The 30th edition of the Screen Actors Guild Awards was held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, honoring the best of TV and film performances of 2023. The ceremony, which was streamed live on Netflix, had many memorable moments, but none more so than Pedro Pascal’s surprising and emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.

A Shocking Victory of Pedro Pascal

Pascal, 48, who was nominated for his role in HBO’s bleak apocalyptic epic, “The Last of Us”, beat out four other contenders in his category: Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin and Matthew Macfadyen from “Succession”, and Billy Crudup from “The Morning Show”. Pascal’s win was unexpected, as many predicted that one of the “Succession” stars would take home the trophy, based on their success at the Emmys and the Golden Globes.

Pedro Pascal’s surprising and emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. himself seemed stunned by his victory, as he took the stage to accept his award. He began his speech by admitting that he had indulged in some drinks, thinking he had no chance of winning. “This is wrong, for a number of reasons. I’m a little drunk. I thought I could get drunk,” he said.

A Tearful Thank You

Pedro Pascal’s surprising and emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. then proceeded to thank several colleagues and his family, through tears, for their support and inspiration. He called his award “an incredible f—ing honor” and praised his fellow nominees for their “extraordinary” work. He also thanked HBO for giving him the opportunity to play Joel, the stand-in father figure on a mission to deliver 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) into the hands of scientists in hopes she can save a post-apocalyptic world.

Pedro Pascal’s surprising and emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. expressed his gratitude to the show’s creators, writers, directors, producers and crew, as well as his co-star Ramsey, whom he described as “the most anchoring, generous, thoughtful teenager” he had ever worked with. He also thanked his own family, especially his mother, who was watching from Chile, and his brother, who was in the audience. He dedicated his award to them, saying, “This is for you, mom. This is for you, bro. I love you so much”.

Pascal ended his speech candidly, saying, “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave”. He then walked off the stage, holding his trophy and wiping his eyes.

A Viral Sensation

Pedro Pascal’s surprising and emotional speech after winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.’s speech quickly became a viral sensation, as fans and celebrities alike reacted to his heartfelt and hilarious words on social media. Many praised him for his honesty, vulnerability and humor, and related to his drunkenness and nervousness. Some also commented on his handsome appearance and charming accent.

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