India, July 16 -- American actor Cristin Milioti is soaking in the moment after earning her first-ever Emmy nomination for playing Sofia Falcone in The Penguin. The actor, known for performances in Black Mirror, Modern Love, and Made for Love, has finally landed in the spotlight for her portrayal in the gritty Gotham-set limited series - and her reaction is as sweet as it is sincere.

In multiple interviews with Deadline and Indiewire, the 39-year-old actor admitted she kept her nerves in check by "purposefully keeping" her phone at the bottom of her bag until the nominations were officially revealed. She didn't want to build up any expectations - but once she found out she had been nominated, her reaction was simple and heartfelt.

"It w...