AceShowbiz - On the same day she's nominated for NAACP Awards, Ayo Edebiri nabs another nod at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for her directorial prowess in Season 3 of "The Bear." Edebiri, who simultaneously stars in the series, earned a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for her work on Episode 6, titled "Napkins."

The episode, which provides a deeper look into the life of Tina Marrero, portrayed by Liza Colon-Zayas, has been widely acclaimed. Colón-Zayas herself was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in Season 3.

Edebiri revealed her emotional connection to the script at the Los Angeles premiere of the show's third season. "It's written very beautifully," she remarked. "I was just so moved by it and really, really touched that Chris [Storer] had me in mind to direct it."

While 2025 looks to be another year of milestone for Edebiri, she is no stranger to accolades. She has already bagged multiple prestigious awards over year, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2023, a Golden Globe, and two SAG Awards. Additionally, her writing has also gained recognition - she was previously nominated for a WGA Award for an episode of "What We Do in the Shadows."

The DGA's acknowledgment of "The Bear" extends beyond Edebiri's episode. The show's third season, despite creating some controversy at the 2024 Emmys where it broke records yet lost the Outstanding Comedy Series award, has received multiple nominations from the guild. p>

On the broader awards front, the DGA Awards have set the tone for the upcoming season. Nominations for shows like "Shogun," "Ripley," and the Emmys-winning episodes of "Saturday Night Live" signal a continuation of past trends. There's also buzz surrounding the Limited Series category, where "The Penguin" has garnered significant attention, hinting at a potential category change for the Emmys.

Check out the complete nominations list on the DGA official website.