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The Hollywood stars were out last night in full force as nearly 1000 actors, entertainment industry executives, film and television studios and supporters attended the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards Gala ceremony at the nearly sold-out Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Actors John Leguizamo, Edward James Olmos, Lupe Ontiveros, Eva La Rue and Cesar Millan, Leonor Varela, Carlos Mencia, Dania Ramirez and many more could be seen gracing the Gala’s Red Carpet as fans, media, and the general public flocked to the hotel’s lobby and ballrooms for a glimpse.

18 awards were presented in a diverse range of entertainment categories in addition to several Imagen Foundation legacy awards: Actor Tony Plana received the Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award; HBO’s In Treatment Producer/Director Rodrigo Garcia received the Creative Achievement Award; and Ligiah Villalobos, executive producer and writer of the feature film La Misma Luna, received the Foundation’s esteemed Norman Lear Writer’s Award.

“This year we saw a massive increase in both the quantity and quality of exceptional submissions across categories,” stated Helen Hernandez, Founder and President of The Imagen Foundation and creator of the pioneering Imagen Awards. “The A-list stars and luminaries this ceremony attracts each year from the world of Latino entertainment is truly reflective of the increased prevalence that we play in Hollywood, mainstream America, and throughout the world.”

The awards included presenters and coverage from LATV, the nation’s first bilingual entertainment/music network distributed via digital multicast, that will broadcast a one-hour special on their channel featuring Red Carpet arrivals and behind-the-scenes exclusives of nominated/winning Latinos from the 2008 Imagen Awards ceremony.

The Imagen Awards were established in 1985 to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos in the media. The awards strive to increase Latino representation at all levels of the industry by proving recognition to emerging and established Latinos in the entertainment industry.

The winners are:
Lifetime Achievement Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Tony Plana

Norman Lear Writer’s Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Ligiah Villalobos, “La Misma Luna”

Creative Achievement Award (Foundation Legacy Award): Rodrigo Garcia

Film-Best Picture: “La Misma Luna”

Film Best Actor: Adrian Alonso, “La Misma Luna”

Film Best Actress: Kate del Castillo, “La Misma Luna”

Film Best Supporting Actress: Leonor Varela, “Where God Left His Shoes”

Film Best Supporting Actor: Eungene Durbez, “La Misma Luna”

Film Best Director: Patricia Riggen, “La Misma Luna”

Film Best Theatrical Short or Student Film: “A Day at the Theatre”

TV Best Documentary: “Brown is the New Green”

TV Best Primetime Program: “Ugly Betty”

TV Best Actor: Carlos Mencia, “Mind of Mencia”

TV Best Actress: Christina Milian, “Snowglobe”

TV Best Supporting Actor: Tony Plana, “Ugly Betty”

TV Best Supporting Actress: Dania Ramirez, “Heroes”

TV Best Variety or Reality Show: “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”

TV Best Children’s Programming: “Go, Diego, Go”

TV Best Local Informational Programming: “Fox 11 News: Alter the Melee”

TV Best National Informational Programming: “Nick News With Linda Ellerbee Presents I’m American! They’re Not!”

TV Best On Air Advertising: “MTV3 Tu Pride”"

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.

Alma Awards Website

MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES

Outstanding Performance of a Lead Latino/Latina Cast in a Motion Picture

• Bella
• El Cantante
• Illegal Tender
• Love in the Time of Cholera
• Tortilla Heaven

Special Achievement - Outstanding Spanish Language Motion Picture

• La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon)

TELEVISION CATEGORIES

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF A LATINO/LATINA-LED ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES

• Ugly Betty (ABC)

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Enrique Murciano – Without A Trace (CBS)
• Edward James Olmos – Battlestar Galactica (Sci Fi Channel)
• Danny Pino – Cold Case (CBS)
• James Roday – Psych (USA)
• Adam Rodriguez – CSI: Miami (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Ricardo Chavira – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
• Jorge Garcia – Lost (ABC)
• Benito Martinez – The Shield (FX Network)
• Amaury Nolasco – Prison Break (FOX)
• Miguel Sandoval – Medium (NBC)

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Valerie Cruz – The Dresden Files (Sci Fi Channel)
• Cote de Pablo – NCIS (CBS)
• Lana Parrilla – Swingtown (CBS)
• Sara Ramirez – Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
• Roselyn Sanchez – Without A Trace (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Alana De La Garza – Law & Order (NBC)
• Marisol Nichols – 24 (FOX)
• Paula Garces, The Shield (FX Network)
• Julie Gonzalo – Eli Stone (ABC)
• Dania Ramirez – Heroes (NBC)
• Lauren Velez – Dexter (Showtime)

OUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES

• Jake T. Austin – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Joshua Gomez – Chuck (NBC)
• Carlos Mencia – Mind of Mencia (Comedy Central)
• Oscar Nuñez – The Office (NBC)
• Johnny A. Sanchez – MADtv (FOX)
• Charlie Sheen – Two and A Half Men (CBS)

OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES

• Maria Canals-Barrera – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Selena Gomez – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Anjelah Johnson – MADtv (FOX)
• Judy Reyes – Scrubs (NBC)
• Nadine Velasquez – My Name Is Earl (NBC)
• Persia White – Girlfriends (The CW)

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SPECIAL

• “Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced” (Comedy Central)
• “George Lopez: America’s Mexican” (HBO)
• “Hick-Spanic” (Showtime)
• “The Original Latin Divas of Comedy” (Showtime)
• “The Payaso Comedy Slam” (Showtime)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A TELEVISION SERIES

• Norberto Barba – Law and Order: Criminal Intent, “Depths” (NBC)
• Rodrigo Garcia – In Treatment, “Paul and Gina, Week One” (HBO)
• Linda Mendoza – Ugly Betty, “Betty’s Baby Bump” (ABC)
• Miguel Sandoval – Medium, “Aftertaste” (NBC)
• Jay Torres – Desperate Housewives, “Distant Past” (ABC)

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT – OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A MADE FOR TV MOVIE

• Kenny Ortega – “High School Musical II” – Disney Channel

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A TELEVISION SERIES

• Mick Betancourt – Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, “Fight” (NBC )
• Silvio Horta – Ugly Betty, “Jump”(ABC)
• Gloria Calderon Kellet – How I Met Your Mother,
• “How I Met Everyone Else” (CBS)
• Jose Molina – Without A Trace, “Without You” (CBS)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• Maurice Bernard – General Hospital (ABC)
• Kamar de los Reyes – One Life to Live (ABC)
• David Fumero – One Life to Live (ABC)
• Galen Gering – Passions (NBC)
• Jessica Leccia – Guiding Light (CBS)
• Eva Tamargo – Passions (NBC)

This summer, Latino artists, comedians and entertainers are in the spotlight in the country’s top travel destination: Las Vegas. Visitors from around the world are flocking to the Strip at the height of travel season to see award-winning musical talents such as Juanes, Ozomatli and Camila, as well as comedians like Carlos Mencia and George Lopez. In a city already known for world-class entertainment, these Latino acts are drawing sellout crowds.

