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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”"

MTV Tr3s programming and on-air advertising has received eight Imagen Foundation Awards for positive portrayals of young Latinos. The 23rd Annual Imagen Awards take place Thursday, August 21 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Nominated in the Best Variety or Reality Show category is “Mi TRL Awards,” an annual awards show that recognizes and honors the people and music that make “Mi TRL” the “must watch” show for U.S. Latinos and sends winners home with a shiny “Gallo” (rooster) trophy. The nominated show was packed with some of today’s hottest artists, such as RBD, Wisin y Yandel, Will Smith, Jessica Alba, Menudo, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Jaslene Gonzalez and Zuleyka Rivera performing, accepting and presenting awards, along with a surprise appearance by Diddy who opened the show to the delight of the fans who attended the awards show.

“Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s Immigration Forum,” a network special that gave voice to Latino youth who were ready to go beyond the politics and rhetoric of the immigration debate, was nominated for Best National Informational Programming. The historic, first-ever of its kind on network TV event, brought together artists such as Ana Ortiz, Calle 13’s Residente and Malverde; young people from Cal State L.A; and U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra to explore solutions to the immigration crisis and discuss its impact on their families, education and everyday lives. It was hosted by journalist Gustavo Arellano.

MTV Tr3s’ multiplatform music discovery initiative, “Descubre & Download” earned two nominations in the Best On-Air Advertising category for projects with newcomer Colby O’Donis and West-coast rapper Malverde.

Also earning nominations in Best On Air Advertising were three MTV Tr3s “Tu Pride” entries, “Sylvestre,” “Elan,” and “Ruben.” “Tu Pride” is a series of mini-documentaries about young Latinos growing up today with a mix of cultural influences.

“The entire MTV Tr3s familia is dedicated to the positive and uplifting portrayal of the U.S. Latino experience and we are humbled to be recognized with these nominations by the Imagen Foundation,” said Lucia Ballas-Traynor, Senior Vice President and General Manager, MTV Tr3s.

MTV Tr3s (mtvTr3s.com) is in 6.4 million Hispanic TV households and 34 million total TV households, making it 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, the MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture. “

The Imagen Foundation, in cooperation with Honorary Chair Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (D-CA), will host an event tomorrow night to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the contributions that Latinas have made in their communities. Rosa Rosales, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens along with six other extraordinary Latinas and Latina Magazine will be recognized for their leadership and work. They will be joined by a prestigious Honorary Committee including Congresswomen Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA).

“Rosa’s work has made a positive impact on the Latina community and is an inspiration to countless young people nationwide,” said Honorary Chair, Congresswoman Hilda Solis. “This dinner, being held at the Library of Congress, will give Latina leaders in business, government, media, and entertainment the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Rosa Rosales and the other distinguished honorees.”

President of The Imagen Foundation Helen Hernandez said, “The Imagen Foundation’s early mission to recognize and celebrate positive portrayals of Latinas in television and film has been expanded. This year’s honorees include Latinas from many different professional fields, all of whom are making positive contributions to our country’s overall social fabric.” Hernandez continued, “This event provides the Latina community with the chance to honor those who have made phenomenal progress in their professional careers, as well as teach young Latina women that they can truly make a difference.”

The League of United Latin American Citizens is the largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights organizations in the United States. As a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Rosa Rosales’ involvement with the organization spans over three decades. She now serves as national president and has also served as National Vice President for the Southwest. In 1994, she was reelected to a record-breaking fourth term and the second woman to serve four years as LULAC Texas State Director and was the first woman district director. Additionally, Ms. Rosales serves on the Board of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) and is passionate about her work in education. Her involvement in the community is underscored by her participation on numerous civic boards. She has received many honors and awards for her continued service to LULAC, including: American GI Forum Leadership Award, the LULAC Women of the Year Award and the Cesar Chavez March for Justice Award and the 100 Most Influential Hispanics.

The other honorees include Univision Television talk show host, Cristina Saralegui, former CNN reporter Maria Hinojosa, Latina Magazine, national health care advocate Gloria Rodriguez, environmental justice youth advocates from New York’s UPROSE Jennifer Casamayor, Crystal Castro, and Judith Cardenas.

The Nielsen Company is the presenting sponsor of the Latina Leaders-Celebrating Our Voices Dinner. Grifols, Inc. is the major sponsor of the evening, with several other corporations joining as sponsors including AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Arbitron and El Proyecto Del Barrio.

