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Meet Tatiana Maslany - the actress who just won her first Emmy for playing 11 characters in one TV show

INSIDERSep 19, 2016, 18:55 IST

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Most actresses receive Emmy awards nominations for playing a single role in the television show, but Tatiana Maslany is not your typical actress.

The 30-year-old was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her work in BBC's "Orphan Black" where she plays almost a dozen different characters or "clones," each with their own specific personality and history.

After years of snubs, Maslany finally took home her first Emmy win Sunday evening for lead actress and her fans, known as the #CloneClub, were ecstatic.

Keep reading to learn more about Tatiana Maslany.