Recently, Carlos Mencia, the Honduran-born host of Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” showcased his comedy at Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort; while Juanes, a three-time Latin Grammy-winning Colombian artist was at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Ozomatli, the Grammy-winning Latin fusion band, performed poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; Camila, the hit Mexican band, prepares for their live performance at The Joint (also at the Hard Rock) on June 20. The Grammy-nominated Mexican trio’s third single, Todo Cambió, recently reached the #1 spot of Mexico’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Strip is already preparing for Mexican Independence Day. Already lined up for the weekend, September 12-15, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is Luis Miguel. Leading Latin Pop Star Alejandro Fernández brings his new tour “VIENTO A FAVOR” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Monday, Sept. 15. Tickets for Fernández are on sale now, while Miguel’s are on sale June 7.

Packing an entire summer’s worth of fun into one trip has never been easier than in fabulous Las Vegas. Whether it’s the hottest new headliner, a chic restaurant opening or a VIP event at a trendy nightclub, there is always something exciting happening in Vegas.

There’s a good reason why Las Vegas is called the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The biggest shows and brightest stars are within walking distance on the famed Strip. Elton John, Bette Midler and Cher have taken over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, while Barry Manilow performs at the Las Vegas Hilton. The curtain rises on Mamma Mia! at Mandalay Bay and Jersey Boys at The Palazzo, while five different Cirque du Soleil shows entice guests to enjoy a different world. Beginning in September, Cirque du Soleil will add another show to the Strip with Criss Angel’s Believe. Tickets are available now.

Las Vegas has redefined the culinary and wine experience by offering world-class restaurants, more Master Sommeliers than any other city in the world, more wine sold per capita than in any other destination and the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs including Guatemalan native Eduardo Perez, who command their own fan base of fine diners and culinary enthusiasts. Perez worked his way up within the renowned Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group family, and is now the executive chef of Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay.

As the dining scene evolves in Las Vegas, new restaurants continue to open nearly every month, providing unique experiences for repeat visitors. Some of the many new restaurants include: Mario Batali’s first steakhouse Carnevino and fiery Brazilian SUSHISAMBA in The Palazzo, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace, DJT in Trump International Hotel and Tower, RUB BBQ inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Kerry Simon’s Simon at Palms Place and Hard Rock Hotel’s AGO. Stephen Hanson and B.R. Guest opened Dos Caminos Las Vegas, at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, the first outside of New York City.

Enter any casino resort and discover amazing shopping opportunities around every corner. From Manolo and Jimmy Choo to Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, more than 700 different retail outlets and 11 million square feet of shopping fill the destination. One-of-a-kind shopping venues include Wynn Esplanade, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Mandalay Place, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Via Bellagio, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, Town Square and The Shoppes at Palazzo. For those looking to really indulge, The Strip is home to the Penske/Wynn Ferrari-Maserati dealership, as well as Lamborghini Las Vegas in The Palazzo.

For even more reasons to get to Vegas right now, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com

ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 136,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.VisitLasVegas.com .”*

Bud Light and the Anheuser-Busch family of distributors are joining to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Calle Ocho through a retail promotion benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana’s Scholarship Fund. The promotion runs through March 16, the day of the Calle Ocho Festival.

Bud Light and the Anheuser-Busch distributors of South Florida are donating 25 cents per case for every Budweiser, Bud Light and Budweiser Select 18-pack of bottles and cans sold at Sedano’s Supermarkets throughout South Florida. The money will go to the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana Scholarship Fund to help support Hispanic higher education in South Florida.

“Calle Ocho began in 1978 as a block party to celebrate the Cuban culture in Miami and has become a global festival that attracts hundreds of thousands to South Florida and makes a difference in the community,” said Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, president of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. “Anheuser-Busch was one of our first sponsors, and their support is one of the reasons Calle Ocho has grown into the event it is today.”

Since the beginning of the festival, Anheuser-Busch has brought top Latino musicians to Calle Ocho, making its Musical Super Site one of the festival’s most popular attractions. Artists such as Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Hector Lavoe and El Gran Combo have appeared on the stage. This year, the Bud Light Musical Super Site will be located between S.W. 23rd Avenue and S.W. 24th Avenue at S.W. Eighth Street, and entertainment will begin at noon on March 16. The 2008 lineup features Grammy winning Cuban singer and composer Albita Rodriguez, Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award-nominated singer La India and Venezuelan salsa musician Oscar D’ Leon. The concerts will be free and open to the public.

“For generations, Anheuser-Busch has been active in the Latino community as part of our tradition of giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Paco Bendaña, director of community relations, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “We’re proud to partner with the Kiwanis of Little Havana to support higher education and celebrate Latino culture through Calle Ocho.”

To celebrate Calle Ocho’s 30-year anniversary, Anheuser-Busch also sponsored the documentary “Calle Ocho – 30 Years and Counting.” The documentary will air as a television special on PBS in South Florida in April and nationally during Hispanic Heritage Month in October. The documentary showcases Calle Ocho through the decades with historical photos and news clips of the eras.

“We’re pleased to partner with Anheuser-Busch to support a great festival and a very important cause. The Kiwanis club of Little Havana has provided educational opportunities to so many South Florida students over the years through their Scholarship Foundation, and we’re please to share in that success by participating in this promotion.” said Javier Herran, director of marketing, Sedano’s Supermarkets.

Anheuser-Busch’s support of the Latino community dates back more than a century. The company supports approximately 400 community-based, local and national Latino organizations with contributions totaling nearly $52 million during the past two decades. Anheuser-Busch also currently sponsors the Mexican National Soccer Team and Chivas Soccer as well as top entertainers like Carlos Mencia. Anheuser-Busch’s efforts in the Latino community focus on values such as education, leadership development, economic empowerment, public advocacy and arts and culture. As a result, the company has the No. 1 and No. 2 beer brands in the Latino market — Bud Light and Budweiser. To learn more about these efforts, please visit www.Latinobud.com. “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

He’s baaaaaack!!! Did you think — even for one second — he wouldn’t be? Gifted Hispanic comedian Carlos Mencia is poised again to steal the year’s really big ad show in a new commercial brewery giant Anheuser-Busch is prepping for the Super Bowl of Advertising on Feb. 3.

