Before the award ceremony began, several famous actors and actresses graced the red carpet, as fans were    1    (eager)waiting for their arrival. Many wondered who    2    (take) home the big awards. As the night went on, the tension grew, and the audience held their breath as the winners were announced one by one. All the winners were glorious when they stepped onto the stage    3    they accepted their awards and thanked their colleagues, families, and fans for their support.