MARIA COSTA’S “MACHO MEN AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM” WINS “BEST THEATRICAL PRODUCTION” AT IMAGEN AWARDS – “MACHO MEN”¦” AND MARIA COSTA MAKE HISTORY AS 1ST ONE WOMAN SHOW AND 1ST LATINA TO HEADLINE AT KODAK THEATER IN THEATRICAL CAPACITY

“Los Angeles, Ca- Maria Costa’s widely acclaimed one woman show “Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them” took home the award for Best Theatrical Production at the 22nd Annual Imagen Awards this past weekend. The ceremony was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Imagen Awards honor the achievements of Latinos in the entertainment industry and encourage the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media.

“Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them” has garnered high praise and accolades from critics and audiences alike. This inspiring and hilarious comedic presentation finds Maria Costa honoring traditional values in a modern world within a setting that portrays an array of outrageous and hilarious characters. The show features Cuban music legends Francisco Aguabella, Giovanni Hidalgo and Lazaro Galarraga, world-renowned Salsa Choreographer Albert Torres, dance styling from Pedro Aguilar, Alberto Elejarde, and Nory Reyes, over 30 professional dancers and will be hosted by Michael Bernard Beckwith (The Secret).

“Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them” was produced in its entirety by Oro Entertainment, Maria Costa and Francisco Segovia all of which were named in the Imagen Awards nomination. A nationwide tour of the production kicks off August 4th at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles making the historic achievements of being the 1st Latin One Woman Show to be presented at the famed venue and thus making Maria Costa the 1st Latina to headline by herself in a theatrical capacity.

Actress and comedian Maria Costa currently appears as Valerie on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and has previously starred as a regular on ABC’s “DANGEROUS MINDS” and BRAVO’s “THE IT FACTOR”.

For more information please visit www.MariaCosta.com/Show.html
For press credentials to the show or interview opportunities with Maria Costa contact 22 Entertainment.

About Imagen Foundation
The Imagen Foundation works to enhance opportunities for Hispanics in front of and behind the camera. Based in the Los Angeles area, it also serves as a liaison between the industry and the Hispanic community by providing access, education and resources. Additional information regarding the Imagen Foundation, its awards program and annual job fair in January is available at www.imagen.org“

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