Per Bob Lachky, A-B’s executive vice president of global industry & creative development, final decisions about which of some 20-plus possible spots will make the brewery’s always anticipated Super Bowl lineup may not be made until three days before the big game. But the new Mencia piece is sure to be in the mix of six 30-second spots and one 60-second execution. We were given a sneak peek at a number of ads under consideration.”*

*From: http://www.suntimes.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Grupo Gallegos won Best of Show at the 9th Annual Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards presented in cooperation with the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) Friday evening in New York. The Long Beach, California-based Hispanic agency was the biggest winner of the evening picking up five other awards for Comcast (a TV Gold, two TV Silvers, a Radio Silver, and a Multimedia Bronze), as well as Gold and Silver TV awards for Energizer batteries and the California Milk Processor Board.

The Best of Show winning spot, titled “Ketchup,” pitches a Comcast Triple Play package for broadband, phone and cable service positioned as so attractively priced that your wallet is grateful. In the spot, the grateful wallet makes a bizarre leap off the table to shield its owner from flying ketchup. “The judges picked a Best of Show that showed that price promotions, which usually aren’t very creative, can be winners if they are based on a clever idea,” said Laurel Wentz, Advertising Age’s international and multicultural editor.

This year’s competition drew a record number of entries, 718, evaluated in the following categories: television, radio, magazine, newspaper, out-of- home, multimedia, nontraditional/guerrilla marketing, interactive and direct marketing. Two new categories were added this year, Bicultural and English- speaking Hispanics to reflect the growth of marketing efforts toward English- speaking Hispanics as well as the Spanish-dominant. The new Beyond Hispanic category recognizes that Hispanic agencies are increasingly being tapped by marketers to do broader multicultural efforts or general market work, such as the LatinWorks spot starring Carlos Mencia for Anheuser-Busch’s Bud Light, which debuted on the Super Bowl this year.

“We continue to raise the bar in creative excellence,” said Jackie Bird, AHAA chairwoman and president of WingLatino. “The quality of our work just keeps getting better and better as exemplified by the amazing work showcased during the ceremony. We are breaking barriers and using traditional advertising in interesting ways to connect with the multi-dimensional Hispanic consumer. We are demonstrating that we aren’t creating great Hispanic advertising, we are creating great advertising that just happens to target Hispanic consumers.”

The panel of judges was chaired by Aldo Quevedo, president and chief creative officer of Dieste, Harmel & Partners. The jury was composed of four creative talents: Quevedo; Juan Oubina, creative director, Grupo Gallegos; Andres Ordonez, VP-creative director, Zubi Advertising; and Paco Olavarrieta, creative consultant, and three senior marketers Graciela Eleta de Cacho, VP- multicultural development organization for North America, Procter & Gamble Co.; Isaac Mizrahi, director-multicultural marketing, Sprint; and Daniel Villarroel, director-multiethnic marketing, Maybelline New York and Garnier.

For the first time, a separate jury judged the fast-growing interactive category and included judges Rick Marroquin, CMO, Batanga; Fernanda Romano, executive creative director, Lowe Worldwide; Priscila Aviles Jamison, senior director, ethnic brands-creative, McDonald’s/U.S. marketing.

The awards show followed AHAA’s fall conference and was organized by Dieste, Harmel & Partners. The gala featured the El Dí­a de Los Muertos theme from the conference and was co-hosted by actors Manny Perez and Genesis Rodriguez.

A special report on the Hispanic winners is featured on AdAge.com and the winning work can be viewed in the November 5th issue of Advertising Age.

The complete list of Ad Age’s 2007 Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards winners follows.

