Johnny Sanchez’s big week: ALMAs and MADtv’s season premiere
Singer Lisa Lisa will be performing at this year’s ALMA Awards with Mario on Friday, September 12 at 8:00 pm. Known for celebrating and honoring the contributions to music, film and television by the Latino community, this fabulous event will also feature performances and appearances by Paula Abdul, the Cheetah Girls, Jessica Alba, Brian McKnight, Jon Secada, Will.I.Am, and will be hosted by Eva Longoria. A special tribute will be presented to Linda Ronstadt, America Ferrera, Narciso Rodriguez, and Shakira.
As an original member of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, Lisa Lisa has not only made a name within the entertainment business, but also proven herself to be a staying power within the music industry. With six top selling albums and more than 20 million records sold worldwide, Lisa Lisa has become an icon in her own right; with her powerful voice and stage presence she has provided the foundation for many of today’s powerhouse diva’s such as Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Today Lisa Lisa’s success continues to expand as she proves her versatility as an artist. From 2001 to 2002 she starred in Nickelodeon’s TV Series, Taina, as well as appeared on NBC’s Law and Order and Broadway’s Westside Story.
Lisa Lisa’s long awaited seventh album, Life N’ Love, will be released by Mass Appeal Entertainment. Lisa Lisa is managed by Songwriter/Producer Stephanie Saraco.
About Mass Appeal Entertainment
Owned and operated by Producer/Writer Marcus “DL” Siskind (Backstreet Boys, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, etc.) Mass Appeal Entertainment (massappealmusic.com) is a Boston, MA based company with a multitude of artists currently signed from various musical genres. Mass Appeal also has divisions in Publishing (Shakertown Music is a joint venture with Sony/ATV Publishing) and a Recording facility (world class Blue Jay Recording studio). Releasing highly-anticipated albums by artists such as the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, legendary Lisa Lisa (from Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam), Boston’s Hiphop star Dre Robinson, and Singer/Songwriter Ryan Toby (formerly of City High), Mass Appeal Entertainment is an independent force taking the music industry by storm.”
America Ferrera, Shakira honored at ALMA Awards
Jessica Alba First Red Carpet Since Baby (PHOTOS) - at the Alma Awards
Alma Awards recognize ‘Ugly Betty’ - ABC show receives special achievement prize
Paper Shouts Creates Invitation for “The Retreat” at the ALMA Awards
Paper Shouts, provider of posh notes for life’s big moments, announced today it was selected to develop a custom invitation for “The Retreat,” a backstage gathering for celebrities attending the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards®. The 2008 ALMA Awards will be hosted by celebrity Eva Longoria Parker and will air on Friday, September 12 to bring together celebrities and leaders to commemorate Latino heritage. In addition to the creation of the invitation for “The Retreat,” Paper Shouts’ 100 percent Post Consumer Waste (PCW) recycled paper note cards offered in vintage, modern, and traditional designs will be included in the gift baskets and handed out to all of the celebrity presenters at the Awards.
“After seeing the distinctive invitations Paper Shouts developed for other celebrity events, such as the MTV and CMT Awards, they were our first choice for creating invitations for our exclusive backstage event at the ALMA Awards,” said Karen Wood, president at Backstage Creations. “Celebrities attending the event will also get to take advantage of Paper Shout’s fashionable designs with a set of customized note cards — a perfect way to keep in touch with their friends and family.”
Celebrities expected to participate in the ALMA Awards include Eva Longoria Parker, Jessica Alba, The Black Eyed Peas, America Ferrera, and Shakira. In addition to “The Retreat” invitations, Paper Shouts also developed a custom invitation for this years’ Summer of Stars Fourth of July Bash, an event attended by several celebrities to celebrate our nation’s birthday in an eco-friendly manner. Paper Shouts’ unique mix of note cards have also been selected for the gift baskets at the MTV and CMT Awards, as well as Earth Day and Mother’s Day gifting programs.
“It’s an honor to have Paper Shouts selected to provide both the custom invitation for ‘The Retreat’ as well as our unique note card sets for the celebrity gift baskets at the ALMA Awards,” said Shannon Malliet, president of Paper Shouts. “We are delighted with the personalized invitation, as it sets the stage for the premier awards event, celebrating the spirit of the Latino community in the entertainment industry.”
Paper Shouts’ custom designed products are printed on 100 percent PCW recycled paper, using 110 pound card stock with matte finish. Customers can easily personalize their own cards and invitations online and preview them before orders are finalized. Customer service is available to aid in design and ensure all orders are personally viewed before shipping. Paper Shouts offers a wide variety of products including birth announcements, shower invitations, kids’ birthday invitations, sweet sixteen party invites, graduation announcements, bar/bat mitzvah invitations, quinceañera invitations, wedding invitations, holiday cards, pet announcements, thank you cards, personalized note cards and more.
