Eurovision 2023, representing Ukraine in Liverpool, wins BAFTA TV award
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced its television award winners, with Eurovision 2023, including Ukraine among the victors, on May 12, in London.
Eurovision 2023 triumphed in the category of Live Event Coverage.
The 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Liverpool, representing Ukraine.
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The European Broadcasting Union made this decision following the victory of the Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra in the 2022 contest amid the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
The award was bestowed upon the BBC Studios / BBC One team, responsible for the contest production. The Ukrainian team was involved in the production.
The show in Liverpool was conducted on behalf of Ukraine, featuring Ukrainian artists and crew, with Herman Nenov directing interval acts. One of the three hosts was Ukrainian singer Yulia Sanina, frontwoman of The Hardkiss.
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"It was a great honor for me to share this evening with the BBC team," Yulia Sanina shared on her Instagram. Alongside the other hosts, she took the stage at the awards ceremony.
Eurovision 2023 clinched the victory in this category over The Coronation Concert for King Charles and The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. Both shows were also produced by the BBC Studios / BBC One team.
The Ukrainian documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" received the BAFTA 2024 for Best Documentary in February.
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