Emmy joy for stars of Adolescence

ADOLESCENCE star Owen Cooper has become the youngest male actor to win an Emmy, earning the award for his role in the British Netflix drama.

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Cooper, 15, who had already made history as the youngest person ever nominated for supporting actor in a limited series, told the audience at the 77th Emmy Awards that he was "nothing" just three years ago.

"Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn't expect to be even in the United States, never mind here," the English actor said in his acceptance speech.

"But I think tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life."