About Paper Shouts, Inc.
Paper Shouts, headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, was created with the mission of giving people a way to share their family news that is not only easy and cost effective, but also provides an end result that is as fabulous and personal as the events themselves. Paper Shouts believes the design of an invitation or announcement should be an extension of the personalities of our customers. We have created a unique set of designs to reflect individual styles — traditional, vintage, and modern. All products are custom-designed and printed on 100 percent PCW recycled paper. For more information on Paper Shouts, please visit www.papershouts.com. “
Eva Longoria takes her name out of the running for this year’s Alma Awards
Universal City, CA – This morning on Wisteria Lane located on the Universal Studios back lot, NCLR
President and CEO Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives), and Cristián de la
Fuente (USA Network’s In Plain Sight and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) announced nominees,
performers, and special honorees for the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards.
The 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards will tape August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The all-star
event, which celebrates the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and
music, will air Friday, September 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Television and film actress, Eva Longoria Parker, returns once again as executive producer and host of
the telecast. To date, confirmed performers and presenters include Black Eyed Peas, America Ferrera,
Carlos Mencia, Jessica Alba, Adam Rodriguez, Enrique Murciano, Sofia Vergara, Cristián de la Fuente,
Kate del Castillo, Pitbull, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Special honors will be presented to
Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez whose work has impacted the entertainment industry and
influenced American culture.
The two-hour special is presented by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national
Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. The annual ALMA (American Latino Media
Arts) Awards recognizes and celebrates the outstanding artistic achievement of Latinos in film, television,
and music. The ALMA Awards was created by NCLR in 1995 as part of its strategy to promote the
diverse, accurate, and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the media and the enhancement of the Latino
image in the entertainment industry. The show is an example of how inclusion strengthens the
entertainment industry, just as diversity strengthens our country.
The show is presented with the support of sponsors and advertisers. Confirmed Presenting Sponsors for
2008 include Chevy and Target. Gold Sponsors are AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, and
Prudential. Silver Sponsors include American Airlines, Bank of America, Bud Light, ConAgra Foods,
M&M’s, McDonald’s, State Farm Insurance Companies, Verizon, and Wachovia. Key media partners for
the 2008 ALMA Awards include our Gold Level partners AOL Latino and MTV3, and our Silver Level
partner Latina Magazine.
This year, the executive producers are Michael Levitt, Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker, and David
Chavez. For more information on the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards®, please visit www.almaawards.com.
Eva Longoria grabbed lunch at Toast and shopped at Blck following her ALMA conference appearance
Eva Longoria hosted the nomination ceremony for the 2008 ALMA Awards
Outstanding Performance of a Lead Latino/Latina Cast in a Motion Picture
Special Achievement - Outstanding Spanish Language Motion Picture
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF A LATINO/LATINA-LED ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SPECIAL
OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A TELEVISION SERIES
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT – OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A MADE FOR TV MOVIE
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A TELEVISION SERIES
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Valderrama and Saralegui are the newest celebrities to join the brand’s “Inner M” ad campaign. Valderrama’s ad features a character replica of him as an M&M’S(R) chocolate candy surrounded by fans as he struts down the red carpet. It will appear in the July edition of People En Espanol, on stands through August 6. Hispanic talk show sensation Saralegui’s ad features her as a bright yellow lentil with matching pumps and a microphone in hand, and will debut October 6 in People En Espanol available through November 5. They join other well known personalities such as NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, Super Bowl commentators Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson, award season’s red carpet co-costs Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone, and master griller Bobby Flay.
“We are excited to illustrate our commitment to the Hispanic community through our first ever Hispanic ‘Inner M’ campaign for M&M’S and as a sponsor of the ALMA Awards,” said Michele Kessler, vice president, marketing, Mars Snackfood US. “Wilmer Valderrama and Christina Saralegui are great brand ambassadors — they embrace life with passion and humor, and their ‘Inner M’ reflects those characteristics.”
Valderrama describes his “Inner M” as “rich in culture, flavor, and softness,” stating, “[I embrace it] by not ever forgetting who I am and what I am made of. And what I taste like on the inside … which I am sure is culturally delicious.”
