with 11.
Both Wicked and Conclave are also up for the biggest prize of the night in Best Picture.
The two films will face off against an impressive field including: A Complete Unknown, Anora, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing and The Substance.