TELEVISION GOLD — Entertainment/Media: Comcast Triple Play “Ketchup”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Grocery Products: Energizer e2 Lithium “Immortal,” Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Calif. Milk Processor Board “Ley de Gravedad”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Calif. Milk Processor Board “Suenos” “Risas” “Ley de Gravedad” campaign, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA SILVER — Alcoholic beverages: Heineken “Lluvia,” The Vidal Partnership, New York — Automotive: Volkswagen “Confrontation,” Creative on Demand, Miami — Entertainment/Media: Comcast Triple Play “Pedro” Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Entertainment/Media: Comcast Triple Play “Ladron”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Grocery Products: Clorox-Glad Force Flex Trash Bags “Trash Tamer”, Dieste Harmel & Partners, Dallas — Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Pepsi-Sierra Mist “Cash Register”, Dieste Harmel & Partners, Dallas — Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Calif. Milk Processor Board “Suenos”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Technology/Communications: Sprint “Silencio”, The Vidal Partnership, New York — Travel: Continental Airlines “Taller”, Bromley Communications, San Antonio, TX BRONZE — Automotive: Volkswagen “Kung Fu” “Timbales” campaign, Creative on Demand, Miami — Entertainment/Media: MTV “Calle,” La Comunidad, Miami — Grocery Products: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes “Hide and Seek”, Dieste, Harmel & Partners, Dallas — Technology/Communications: Sprint “Todo Sobre Mi Familia”, The Vidal Partnership, New York — Travel: Continental Airlines “Espanol” campaign, Bromley Communications, San Antonio, TX TV (PUERTO RICO) SILVER — Retail/Fast Food: Radio Shack-Memory Card “Gobernadores”, Draftfcb, San Juan, PR BRONZE — Grocery Products: Unilever-Ragu “Hindu”, JWT San Juan — Public Service: Alzheimer’s Foundation “Polaroid”, BBDO Puerto Rico RADIO SILVER — Comcast Cable Latino “Media Naranja”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA BRONZE — Tecate “Virus Estornudo”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA — Comcast Cable Latino “Diga”, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA NONTRADITIONAL/GUERRILLA MARKETING SILVER — Personal Music “Paisa”, Alma DDB, Miami BRONZE — Personal Music “Directions” campaign, Alma DDB, Miami — Personal Music “Voice Over” Alma DDB, Miami NONTRADITIONAL/GUERRILLA MARKETING (PUERTO RICO) GOLD — Amnistia Internacional “La Casa del Horror”, JWT San Juan SILVER — Toyota Yaris “Manijas”, Badillo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, San Juan MULTIMEDIA/INTEGRATED BRONZE — Comcast Triple Play “Mosca”"Ketchup”"Ladron” campaign, Grupo Gallegos, Long Beach, CA NEWSPAPER GOLD — Procter & Gamble-Tide “Stains Attack: French Fry, Jam, Soup”, Conill NEWSPAPER (Puerto Rico) BRONZE — Amnistia Internacional “John Wayne Gacy”"Ted Bundy” “Pee Wee Gaskins” campaign, JWT San Juan OUT OF HOME SILVER — Procter & Gamble-Tide “Messy Things: Coffee, Ketchup, Wine”campaign, Conill OUT OF HOME (Puerto Rico) GOLD — Verizon Wireless “Llamadas Interrumpidas: Mucho, Busca, Conmigo” campaign, Badillo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, San Juan MAGAZINE BRONZE — Clorox-Pine Sol “Sniff”, Dieste Harmel & Partners, Dallas MAGAZINE (Puerto Rico) SILVER: — PR Alzheimer’s Foundation “Forgotten Animals: Fish, Cage” campaign, BBDO PR BRONZE: — Toyota FJ Cruiser “Laberinto”, Badillo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, San Juan BEYOND HISPANIC GOLD: — Anheuser-Busch Bud Light “Class,” LatinWorks, Austin, TX SILVER: — Chicago Latino Film Festival “Cowboys,” Lapiz, Chicago — Katrina Foundation “Bin Laden”, La Comunidad, Miami BRONZE: — Xtra Pine “The Cleaning Hunk” Ole, New York — 1-2-3 Divorce “I don’t” “Leave the Bride” “Why Wait”, Dieste Harmel & Partners — Katrina Foundation “Picture in Picture” campaign, La Comunidad, Miami BICULTURAL/ENGLISH-SPEAKING HISPANICS (No Gold) SILVER: — Mun2 “Fences, Dream, Quiz Show” campaign, La Comunidad, Miami — Mun2 “Snoop Dogg Knows Best” campaign (1st 3 spots only), Mun2 BRONZE: — Toyota Motor Sales “Mundoyaris”, Conill, Los Angeles — [view at www.conill-ideas.com/mundoyarisdemoespanol] — Mun2 “Hotline Weird Callers” campaign, Mun2 INTERACTIVE: INTERACTIVE/WEB SITE GOLD: — McDonald’s “LoMcximo,” Alma DDB, Miami (View at www.iclatinamerica.com/app/lomcximo) SILVER: — Toyota Motor Sales’ “Yaris Music Lab,” Conill (View at conill-ideas.com/musiclabespanol) INTERACTIVE/BRANDING SILVER: — Art Basel Invitation, La Comunidad, Miami (View at www.lacomu.com/artbasel) BRONZE: — Sprint “Sprint Center”, The Vidal Partnership, New York (View at mediakit.adage.com/hispanicawards/vidal/sprint.html) INTERACTIVE/ONLINE AD BRONZE: — Hyundai “Respect,” Alma DDB, Miami (View at www.iclatinamerica.com/app/respect) DIRECT MARKETING GOLD: — Verizon FIOS campaign, La Agencia de Orci, Los Angeles BRONZE: — American Honda Motor, “Guataburger”, “Bersache”, “SiGuerld” campaign, La Agencia de Orci, Los Angeles About AdAge:

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About AHAA:

The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) is the national organization of firms that specialize in marketing to the nation’s 46 million Hispanic consumers: the most rapidly growing segment of the American population. AHAA promotes the strength of the Hispanic marketing and advertising industry to the private and public sectors. AHAA agencies offer a unique blend of cultural understanding, market intelligence, proven experience and professionalism that deliver Hispanic market success for clients. AHAA agencies help organizations gain market share, increase revenue and grow profits by building the bridges and delivering the messages to reach America’s Hispanic consumers, who together have an estimated buying power of more than $930 billion. Visit www.ahaa.org/ for more information. “*

“I’m a huge fan of both stand-up and sketch comedy—well, comedy in general. In a life filled with stress, bills, work and constant images of war, poverty and a world in peril, sometimes it seems that all we have is our sense of humor. I’m a firm believer that laughter is the best medicine. It’s always worked for me. My lifelong appreciation for the extremely difficult art of comedy began around the age of seven, when my dad used to allow me to stay up late and watch the very first “Not Ready for Prime-Time Players” take the airways hostage on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Since Belushi, Murray, Ackroyd and company first poked fun at presidents and celebrities alike in front of a live audience some 30 years ago, sketch comedy shows (including SNL) have become mainstays on both network and cable TV, providing a lighter perspective on our not-so-funny world.

A few years back, popular comedian Dave Chappelle combined his stand-up skills with sketches based on his act on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show, which became an instant International hit. Shortly thereafter, the cable network for comedy groupies approached an edgy Hispanic comedian popular on the stand-up circuit, Carlos Mencia, about doing a show similar in format to Chappelle’s. The timing couldn’t have been better. The new show, Mind of Mencia debuted in the wake of Chappelle’s turbulent departure, paving the way for a new king of sketch comedy. Now in its third season, Mind of Mencia is one of Comedy Central’s top rated programs, falling just behind South Park.

I caught up with Carlos Mencia by phone before his stand-up tour, which makes a stop in St. Louis on Thurs., Oct. 25 at the Fox Theater. He was easy and delightful to talk to—evidence of why his show relates to so many people. We chatted about his family life growing up in East L.A. and his thoughts on comedy and his stellar career.”*

“There’s nobody Carlos Mencia won’t skewer. Black, white. Hispanic, Anglo. Gay, Christian, Muslim. His hit Comedy Central show, “Mind of Mencia,” slams them all.

So it’s no surprise that the Honduran-American comedian raised in an East L.A. housing project is sitting here joking about why Hispanics (actually, he prefers the term Beaners), are sometimes compelled to choose the most Anglo-sounding repairman in the phone book.”

“The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced details of its 2007 Public Policy Conference, part of its 30th Anniversary Hispanic Heritage Month events. Hispanic Members of Congress and prominent Latino experts and national leaders will participate in more than 30 separate events taking place on September 30 - October 3, 2007, at the Washington DC, Convention Center, under the theme Hispanic America: A Legacy of Honor.

“This year we honor the accomplishments and contributions of Latinos to the fabric of our nation,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), CHCI Chairman. “Latinos have a rich history in this country and America’s future legacy will be greatly affected by the success and achievements of the growing Latino community.”