You Too Can Live Like A Star
In conjunction with Valderrama’s ad launch, M&M’S(R) Brand is giving one lucky fan the chance to Live Like a Star at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) ALMA Awards. The M&M’S(R) Brand Live Like a Star sweepstakes offers the grand prize of a trip for two to Los Angeles, California, to attend the 2008 ALMA Awards. The winner will receive VIP including the privilege of attending an ALMA rehearsal to mingle with the Hispanic culture’s biggest stars, walk the red carpet and attend pre- and post-event festivities. In addition to the grand prize, the sweepstakes includes first, second and third prizes, as well as 50 instant winners per week. The winner will be selected on July 21st.Create Your Own “Inner M”
Consumers can create their own “Inner M” likeness at www.mms.com. At the heart of the site is the Character Creator which leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver an exciting user experience that will capture the imagination of M&M’S(R) fans everywhere. The Character Creator provides access to a wide variety of M&M’S(R) candy shapes, colors, hair, facial features and accessories creating millions of possible combinations to create “Inner M” likenesses. Fans can choose from about 27 million combinations of features that best show their inner fun - everything from body shape and color to facial features and eyewear. To find more details on M&M’S(R) chocolate candies and the Live Like a Star promotion visit www.mms.com .About M&M’S(R)
M&M’S(R) has been producing colorful chocolate fun for Americans since 1941. There are more than eight permanent varieties of M&M’S(R) Chocolate Candies, in addition to Seasonal Candies made for special occasions including Easter, Holiday, Halloween and Valentine’s Day, as well as ice cream. Customers seem to be most passionate about the color found in each bag of M&M’S(R) Chocolate Candies. Existing product lines include: M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Dark Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Peanut Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Dark Chocolate Peanut Candies, M&M’S(R) Almond Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, MY M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies and M&M’S(R) MINIS(R) Milk Chocolate Candies. Please visit mms.comAbout Mars Snackfood US:
Mars Snackfood US is the United States snack operations of Mars North America. With more than $7 billion in annual sales in the U.S., Mars North America includes food, snack and pet care segments, which are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. Headquartered in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Mars North America employs more than 12,000 associates in the United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. Mars Snackfood US includes some of the world’s favorite brands such as DOVE(R) Brand Chocolate, M&M’S(R) Brand, MILKY WAY(R) Brand, SKITTLES(R) Brand, SNICKERS(R) Brand, STARBURST(R) Brand, 3 MUSKETEERS(R) Brand, TWIX(R) Brand and more. Additional popular brands in the petcare and food segments for Mars North America include UNCLE BEN’S(R) Brand, PEDIGREE(R) Brand Food for Dogs, and WHISKAS(R) Brand Food for Cats. Please visit mars.com“*
The partnership will include:
$1.25 million over five years from Wachovia to sponsor key NCLR events, including:
“Wachovia’s investment in NCLR will allow us to expand the successful programs we have developed with our nearly 300 community-based affiliates who every day strengthen America by promoting the advancement of Latino communities,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. “Together with these organizations, NCLR has helped put hundreds of thousands of Latino children and families on the path to achieving the American dream, and we are honored that Wachovia shares our vision to build stronger communities.”“We make loans to nonprofits to build community schools, health clinics and other community facilities — loans that commercial lenders often find too risky,” added Mark Van Brunt, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Raza Development Fund, NCLR’s lending arm. “With Wachovia’s support, we can expand our ability to make these critical investments in our community while at the same time ensuring that the deals are sound. We welcome the support and look forward to a long, mutually productive relationship.”NCLR is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.The Latino population is the fastest-growing minority population in the U.S. It is projected that Latinos will account for more than one in four U.S. residents by 2050.“For 40 years, NCLR has been a vital support network for thousands of Latino families across the country,” said Mike Rizer, director of Community Relations for Wachovia and Executive Vice President of The Wachovia Foundation. “Through this partnership, Wachovia and The Wachovia Foundation will help NCLR become an even bigger force for positive change across the country —building more charter schools, preparing more families for success in homeownership, providing greater and more robust support services.”In addition to its partnership with NCLR, The Wachovia Foundation has established national philanthropic partnerships with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to provide college scholarships for young Latinos.Last year, The Wachovia Foundation joined with the MacArthur Foundation to create a $47 million award program for community development. The first recipient of the $5.5 million “Wachovia NEXT Award for Opportunity Finance” was the Latino Community Credit Union based in Durham, N.C.Wachovia partners with local Hispanic organizations to deliver financial literacy training in English and Spanish and offers seminars to Latino-owned small businesses.In addition, Wachovia:
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Eva to preside over ALMA awards show
The awards show honoring Latino contributions to the entertainment industry is to be taped Aug. 17 and to air Sept. 12 on ABC, the network said.
