Kristallen

Omar Rudberg and the cast of Young Royals had a highly successful night at the Kristallen awards (the Swedish television awards) on September 1, 2022, held at Cirkus in Stockholm.

Awards and Nominations

While Omar did not win an individual acting award that evening, the show he stars in was the biggest winner of the night:

• Winner – Program of the Year (Årets program): The show's top honor, which Omar accepted on stage alongside co-star Edvin Ryding and the creative team.
• Winner – Best YA Drama (Årets unga dramaserie): Young Royals also took home the prize for the best youth-oriented series.
• Nominated – Best Supporting Role: Omar was personally nominated for his role as Simon, though the award was won by Samuel Fröler for The Truth Will Out.
• Nominated – Viewer's Favorite Show: The series was also a finalist in the fan-voted category. 

Event Highlights

• Fashion: Omar made a splash on the red carpet in a bold, colorful outfit that was widely shared on social media by fans and outlets like Netflix Sverige.
• Reception: His "genuine reactions" to the show's wins became viral moments within the Young Royals fandom.
• Interview: In a press interview during the gala, Edvin Ryding notably praised Omar's performance and their shared success. 
• The 2022 gala remains a landmark moment for Omar, as it solidified Young Royals as a critical and popular powerhouse in Swedish television.