Schitt's Creek has had an incredible run during awards season, picking up Golden Globes, Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards in the last year, and it also won a whopping eight Canadian Screen Awards this week.
Dan Levy's beloved show was named Best Comedy Series during the annual extravaganza, which took place across four days this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Catherine O'Hara was named best actress in a comedy series for her hilarious work as Moira Rose, and Emily Hampshire also picked up the best supporting actress in a comedy series prize. Dan himself also won a writing award.
It was a very successful awards show for CBC programming in general, with Kim's Convenience also winning big. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee was honoured with the best lead actor in a comedy series prize, while Andrew Phung took home the best supporting actor in a comedy series trophy for his work on the show. Actress Amanda Brugel was also recognized for her guest appearance on the show, winning an award for that, too.
Canada's Drag Race was honoured across multiple categories in the television awards as well. Legendary Canadian singer/songwriter and actress Jann Arden was also named best talk show or entertainment news host for Jann Arden One Night Only.
Michelle Pfeiffer was named best actress in a leading role in the film categories for her work on French Exit. Her performance in the movie, which is based on the Patrick deWitt novel the same name, has been critically acclaimed, with her also receiving a Golden Globe nomination earlier this year.
Christopher Plummer and Alex Trebek were both honoured posthumously, with Alex winning the Academy Icon award and Christopher taking home the best supporting actor in a drama TV series for his work on Departure.
With no further ado, here are the Canadian Screen Awards winners relevant to Hello! Canada readers. You can see the full list of winners at the CSAs' website.
TELEVISIONBest Lead Actor, Comedy: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kim's ConvenienceBest Lead Actress, Comedy: Catherine O'Hara, Schitt's CreekBest Comedy Series: Schitt's Creek Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: Andrew Phung, Kim's ConvenienceBest Supporting Actress, Comedy: Emily Hampshire, Schitt's CreekBest Guest Performance, Comedy: Amanda Brugel, Kim's Convenience Best Performance, Sketch Comedy: Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeill, Aurora Browne, Jennifer Whalen, Baroness von Sketch Show Best Direction, Comedy: Andrew Cividino and Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek Best Lead Actress, Drama Series: Crystle Lightning, TricksterBest Drama Series: TransplantBest Guest Performance, Drama: Shawn Doyle, Cardinal: Until the NightBest Supporting Actress, Drama: Tamara Podemski, CoronerBest Supporting Actor, Drama: Christopher Plummer, DepatureBest Morning Show: Breakfast TelevisionBest Host, Talk Show or Entertainment News: Jann Arden, Jann Arden One Night OnlyBest Host, Lifestyle: Mary Berg, Mary's Kitchen CrushBest Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition: Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie, Canada's Drag RaceBest Lifestyle Program or Series: Mary's Kitchen Crush Best Reality/Competition Program or Series: Canada's Drag RaceAcademy Icon Award: Alex Trebek
FILMBest Motion Picture: BeansBest Makeup: Blood QuantumBest Actor in a Leading Role: Michael Greyeyes, Blood QuantumBest Actor in a Supporting Role: Colm Feore, Sugar DaddyBest Actress in a Leading Role: Michelle Pfeiffer, French ExitBest Actress in a Supporting Role: Mary Walsh, Happy PlaceBest First Feature Film: Tracey Deer, Beans