Longoria Parker will be the telecast’s executive producer, as well as its host.”*
The 2008 ALMA Awards® All-Star Event Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Host Eva Longoria Parker
Television and film actress Eva Longoria Parker returns once again as executive producer and host of the telecast. The 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards will be taped on August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
“We are thrilled that this year’s broadcast of the NCLR ALMA Awards will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
“What better way is there to celebrate than with a star-studded showcase of Latino contributions to American culture?” Murguía continued. “We are also delighted to have Eva as our host once again. She’s talented and respected in the entertainment industry and a true champion for our community.”
“I am honored to produce and host the ALMA Awards with NCLR again,” said Longoria Parker. “Every year we build a stronger show with some of the most amazing talent and performers.”
The NCLR ALMA Awards Call for Entries has also been officially opened for the 2008 selection process. In addition to the nominated awards, a series of special achievement honors will be presented. Nominees will be announced at a live press conference on July 8.
The ALMA Awards was created by NCLR in 1995 as part of NCLR’s strategy to promote the diverse, accurate, and balanced portrayal of Latinos in the media and the enhancement of the Latino image in the entertainment industry. The show is an example of how inclusion strengthens the entertainment industry, just as diversity strengthens our country.
Visit www.almaawards.com for more information on the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards.
Following is the calendar of events:ELIGIBILITY PERIOD: January 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008
March 31 p.m., EST Rules and entry forms available online
June 6 Entry form deadline
July 8 Nominations announcement press conference
July 9 Online polling begins for awards selection
July 30 Online polling ends for awards selection
August 17 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards presentation (taping)
September 12 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards broadcasts on ABC, 8:00-10:00″*
In 2004, she traveled to the United States, hired as a young actress in Miami with Venevision-Univision for the soap opera “Sonar no cuesta nada”; in 2005-2006 with Televisa Networks-Univision in the soap opera “El Amor no tiene Precio” and “Bajo las Riendas del Amor”; and 2007-2008 with NBC Telemundo in “Tierra de Pasiones” and “Victoria,” filmed in Colombia. All of these are broadcast in 40 countries, including Mexico, the U.S., Spain, Rumania, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
She alternates TV recordings with participation in charity events, galas, green, gold, and red carpets, and either as presenter or judge during her stays in Miami or Bogota.
TVyNovelas Awards in Acapulco, Mexico and the United States. Geraldine Bazan has been invited the past three years to the Billboard Awards, Gladd Media Awards, Lo Nuestro and Juventud Awards, MTV Latin Awards, INTE Awards, Fox Latin American Awards, Alma Awards, NCLR Spirit of Life Awards, FAMA Awards, Orquidea USA Awards, Carteles Awards, The Star of the Year and 50+ Bellos in People en Espanol; served as a judge for the Miss Venezuela USA, Miss Hispanidad, Feria de Cali, Peru, Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela pageants; participated in the Latin Film Festival in Miami, as well as restaurant and gallery grand openings, magazine anniversaries, such as Fama, Ocean Drive, Portada, Conexiones, and House King. She has attended charity galas and auctions such as for the Corazones Unidos Foundation (AIDS), Mayte Prida Foundation (Cancer), Ventana de los Cielos, Amigos For Kids, for the terminally ill, and Red Cross activities, the Celebrity 5K Run a Community Partnership for the Homeless of Blue Cross. In past months while in Colombia, she was invited to the India Catalina Awards, Cartagena, Colombia, International Film Fests, the Andina Link and FICA expos, Destino Colombia, and ANATO Tourist Vitrina, Sabana Train, and International Theater Fest.
These activities have allowed Geraldine Bazan to share her time with people and meet other distinguished Latin Americans who have an artistic and professional career in this country. This is the reason why Mexican and Hispanic organizations in California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Florida and New York invite her to their parades as International Godmother, Ambassador of Good Will, International Queen of the parade of the 5 de Mayo Independence Day Parade — and even to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. She has attended autograph signings in Latin American book fairs and the Family of Edward James Olmos, she participated in New York in the Upfront of Azteca America, Telemundo, Fox Latin America, Univision. She has received the ACE Award, Sin Limite Award, Premio Latino, Carteles and el Mara de Oro in Maracaibo, Venezuela, the Hispanic Palmas de Oro Award, as this year’s revelation, the Face of the Year, Young International Actress, and International Artistic Career.
In Mexico, Geraldine Bazan has been a special guest of the Green Carpet of the MTV Latin American Awards and the Red carpet of Bravo awards, where she has also been a prizewinner. In Mexico, she has received some 20 awards from critics for her work in theater and television, as well as in commercials. She has received an award for her work in movies, which has caused her to be committed to being better prepared day after day for her audience and means of communication, and this is how her 20-year career has gone, in which constancy, patience and prudence have allowed her to maintain her position in this difficult show business that is the door not only to Latin America or Central and South America, but to a Hispanic majority in the United States and several countries in Europe.