Members of Congress will lead discussions on various issues of importance to Latinos, including summits and plenary sessions on education, business, civil rights, health, housing, immigration, labor and technology. The following is the Summit schedule:

Monday, October 1, 2007 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Banking & Finance - Cong. Loretta Sanchez (CA)
Corporate America - Cong. Joe Baca (CA)
Education A - Cong. Ruben Hinojosa (TX)
Health A - Cong. Hilda Solis (CA)
Mental Health - Cong. Grace Napolitano (CA)
Workforce - Cong. Ed Pastor (AZ)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Civil Rights - Cong. Charles Gonzalez (TX)
Econ. Dev. & Housing - Cong. Albio Sires (NJ)
Education B - Cong. Ruben Hinojosa (TX)
International Relations - Cong. Henry Cuellar (TX)
Technology - Cong. Joe Baca (CA)
Veterans - Cong. Ciro Rodriguez (TX)

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (NJ) and Ken Salazar (CO) headline the Opening Lunch on October 1. Other key events that day include a Labor Breakfast honoring Linda Chavez-Thompson, the Opening Plenary honoring Latina women in Congress, and a General Session on education with Cong. Baca and Hinojosa. Monday evening features a special performance by the East LA Classic Theater.

Tuesday’s highlights include the Closing Plenary on immigration with Cong. Luis Gutierrez (IL), a Salute to Veterans with Cong. Solomon Ortiz (TX) Silvestre Reyes (TX), John Salazar (CO) and others, and the Latina Leaders Celebration with Cong. Hilda Solis and honoring several prominent Latinas, including America Ferrera of ABC’s hit series Ugly Betty and Gloria Molina, LA County Supervisor.

CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events also include Reyes of Comedy night, featuring Carlos Mencia on Tuesday evening, and the Presidential Candidates Forum and 30th Annual Gala on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.

The 2007 Public Policy Conference is proudly hosted by Citigroup and benefits CHCI’s nationally recognized youth leadership development programs. For a complete agenda and more information, please go to www.chci.org, or call 202-543-1771.
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“The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced Carlos Mencia and Cheech Marin will appear at its annual Reyes of Comedy Night at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2007. The Reyes of Comedy Night is part of CHCI’s 30th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month events, paying tribute to the contributions of Latinos and raising funds for its nationally recognized leadership development programs.

Carlos Mencia, host of Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia, headlines a bill that includes legendary Latino comic and actor Cheech Marin as the host. Also appearing are Alex Reymundo of the Latin Kings of Comedy tour, Lisa Alvarado of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and Kiki Melendez, creator of the “Hot Tamales Live” all-female variety show.

“The Reyes of Comedy Night features the best Latino talent from around the nation and is a highlight of CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month events every year,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President and CEO. “Since 1978, CHCI has helped develop the next generation of Latino leaders and Reyes of Comedy Night supports that mission.”

Produced by Si TV and Anheuser-Busch, Reyes of Comedy Night is one of three CHCI events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. CHCI’s 2007 Public Policy Conference and 30th Annual Gala will be held at the Washington, DC, Convention Center from October 1-3, 2007.

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit leaders and corporate executives. For information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit www.chci.org/.

About Si TV

Si TV is the first English-language, Latino-themed network. Connecting with 18-34 year-old viewers, Si TV’s 60% original programming slate features hip and culturally-relevant shows including the latest in entertainment, music, lifestyle, comedy and independent films. The network launched in February 2004 and is available nationwide on Dish Network and in 13 million homes across the country on Cox, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon, among others. For more information on Si TV, please visit www.sitv.com/. “

“The almost sell-out crowd was in hysterics over Carlos Mencia’s ribald and politically incorrect take on illegal immigration, race relations and Mexican wrestlers Friday night at the Jefferson Theatre.

The family-friendly format of this publication, though, makes it difficult to go into much more detail about what transpired on stage, other than to say that his material was hilarious, but not for the weak of intellect.”

“MTV Tr3s is going all out to celebrate the first year anniversary of its signature show “Mi TRL,” lining up superstars Alejandro Fernandez, RBD and Panda for live performances and taking the show on the road. Hosted by VJ Carlos Santos, “Mi TRL” will broadcast from California Plaza in Los Angeles on September 13th and 20th at 4:30 PM and will also feature some of the biggest names making their mark in Hollywood including Jimmy Smits, Carlos Mencia, Eddie Matos, Kat VON D and others. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will also be on hand to present MTV Tr3s a key to the City.

“Young Latinos across the country have made “Mi TRL’ their favorite video countdown show since we launched a year ago and want to thank our audience for their tremendous support,” said Lily Neumeyer, Vice President of Programming and Production for MTV Tr3s. “We are thrilled to broadcast from Los Angeles, the number-one Latino market, and look forward to other opportunities to bring “Mi TRL’ closer to its fans.”

Since its debut show in Times Square with Nelly Furtado and Calle 13 in September 2006, “Mi TRL” has offered a high-profile platform for both established and emerging artists seeking to connect with young Latinos. Among the many artists who have appeared on “Mi TRL” are Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Alejandro Sanz, Beyoncé, Daddy Yankee, and Maná plus celebrities like Jessica Alba, America Ferrara, Adam Sandler, George Lopez, Eva Mendes and more. “Mi TRL” has also welcomed young Latino artists such as Kat de Luna, Jesse & Joy, Gustavo Laureano, Down AKA Kilo, Prima J and Pacha Massive, who are all launching their music careers.

The September 13th episode of “Mi TRL” will feature live performances by Mexican heartthrob Alejandro Fernandez and Mexican rock band Panda, guest appearances by comedian Carlos Mencia, tattoo artist Kat Von D and an “El Grito” contest in honor of Mexican Independence Day.

On September 20th, “Mi TRL” welcomes Latin pop sensation RBD and special guests Jimmy Smits and Eddie Matos from “Cane,” and Eva La Rue and Adam Rodriguez from “CSI: Miami.”

In addition to a weekly video countdown voted on by MTV Tr3s viewers, “Mi TRL” features lives performances, artists interviews and news reports on the latest from the music world. “Mi TRL” host Carlos Santos has developed a reputation for engaging artists and his audience with his quick wit and deep understanding of the music young Latinos want to listen to. Carlos was born and raised in Puerto Rico against the background of the emerging sound of reggaeton. His passion for music was developed as he listened to a wide mix of Latino and American music on radio and on MTV as he was growing up. When he later moved to California, he became enthralled with the Rock en Español movement and the Indie scene of Los Angeles. In addition, Carlos is a talented actor, TV host and comedian.

