Yang Cheng, performing in E-Soul theater, faces challenges building his audience while balancing his career and love life.

The talented actors totally transform for their roles. How many do you recognize?

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September 2025 TV and Streaming Premiere Dates

&quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt5875444?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">Slow Horses</a>&quot; and &quot;<a class="ipc-md-link" href="/title/tt22091076?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">High Potential</a>&quot; return with new seasons this month. Check out our <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/list/ls4103534970/?ref_=tt_eds_right-5_lk">September calendar</a> for more!

Check out our gallery of the 33 first-time performer nominees this year, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life.

2025 Emmys First-Time Acting Nominees

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Yang Cheng (E-Soul)

Yang Cheng (Young)

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