In California, Geraldine Bazan participated in the Binational Encounter Mexico-USA where she was a moderator for the theme “Music through traditions and the importance of immigrants.” In Miami and Colombia, Geraldine has found a home and sensational companions. Here the diversity of nationalities allows her to expand her culture and all the places that she has visited. Now that she is spending more time outside of her country, she has gotten to know the people where she lives and she really feels at home. Her mother Rosalba Ortiz and her brother the actor Angel Claude, often visit her in Miami and Bogota during filming of the soap operas.
For further information about her career, please visit the website www.geraldinebazan.com , where you will find a forum, chat room and photos of her work in television, theater and movies. “*
Y Tu Thespian También - Three successful actors discuss the long road up.
“A hugely diverse range of Latino talent works in Hollywood today. Take the trio of actors who participated in Back Stage’s Latino Report roundtable. Oscar Nuñez is probably best known for his sly comedic performance as beleaguered accountant Oscar Martinez on NBC’s The Office. He has also appeared on Reno 911! and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and he recently executive-produced and starred in the Comedy Central series Halfway Home. Earlier this year, he won a Daytime Emmy for his work in a series of Office webisodes. Nadine Velazquez, meanwhile, has earned critical acclaim and been nominated for two Alma Awards (presented by the National Council of La Raza, a Latino advocacy group) for playing sultry, sharp-tongued Catalina on My Name Is Earl. She has also appeared on Entourage and The Bold and the Beautiful and was recently featured in the film War. And with more than three decades of experience in the business, Lupe Ontiveros is the beloved veteran of the group. The actor has been featured in indie favorites such as Chuck & Buck and Real Women Have Curves, as well as mainstream fare such as As Good as It Gets and Desperate Housewives, which earned her an Emmy nod. These days, she’s moving into producing: the upcoming feature Universal Signs.
These three respected performers have very diverse backgrounds and résumés, but all are passionate when it comes to the various issues facing Latino actors who are trying to make their way in the entertainment industry. Recently, they sat down with Back Stage to discuss inspirations, stereotypes, and community.”
Promoting La Cultura Hispana at Arizona State University
“ASU’s Hispanic Research Center advances the arts and works to produce homegrown talent in the STEM fields.
Launched in 1985 at Arizona State University, the Hispanic Research Center’s efforts to promote Latino and Chicano art and issues have flourished in recent years. In 2004, the HRC hosted the Arizona International Latina/o Arts Festival in collaboration with the Mesa Southwest Museum. “The Dreamer,” an exhibition piece by artist and film set designer Patssi Valdez, created quite a stir in the art world and was most recently featured as a key backdrop for the 2007 ALMA Awards.”
“The all-star line up of todays hottest stars from the worlds of film, television and music continues to shine brighter with the announcements that multi-platinum performer Beyonce Knowles will perform and George Lopez and Los Lobos will be honored on “The 2007 ALMA Awards,” to be telecast TUESDAY, JUNE 5 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET, on the ABC Television Network.”
Brides-to-be Salma and Eva glow at Hispanic artist event
“She recently ventured out in a t-shirt saying Stylish, Sexy, Pregnant” and Salma Hayek certainly lived up to her glamorous reputation as she attended the ALMA awards in California last Friday. The radiant actress, whose baby is due this summer, was at the bash - which honours achievements by Hispanic artists - to pick up the outstanding television series gong for her hit show Ugly Betty. All in all the programme won four awards, including best actress for its star America Ferrera, and best supporting actress for her on-screen sibling Ana Ortiz.”
Alma awards returns with film nominees
“The Alma Awards, which began in 1995 as the Bravo Awards, may not have the cachet or name recognition of the NAACP Image or GLAAD Awards, but their purpose is just as important: to celebrate the achievements and concerns of a minority group in the media, in this case American Latinos.
Sponsored by the National Council of La Raza, the Almas salute achievement in film, television and music. But because the awards concentrate on American Latinos and their achievement in mainstream media, Almas are not handed out in all categories each year. The films must be English-language works, either by American Latinos or with subject matter of interest to American Latinos. No film was nominated for outstanding motion picture last year, for example.”
Eva Longoria Dances for the ALMA Awards - Tuesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. on ABC
“”Desperate Housewives” star EVA LONGORIA will be putting on her dancing shoes for “The 2007 Alma Awards,” airing Tuesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. on ABC. Eva, who is also the host and executive producer of the awards show, will partner with her co-host MARIO LOPEZ for a number with the “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancers KARINA SMIRNOFF, MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY and CHERYL BURKE.”