The Imagen Foundation, best known for its annual Imagen Awards which honors positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film, was established in 1985. Imagen provides access, education, and resources to Latinos in the industry and those looking for careers in entertainment. Imagen has expanded its Awards to include events that profile positive and successful Latino/as as a way to share with the nation their positive influence on society and insight into the U.S. Latino experience.”*

*From: http://www.lulac.org
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

“More than 60 individuals from creative and business executives as well as talent are being honored Monday, October 15 by The Imagen Foundation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. This inaugural event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills marked the final day of this month’s long national celebration. Honorees included: Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment; Belinda Menendez, President, NBC Universal International Television Distribution; Armando Nunez, Jr., President, CBS Paramount International Television; Oscar nominated film producer David Valdes; Actor Hector Elizondo; award winning Director/Choreographer Kenny Ortega; Actress Lupe Ontiveros; Cynthia Cidre, Creator of the CBS series “Cain”; Silvio Horta, Creator of ABC’s “Ugly Betty”; Oscar nominated writer Jose Rivera; NALA Films President Darlene Caamano Loquet; WGBH executive producer Joseph Tovares; and Christina Davis, Sr. Vice President Dramatic Development CBS.

“Latinos contribute to the world of entertainment in all facets of the industry, not just in Spanish language. We are presidents, creative executives, decision makers, and talent. What better time to celebrate our accomplishments than during Hispanic Heritage month,” said Helen Hernandez, President& Founder of The Imagen Foundation.

The Imagen Foundation, best know for its annual Imagen Awards which honors positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film, was established in 1985. Imagen serves as a bridge between the Latino community and the entertainment industry to provide, access, education, and resources to Latinos in the industry and those looking for careers in entertainment.”*

“For the second consecutive year, Siempre Mujer, the Spanish-language lifestyle and service magazine for women, honors “Always Inspiring” Hispanic women in its signature “Siempre Inspiran” feature in the October/November issue. The women – including Carolina Herrera, Adamari López, Candela Ferro, Angélica Vale and Cristina Pérez – were chosen for their hands-on commitment to important causes relevant to the Hispanic community.

Senator Hillary Clinton opens the feature with an introduction that addresses the power of women. She references her groundbreaking “Women’s Rights are Human Rights” speech in Beijing and challenges Siempre Mujer’s readers to become leaders – in their families, their workplaces and their communities. The October/November issue of Siempre Mujer hits newsstands on September 27th.

Siempre Mujer will celebrate this year’s “Siempre Inspiran” honorees at a cocktail reception in Miami Beach at The Raleigh Hotel Penthouse on Wednesday, September 26th with cover star Adamari López. The event, co-hosted by Editor-in-Chief Johanna Buchholtz-Torres and Telemundo’s Mónica Noguera, is sponsored by Home Depot and will feature a silent auction to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

“We’ve poured our heart and soul into this feature and I think it shows,” commented Buchholtz-Torres. “Our 10 honorees represent a cross-section of major Hispanic issues. I’m proud of them, admire them, and hope that their work inspires other women to take action. And to be able to expand the “Siempre Inspiran” program and celebrate these women with an event this year is exciting!”

This year’s honorees are:

– Cover Star Adamari López (Puerto Rican) – The telenovela superstar was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32-years-old and is now cancer-free. As the spokesperson for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, she has helped bring much-needed awareness and education about breast cancer to the Hispanic community. What does she consider the three main characteristics of a successful woman? “Self confidence, patience and dedication,” Lopez tells Siempre Mujer.

– News Personality Candela Ferro (Argentine) – Ferro actively supports various organizations including: the “25 Myths 25 Realities” initiative that tackles AIDS education and prevention; Noche de Paz (“Night of Peace”), which benefits the Special Olympics; and the Live Earth green living campaign. Her work with the Red Cross has raised funds for Hurricane Katrina victims and increased blood donation nationwide.

– Fashion Designer Carolina Herrera (Venezuelan) – As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Malnutrition, she works to counter malnutrition and its negative impacts, especially in the developing countries. What would Herrera like her legacy to be? “I’d like for my daughters to remember me as a good mother, and that the work says I was a good person and a designer that left a mark,” she says.

– Singer, Actress and Comedienne Angélica Vale (Mexican) – This star of La Fea más Bella, one of the precursors to Ugly Betty, works with World Vision to better the lives of poor children and families across the globe. She explains: “My dream is to become a full-time mom and work behind-the-scenes in the theater.”

– Fox-TV Judge Cristina Pérez (Colombian) – Through her work with the American Immigration Law Foundation, Perez strives to embed law school curriculums with fundamental human values like tolerance and acceptance.