MTV Tr3s is the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture. “

“Distinguished event sells out at Walt Disney Concert Hall with special awards for Disney-ABC Television Group, America Ferrera, Walter Ulloa and Cynthia Cidre

Winners in 19 Categories for film and television announced

Los Angeles, CA–(HISPANIC PR WIRE - BUSINESS WIRE)–July 30, 2007–More than 2,000 actors, entertainment industry executives, film and television studios and supporters including actors America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama, Jimmy Smits, Carlos Mencia, Kelly Monaco, Hector Elizondo, Tony Plana, Judy Reyes, Constance Marie, Jesse Garcia attended the 22nd Annual Imagen Awards Gala debut tonight at the sold out Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Nineteen awards were presented in categories including film and television, plus The Imagen Foundation presented four additional awards including the President’s Award to Disney-ABC Television Group with an acceptance by Anne Sweeney, Co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney-ABC Television Group; the Lifetime Achievement Award to Walter Ulloa, Chairman & CEO, Entravision; the Creative Achievement Award to America Ferrera, star of ABC’s Ugly Betty; and the Norman Lear Writer’s Award to Cynthia Cidre, writer of Cane, an upcoming CBS Latino-cast series.

The Imagen Awards were established in 1985 to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media and to increase Latino representation at all levels of the entertainment industry.

Talent at the 22nd Annual Imagen Awards (In Alphabetical Order):

Jake T. Austin, Nominee, (Best Actor, TV, Go, Diego, GO!) Kuno Becker, Nominee, (Best Actor, Film, GOAL) Hector Luis Bustamante, Presenter, (THE SHIELD) Nestor Carbonell, Presenter, (CANE) Ricardo Antonio Chivira, Presenter, (DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES) Maria Costa, Presenter Kat De Luna, Performer Yasmin Deliz, Presenter, (VIVO) Laura Diaz, Presenter, (CBS 2 NEWS) Sandra Echeverria, Presenter, (MARINA) Hector Elizondo, Presenter, (CANE) America Ferrera, Honoree, (UGLY BETTY) Aimee Garcia, Nominee, (Supporting Actress, TV, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW) Jesse Garcia, Nominee, (Best Actor, Film, QUINCEANERA) Chalo Gonzalez, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actor, Film, QUINCEANERA) Kathleen Herles, Nominee, (Best Actress, TV, DORA THE EXPLORER) Dalia Hernandez, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actress, Film, APOCALYPTO) Eva La Rue, Nominee, (Supporting Actress, TV, CSI: MIAMI) T. Lopez, Presenter, (THE DROP) Constance Marie, Nominee, (Best Actress, TV, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW) Erika Martin, Presenter, (STYLE NETWORK) Eddie Matos, Presenter (CANE) Carlos Mencia, Nominee, (Best Actor, TV, MIND OF MENCIA) Eva Menez, Nominee, (Best Actress, Film, GHOST RIDER) Kelly Monaco, Presenter, (GENERAL HOSPITAL) Amaury Nolasco, Presenter, (PRISON BREAK) Lupe Ontiveros, Presenter Ana Ortiz, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actress, TV, UGLY BETTY) Valerie Ortiz, Guest, (South of Nowhere) J.D. Pardo, Nominee, (Best Actor, TV, A GIRL LIKE ME, THE GWEN ARUJO STORY) Tony Plana, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actor, Film, GOAL) Victoria Recano, Presenter, (THE INSIDER) Judy Reyes, Nominee, (Best Actress, TV, SCRUBS) Emily Rios, Nominee, (Best Actress, Film, QUINCEANERA) Diana Maria Riva, Presenter, (LIFETIME) Jelynn Rodriguez, Presenter, (THE DROP) Romeo, Presenter, (THE DROP) Jimmy Smits, Presenter, (CANE) Paola Turbay, Presenter, (CANE) Wilmer Valderrama, Nominee, (Best Actor, Film, FAST FOOD NATION) Jose Yenque, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actor, TV, BETWEEN) David Zayas, Nominee, (Best Supporting Actor, TV, DEXTER)

Sponsors of the 22nd Annual Imagen Awards include:

Premiere: Disney-ABC Television Group

Diamond: Hoy, L.A. Times Media Group, www.hoyinternet.com, National Graphics and Printing

Platinum: Variety, Lear Family Foundation

Gold: The Hollywood Reporter, CBS, ipressroom, Entravision Communications Corporation, Fox TelevisionStation Inc., LATV Networks, NBC Universal, T52 Telemundo, Paramount Vantage, Sony Pictures, Universal Money, KXLA Television-44, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Hennesy, Privilege, V.S.O.P.

Additional information regarding the Imagen Foundation and its awards program is available on its Web site: www.imagen.org, or by calling 626-836-6100.

22nd ANNUAL IMAGEN AWARDS WINNERS July 28, 2007:

– Film Best Picture: Pan’s Labyrinth
– Film Best Actor: Kuno Becker – Goal
– Film Best Actress: Ivana Baquero — Pan’s Labyrinth
– Film Best Supporting Actress: Dalia Hernandez — Apocalypto
– Film Best Supporting Actor: Gerardo Teracena — Apocalypto
– Film Best Director: Guillermo Del Toro — Pan’s Labyrinth
– Film Best Theatrical Short or Student Film: La Primavera Communion
– Film Best Theatrical Production: Macho Men & The Women Who Love Them
– TV and Film Best Documentary: Lalo Guerrero — The Original Chicano
– TV Best Primetime Program: Ugly Betty
– TV Best Actor: Miguel Ferrer — Crossing Jordan
– TV Best Actress: America Ferrera — Ugly Betty
– TV Best Supporting Actor: Jose Yenque — Between
– TV Best Supporting Actress: Ana Ortiz — Ugly Betty
– TV Best Variety or Reality Show: Dancing With The Stars
– TV Best Children’s Programming: Dora The Explorer
– TV Best Local Informational Programming: Life and Times
– TV Best National Informational Programming: Voces
– TV Best On Air Advertising: Splenda - Mama Yo Quiero New “

“Its time to cool down with red hot stand-up comedy Comedian Gabriel Iglesias rocks the mic with all-new hilarious jokes in his latest one-hour stand-up special. The World Television Premiere of “Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy” debuts on COMEDY CENTRAL Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 p.m.

From the Fox Theater in Bakersfield, California, learn what voice master Gabriel Iglesias does when he impersonates George Lopez in a strip club, Carlos Mencia on stage and large-breasted women at theme parks. Viewers will even discover the best way to get out of a speeding ticket and why “fluffy” men and Volkswagen Beetles never mix. Get ready for all-new caliente comedy in this all-new World Television Premiere special.

Iglesiass style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring his issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with his clean animated style of comedy has made him a big demand in all markets. In 2000, Iglesias won a Kids Choice Award for the Nickelodeon TV show “All That.” In 2004 and 2005, Iglesias was voted into the Top 25 comedians of COMEDY CENTRALs end-of-year “Stand-Up Showdown.” As one of the fastest rising stars in the recent boom of Latino comedians, Iglesias was also put on the map by the Galavision TV show, “Que Locos”. This highly successful television comedy hour quickly spawned a nationwide tour of sold- out performances across the country. The experience not only helped to develop Iglesiass loyal fan base, but also led him to additional film and television roles. He has guest-starred on ABCs “My Wife & Kids,” Showtimes “Resurrection Boulevard” and was involved in the WB pilot for “Deez Nuts”.”

