North Central Phoenix native Aidy Bryant, who starts her seventh year on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) this fall, has been nominated for an Emmy Award.

Bryant, who is the daughter of local real estate agent Tom Bryant with HomeSmart Elite Group and Georganne Bryant, owner of Frances boutique, received her first nomination in one of the acting categories, for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

She previously was nominated in 2014 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, for the song “Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed),” which aired as part of a music video sketch on the Dec. 21, 2013, episode of SNL.

Bryant, who graduated from Xavier College Prep in 2005, joined the cast of SNL in 2012.

The Emmy Award winners will be announced Monday, Sept. 17, on NBC  (Channel 12 locally).

 

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