– Actress and Model Patricia Velásquez (Venezuelan) – This daughter of a Mestizo father and a mother from the WayÚu tribe created the WayÚu Taya Foundation, which improves the lives of Latin-American indigenous people through education, health programs and more. Velásquez is also a UNESCO Artist for Peace, dedicated to promoting compassion worldwide.

– Hillary for President Campaign Manager Patti Solí­s Doyle (Mexican-American) – Solis Doyle is striving for a simple legacy: helping elect the first woman President in the United States. Her job, she says, “is a labor of much love. I’m doing the best for my country.”

– President and Founder of the Imagen Foundation Helen Hernández (Mexican-American) – Her Imagen Awards have spurred on the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media and increased Latino representation within the entertainment industry.

– Creator and Artistic Director of the Ballet Hispanico Tina Ramí­rez (Venezuelan) – For almost 40 years, Ramirez’s Ballet Hispanico School of Dance has encouraged students to express their pride in their Latino heritage through dance.

– Founder of Zubi Advertising Teresa Zubizarreta (Cuban) – This Hispanic advertising pioneer recognized the power of the market during the male-dominated 1970s and created one of the most important agencies in the country. Zubizarreta, who passed away this year, was actively involved with the Miami community through organizations like the United Way of America and Facts about Cuban Exiles (FACE), which she co-founded.

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About Siempre Mujer
Launched in September 2005, Siempre Mujer is a Spanish-language lifestyle and service publication for women living in the United States. Published by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), Siempre Mujer reflects the lifestyles, aspirations and dreams of Hispanic women who keep their traditions alive and embrace new American values. Siempre Mujer helps the Hispanic woman navigate this new culture by covering the worlds of: Home décor; fashion and beauty; food and entertaining; family and parenting; culture and entertainment; relationships and self-development; health and fitness; and finance. The bi-monthly national magazine has a rate base of 375,000. “

“Hispanic Business magazine editor and publisher JesÚs Chavarrí announced that Ms. Val Zavala, Anchor of Life and Times, and V.P. of News and Public Affairs, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the magazine’s annual EOY Awards Gala. The EOY honors the top Hispanic entrepreneurs in the United States and will be held on Thursday, November 8 at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. It will feature 15 of the nation’s top Hispanic entrepreneurs in five industry-specific categories.

“Val Zavala’s life’s work is influential in the U.S. Hispanic community on a local and national level,” said Chavarrí. “Her work in the positive portrayal of Hispanics in the media is integral in the current Hispanic enterprise landscape.”

An accomplished reporter/anchor, Zavala joined KCET in 1987 with six years of reporting experience at commercial news stations. Multi-talented as she is accomplished in her 19 years at KCET Zavala has not only served as a reporter/anchor; she has also served as a co-host, documentary producer and executive producer.

Her extensive work has garnered ten L.A. Area Emmy Awards, six Golden Mikes, two Imagen Awards for Excellence for positive portrayal of Latinos, and the “Avance” award from Hispanic Americans for Fairness in Media honoring those for longevity and integrity in broadcast journalism. She was also named one of the hundred most influential Latinos by Hispanic Business Magazine (2006).

Consistently working towards the advancement of Hispanics portrayal in the media, Zavala serves as a long-standing member of the California Chicano News Media Association, as well as the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She has also served as a keynote speaker, mistress of ceremonies, moderator and panelist for numerous organizations including The United Way of Greater Los Angeles, MALDEF (Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund), Zocalo and the Walt Disney Hall speakers’ series.

“It is a privilege to be celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit,” states Zavala. “With the growing income divide between the wealthy and poor in the Hispanic community, business ventures are critical for the upward mobility of our fellow Hispanics.” “

“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“

“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 “

“The TV comedy “Ugly Betty” and “Pans Labyrinth,” the surrealistic movie about a young girl who turns to fairy tales to escape the brutality of fascist Spain, won top honors at the 22nd annual Imagen Awards.

“Babel,” the critically praised movie that weaves stories set in Mexico and four other countries, lost in four categories Saturday.”

Although the event was held yesterday, the 28th of July, 2007 but as of the 29th at 6pm there is no info on the winners.
Plus their blog’s latest entry is from August of 2006!!!
Their site: http://www.imagen.org (update - the site now has this info but the blog remains old)

List of winners:

Film Best Picture: Pan’s Labyrinth

Film Best Actor: Kuno Becker — Goal

Film Best Actress: Ivana Baquero — Pan’s Labrynth

Film Best Supporting Actress: Dalia Hernandez — Apocolypto

Film Best Supporting Actor: Gerardo Teracena — Apocolypto

Film Best Director: Guillermo Del Torro — Pan¡Â¦s Labrynth

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

“At a time when many Americans are of the opinion that there are too many Mexicans around, it is time for the 2007 Imagen Awards “to encourage and recognize the positive portrayal of Latinos.”