” It was a close race and Carlos Mencia is going to reveal the winner of the “So You Think You Can Rant” contest on his groundbreaking COMEDY CENTRAL show “Mind of Mencia” on Sunday, July 22 at 10:00 p.m. Not only will Mencia announce and air the winning rant on his show, but the winning video will also be featured on the “Mind of Mencia” Web site and blog. The “So You Think You Can Rant” contest, which ran on the Web site from May 11-June 1, challenged Mencia viewers to go to comedycentral.com and submit videos of themselves performing their own 30-second rant — similar to Mencia’s trademark “Mencia Minute” rant videos that he posts on the site.

The contest was the perfect opportunity for viewers to share their thoughts on any subject and pay homage to the king of rants. Mencia announced the competition during the May 12 episode and again in the “Best of … ” episode on May 20. Even though the contest has ended, users can still submit their rants online, as well as watch the other rant videos. Submissions may be reviewed and posted at http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/mind_of_mencia/index.jhtml.

“Mind of Mencia” airs regularly Sundays at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL, with encore presentations of the show on Sundays at midnight.

This fall, Mencia will star opposite Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in “The Heartbreak Kid,” as Uncle Tito, the sarcastic and colorful manager of the hotel where Stiller’s character stays on his honeymoon with the woman he hastily married (Malin Akerman). The DreamWorks film, directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, is slated for release October 2007. Recently, Mencia’s DVD release “Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached” hit platinum status in sales. Last fall, Mencia completed the highly successful “The Punisher Tour,” a sold- out headlining stand-up tour of over 60 cities. The tour sold more than 270,000 tickets, making it the biggest tour of any Latino comedian to date.

Credits for “Mind of Mencia” include Carlos Mencia, Robert Morton and Brian Hartt as executive producers with Lee Kernis and Tim Sarkes from Brillstein Entertainment Partners serving as producers. Zoe Friedman is the executive in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.’s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL’s Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL’s press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 137 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

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“The Aim Tell-A-Vision Group, pioneering producers of English language, culturally relevant TV for U.S. born Latinos American Latinos, announced that the first annual American Latino TV Awards will debut in national broadcast syndication on stations in over 75 cities all over the U.S. The syndicated run kicks off this weekend in several cities including a primetime broadcast in the nations largest market New York on WWOR-My9 Sunday, July 22nd @ 7PM for more dates & times visit www.AmericanLatinoAwards.com.

The awards shows unique format generated over 26,000 online votes in just a few weeks as viewers voiced their opinions by voting for their favorite American Latino in six categories.

The nominees for each category include:

– FAVORITE AMERICAN LATINO ATHLETE Presented by McDonalds: Luis
Castillo NFL-San Diego Chargers, Mary Joe Fernandez Pioneering Tennis
Pro, Carlos Arroyo NBS-Orlando Magic, Ray Mendez Professional In-Line
Skater.
– FAVORITE AMERICAN LATINO FILMMAKER Presented by Volkswagen:
Guillermo del Toro “Hellboy,” “Pans Labyrinth”, Andy Garcia “Lost
City”, Alejandro Gonzales Innaritu “Babel,” “Amores Perros”, Rosie Perez
“Yo Soy Boricua”.
– FAVORITE AMERICAN LATINO ACTOR Presented by MyGrito.com: Gael Garcí
Bernal “Babel,” “Motorcycle Diaries”, America Ferrera “Ugly Betty,”
“Real Women Have Curves”, Judy Reyes “Scrubs”, Eva Longoria “Desperate
Housewives,” “The Sentinal”
– FAVORITE INDIE MUSICAL ARTISTS Presented by Saturn: Go Betty Go
Punk Pop, KHZ Heavy Rock, Pistolera Latin-Alt Folklorico, Tapon
Reggae in Spanish.
– FAVORITE AMERICAN LATINO COMEDIAN Presented by Budweiser Select:
George Lopez “The George Lopez Show”, Carlos Mencia “Mind of Mencia”,
Kiki Melendez “Hot Tamales” and Ruperto Vanderpool Stand Up Comedian.
– MOST INSPIRING AMERICAN LATINO Presented by U.S. Army: Francisco
Patio young inventor, Peggy Stamp interior designer, Hank Cervantes WW
II Pilot and Author, Sal Rojas Photographer and Entrepreneur.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the viral nature of the viewer voting, thanks to the nominees grassroots efforts and our loyal audience, who clearly want their voice represented in the media. The voting, advertiser and affiliates who gave the special excellent timeslots is encouraging and indicates a need for this type of format. Hopefully this is the first of many,” says Robert G. Rose, CEO & Executive Producer.”

“At the 22nd Annual Imagen Awards on Saturday, July 28 at 7 PM, The Imagen Foundation will bestow the President’s Award to Disney-ABC Television Group with an acceptance by Anne Sweeney, Co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney-ABC Television Group; the Lifetime Achievement Award to Walter Ulloa, Chairman & CEO, Entravision; the Creative Achievement Award to America Ferrara, star of ABC’s Ugly Betty; and the Norman Lear Writer’s Award to Cynthia Cidre, writer of Cane, an upcoming CBS Latino-cast series, it was announced this morning along with the 2007 nominees at The Television Academy ceremony, hosted by actors Constance Marie and Eddie Matos.

The Imagen Awards were established in 1985 to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media and to increase Latino representation at all levels of the entertainment industry.

“Our move to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in collaboration with The Music Center is a very ambitious one. It more than doubles the size of last year’s gala and reinforces the bridge between the Latino and entertainment communities,” stated Helen Hernandez, Founder of The Imagen Foundation and creator of the pioneering Imagen Awards, which annually draws A-list stars and luminaries from the world of Latino entertainment.

The move became a necessity to accommodate this year’s explosion of interest in every area from award submissions and talent involvement to attendance and sponsorship.

Hernandez stated, “The quality and level of our entries reflect the growing creativity and talent that the Latino community brings to the world of entertainment.”

