Baby Reindeer actress Nava Mau - who played Teri - has been nominated for an Emmy for her role in the Netflix limited series and admitted that she hasn't "stopped crying" after receiving the news.

The Netflix hit saw Richard Gadd star as Donny Dunn - a fictional character based on his own life - and told the story of how he was stalked by Martha Scott (played by Jessica Gunning).

It explored themes of substance abuse, sexual abuse, threatening behaviour and the challenges people face when reporting a stalking incident.

After the series dropped, Gadd explained that he changed the character of Martha massively in order to protect the identity of his real stalker.

Throughout the show, Gadd's character is seen trying to navigate his way through his sexuality and becomes involved with transgender woman Teri - played by Mau who is trans in real life.

She received a staggering amount of love after the show dropped and has since been nominated for an Emmy, sharing her excitement with her social media followers.

Posting the list of nominations alongside a snap of her character, Mau penned: "We’re going to the Emmys y’all. I haven’t stopped crying all day. I am humbled and so thrilled for everyone nominated.

"One day I will catch up to this reality. For now, thank you to the @televisionacad for this incredible honour. I’m at a loss for words, THANK YOU."

Fans of Mau and her work were thrilled with the news, leaving one to comment: "Holy s**t!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS F***ING BIG!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! OMG!!! I am so very excited for you and proud of you."

"You were always a star. I am so glad you are being recognised for it!" another added before a third said: "AAAAH!!! this is INCREDIBLE! congrats on a nomination BEYOND well-earned!!!!"

Someone else noted: "I cheered out loud in a public place when I read this! This fellow Latina is so damn proud of you!!"

"You absolutely massacred this role!!!! So well deserved and earned! So excited for your illustrious career! Keep creating!" a fifth praised before another exclaimed: "Congrats!! You deserve this and so much more."

The series received 11 Emmy Award nominations including, Outstanding Limited Series, Lead Actor in a Limited Series - Richard Gadd, Supporting Actress in a Limited Series - Nava Mau and Jessica Gunning, Supporting Actor in a Limited Series - Tom Goodman-Hill, and Writing for a Limited Series - Richard Gadd.

Gadd also issued a thank you to fans on his Instagram account and penned: "Thanks to everyone who worked on this show. To the Television Academy for recognising it.

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"To Netflix for taking a chance on it. To Clerkenwell for producing it. To the incredible cast and crew for nailing it. To my wonderful team of agents who got me through.

"To the superb people who worked on the live show. To my amazing family and friends for everything they do. I love you all."