I write on the occasion of these awards to observe that the genius of popular entertainments is that they can seek and they often find the correlation between fear and desire. Americans fear what we have always feared — a history that is out of our control. The genius of popular entertainments is that they give us a way of transforming objects of fear into objects of desire.”

“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. “

“A testament to the tremendously successful and collaborative partnership between The Vidal Partnership, Animus Group, Zeal Television and Fox Sports en Español, “El Reto Final Nissan,” the groundbreaking five-part soccer-themed reality series, won “Best Foreign Language Program” honors at the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications’ NAMIC 13th Annual Vision Awards. The winner was announced at a private reception Tuesday, March 27, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California. Fox Sports en Español bested finalists ESPN Deportes and TuTv/Bandamax for the network’s second win in the category in three years. The NAMIC Vision Awards is the only entertainment industry event recognizing achievements in multi-ethnic, original cable programming.

“What started out as one of The Vidal Partnership’s many innovative client solutions evolved into a groundbreaking branded entertainment property that not only struck a chord with viewers and consumers alike, but also delivered huge dividends for our advertisers,” said Tom Maney, senior vice president of advertising sales for Fox Sports en Español. “We are delighted to share this award with our partners at Vidal, Animus Group, Zeal Productions, and Nissan North America as it’s a perfect example of the true power of collaboration and what can happen when you put clients and viewers first.”

In 1997, Mexico and the U.S. competed against each other twice to qualify for the 1998 World Cup. Both games resulted in a draw. “El Reto Final Nissan,” a five-part reality show that aired exclusively in Spanish on Fox Sports en Español in April and May 2006, tells the story of the original matches and of the intense competition that characterizes them through archival footage of the games and interviews with the players and devoted fans. In five, unscripted episodes, players who qualified for the U.S. and Mexico teams nine years ago were ambushed, persuaded to join their former colleagues, and put through intense training sessions and practices to prepare them for the ultimate rematch.

El Reto Final 2, the second installment of the branded entertainment program which will pit former World Cup teams from Mexico and Argentina, will debut on Fox Sports en Español in April of this year.

The NAMIC Vision Awards is the only industry event of its kind to honor cable television entities that have demonstrated a commitment to producing quality, multi-ethnic and cross-cultural programming content. The Vision Awards are judged by professionals from the entertainment industry, media, education and civic community. In addition to foreign-language, categories include comedy, drama, music and variety, news and information, children’s programming, documentary and comedic and dramatic performance, among others.

Fox Sports en Español’s Premios Fox Sports, the network’s signature annual awards show honoring the contributions and accomplishments of U.S. Hispanic and Latin American athletes, was also recognized as NAMIC’s “Best Foreign Language Program” in 2005. “El Reto Final Nissan” previously nabbed “Best Variety or Reality Show” honors at last year’s Annual Imagen Awards.

About Fox Sports en Español

Fox Sports en Español features more than 1,500 hours of live, exclusive sports programming in Spanish and, with few exceptions, English SAP each year, including InterLigaTM, the Copa Toyota Libertadores, Copa Nissan Sudamericana, CONCACAF Copa de Campeones, and the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournaments; the Major League Baseball playoffs, All-Star Game and World Series; the Caribbean World Series; and premier combat sports including championship boxing from Mexico and the U.S., Ultimate Fighting Championship and kickboxing. The channel reaches more than 13 million cable and satellite households in the country, of which 4.5 million are U.S. Hispanic households.

Fox Sports en Español is distributed by Fox Cable Networks Group and operated by Fox Pan American Sports LLC, an international sports programming and production entity jointly owned by HM Capital Partners, LLC and News Corporation’s NYSE:NWS Fox Sports International. For more information, visit Fox Sports en Español online at foxsportsla.msn.com.”

“The Chicano and Latino Studies Department at CSULB was honored in September at the 10th annual Nuestra Imagen Awards Benefit as the 2006 recipient of Excellence in Higher Education Service Award. Sponsored by the Long Beach Centro Community Hispanic Association (CHA), the award recognizes the department’s importance for first-generation college students and for those who come from working-class families. Proceeds from the awards event benefit low-income Hispanic youth, families and neighborhoods in Long Beach.