Complete list of nominees, information on hosts and honorees available at www.imagen.org. and imagen.ipressroom.com. Nominees in 19 categories include:

FILM

BEST PICTURE

* Pan’s Labyrinth
* Goal! The Dream Begins
* Quinceañera
* Apocalypto
* Babel

BEST ACTOR

* Kuno Becker, Goal! The Dream Begins
* Jesse Garcia, Quinceañera.
* Wilmer Valderrama, Fast Food Nation

BEST ACTRESS

* Ivana Baquero, Pan’s Labyrinth
* Emily Rios, Quinceañera
* Eva Mendes, Ghost Rider

BEST DIRECTOR

* Guillermo Del Toro, Pan’s Labyrinth
* Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, Babel
* Kenny Ortega, The Cheetah Girls 2
* Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland, Quinceañera

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

* Dalia Hernandez, Apocalypto
* Adriana Barraza, Babel
* Miriam Colon, Goal! The Dream Begins

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

* Chalo Gonzalez, Quinceañera
* Gerardo Taracena, Apocalypto
* Gael Garcia Bernal, Babel
* Tony Plana, Goal! The Dream Begins

TELEVISION

BEST PRIMETIME PROGRAM

* Ugly Betty
* Angel Rodriguez
* Lost
* George Lopez

BEST ACTOR

* George Lopez, George Lopez
* Miguel Ferrer, Crossing Jordan
* Carlos Mencia, Mind of Mencia
* Jake T. Austin, Go, Diego, Go
* James Pardo, A Girl Like Me, The Gwen Araujo Story

BEST ACTRESS

* America Ferrera, Ugly Betty
* Kathleen Herles, Dora the Explorer
* Mercedes Ruehl, A Girl Like Me, The Gwen Araujo Story
* Judy Reyes, Scrubs
* Constance Marie, The George Lopez Show

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

* Lorenzo Lamas, The Bold and the Beautiful
* David Zayas, Dexter
* Benito Martinez, The Shield
* Jorge Yenque, Between
* Jorge Garcia, Lost

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

* Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy
* Aimee Garcia , The George Lopez Show
* Eva La Rue, CSI: Miami
* Alana de la Garza, Law & Order
* Ana Ortiz, Ugly Betty
* Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives

Event sponsors include: Disney-ABC, The Neilson Company, CBS, Fox Television Stations, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, iPressroom and Lear Family 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 or by calling 626/ 791-8140. “

“Just in time to liven up the dog days of summer, “Mind of Mencia” returns with eight new episodes and gives television audiences what they have been waiting for — Carlos Mencia’s unique point of view of the world! An all-new season of COMEDY CENTRAL’S hit series, “Mind of Mencia” premieres on Sunday, July 8 at 10:00 p.m.

Escape the heat by tuning into your favorite characters and skits from the “Mind of Mencia” such as Judge Carlos, Feature News, Stereotype Olympics, Beaners and Movies not to mention the Dee Dee Dee song. “Mind of Mencia” will also introduce some new friends into the fold with Carlos the Alien and Grand Theft D@#$%. Mencia presents his views with brutal honesty and unrelenting provocation through monologues, man-on-the-street interviews, commercial parodies and interaction with the studio audience.

Encore presentations of this season’s “Mind of Mencia” will air Sundays at Midnight. comedycentral.com will feature weekly exclusive video content, including Mencia’s rant segment, the “Mencia Minute.” The “Ask Carlos” Q&A returns to the site where Carlos can answer questions from bloggers and the studio audience as presented by his brother Joseph.

The Blog will continue featuring daily insider show information including behind-the-scenes stories and segments about the show and specific episodes. The blog and site now highlight the submitted videos from the So You Think You Can Rant contest which ended in June. The winning rant will air in the July 8th episode of the show. Users will still be able to submit their own video rants online which may be shown on the site and the blog. The site will launch a new game titled Mencia Madness II in early July and new mobile ring tones will also be available. The “Mind of Mencia” sitelet will contain weekly video clips from the show, a photo gallery and episodic information.

Currently, Mencia stars opposite Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in “The Heartbreak Kid,” a DreamWorks film directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, as Uncle Tito, the sarcastic and colorful manager of the hotel where Stiller’s character stays on his honeymoon with the woman he hastily married (Malin Akerman), slated for release October 2007. Last summer, Mencia completed the highly successful “The Punisher Tour,” a sold-out headlining stand-up tour of over 60 cities. The tour sold more than 270,000 tickets, making it the biggest tour of any Latino comedian to date.

Credits for “Mind of Mencia” include Carlos Mencia, Robert Morton (”Late Night with David Letterman”) and Brian Hartt as executive producers with Lee Kernis and Tim Sarkes from Brillstein-Grey Entertainment serving as producers. Zoe Friedman is the executive in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.’s MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL’s Internet address is www.comedycentral.com/. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL’s press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

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“Anheuser-Busch, Inc., in its continued support of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), recently sponsored a national concert tour featuring renowned entertainer and actor Chayanne. Proceeds from the concert benefited the HSF and will be used to provide college scholarships to Latino students nationwide.

“I am grateful for this opportunity to partner with Anheuser-Busch in raising funds for Latino students throughout the United States and Puerto Rico,” said Chayanne, the Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-nominated Latin singing sensation who has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. “We all need to do our part to support education and ensure a bright future for the next generation.”

In the past 25 years, Anheuser-Busch and its family of wholesalers have helped raise more than $23 million and award more than 18,000 college scholarships through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the nation’s largest Hispanic scholarship organization. Anheuser-Busch is one of the HSF’s largest corporate contributors and involves its distributors, retailers and consumers in fund-raising efforts.

“Anheuser-Busch has been a strong supporter of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund since our inception,” said Paul M. Ostergard, president and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “For the past 25 years, Anheuser-Busch has made a real commitment to the future of the Latino community through the HSF.”

In addition to underwriting the concert series, Anheuser-Busch donated one dollar ($1.00) per ticket sold to the Chayanne concerts in Miami, Los Angeles, San Jose, Houston and Chicago. The total Anheuser-Busch contribution amounted to more than $100,000 in donations to the HSF. Chayanne and Cardenas Marketing Network joined Anheuser-Busch’s fundraising efforts by matching the $1.00 contribution.

“For generations, Anheuser-Busch has been part of the Latino community, and supporting scholarship programs like the HSF has always been very important to us,” said Margarita Flores, senior director, Community Relations, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “There is nothing more critical to developing the next generation of Latino leaders than access to higher education.”

Founded in 1975, HSF’s vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its objective, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. HSF’s programs have reached more than 41,000 Latino students and parents last year providing valuable information on how to best plan and prepare for college.

Anheuser-Busch’s support of the Latino community dates back more than a century. The company supports approximately 400 community-based, local and national Latino organizations with contributions totaling nearly $52 million during the past two decades. Anheuser-