“We’re very pleased to receive this award,” said department chair Victor Rodriguez. “This award represents recognition of work done by our faculty and students for the last 36 years, and it recognizes this department’s commitment to working with the Long Beach community. It is doubly gratifying to be recognized for doing what is already the department’s mission. This is very exciting.””

“A celebration of the Latino culture and the achievements of Hispanics and social organizations from across Southern California takes place Thursday at The Grand Event Center in Long Beach.

The Centro Community Hispanic Association is sponsoring its 10th annual “Nuestra Imagen Awards Dinner Celebration” at 6 p.m. at the center, 4101 E. Willow St.

Los Angeles City Councilman and former California State Assemblyman Tony Cardenas is the guest speaker.”

WHO FORMATS THESE PRESS RELEASES. IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES JUST TO MAKE THIS LOOK DECENT!!!!! JUST A SMALL RANT

A number of popular Latino actors were honored tonight at the 21st Annual Imagen Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Hosted by Lorenzo Lamas, sixteen awards were presented in categories including film and television, plus The Imagen Foundation presented five additional awards including Creative Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, President’s Award, the Norman Lear Award, and the Foundation’s first National Leadership Award.

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.

The winners were:

• FILM
  • Best Picture
    • The Lost City: Executive producers, Tom Gores, Johnny O. Lopez. Producers Frank Mancuso Jr., Andy Garcia. Directed by Andy Garcia; Crescent Drive Picture presents a Cineson Production. Distributed by Magnolia Pictures. Distributed by Lionsgate Films International.
  • Best Actor
    • Antonio Banderas, Take the Lead: Executive producers, Toby Emmerich,
    • Matt Moore, Mark Kaufman, Ray Liotta, Matthew Hart; Directed by Liz
    • Friedlander and produced by New Line Cinema.
  • Best Actress
    • America Ferrera, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Executive Producers, Leslie Morgenstein, Alison Greenspan, Kira Davis; Directed by Ken Kwapis; and produced by Alcon Entertainment.
  • Best Director
    • Andy Garcia, The Lost City: Executive producers, Tom Gores, Johnny O. Lopez. Producers Frank Mancuso Jr., Andy Garcia. Directed by Andy Garcia Crescent Drive Picture presents a Cineson Production. Distributed by Magnolia Pictures. Distributed by Lionsgate Films International.
  • Best Theatrical Short or Student Film
    • My Backyard was a Mountain: Written and Directed by Adam Schlachter.
• TELEVISION
  • Best Primetime Series
    • The West Wing: John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television
  • Best Actor
    • Michael Pena, Walkout: Maya Pictures and Amicus Entertainment andY.O.Y. Productions in association with HBO Films
  • Best Actress
    • Lisa Vidal, Odd Girl Out: Jaffe/Braunstein Films Ltd., Lifetime Television; Lifetime Television
  • Best Supporting Actor
    • Raymond Cruz, The Closer: The Shephard/Robin Company, in association with Warner Bros. Television
  • Best Supporting Actress
    • Cote de Pablo, NCIS: Belisarius Productions, Paramount Television, Thinkfilm
  • Best Documentary for Television or Film
    • Viva Baseball: Shoot the Moon Productions; Spike TV
  • Best Variety or Reality Show
    • El Reto Final Nissan: Animus Group and Zeal Television; Fox Sports en Espanol
  • Best Children’s Programming
    • High School Musical: First Street Films, Salty Pictures Inc., Walt Disney Pictures; Disney Channel
  • Best National Informational Programming
    • Alcanzando El Exito Escolar: Univision Television Group
  • Best Local Informational Programming
    • KCBS-TV News "Villaraigosa Interview": KCBS
  • Best On-Air Advertising
    • Hispanic Heritage Month: SiTV

Picking up Imagen’s prestigious Norman Lear Award was John Wells Productions, in association with Warner Bros Television, in recognition of their exemplary commitment and leadership in making diversity an integral part of the industry.

U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez of Illinois was recipient of Imagen’s inaugural National Leadership Award that was presented for the first time at the awards ceremony. Imagen President Helen Hernandez said the Imagen Board of Directors elected to add this award as part of its Special Awards category to honor those individuals who continually confront and address issues of importance to all Americans, Latinos in particular, in all areas of life with courage and conviction. Emmy winning director-choreographer Kenny Ortega received Imagen’s Creative Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

The Imagen’s President’s Award was presented this year to Susan Whiting, CEO of Nielsen Media Research in recognition of their outstanding contributions to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the Nielsen family. Recipient of Imagen’s Lifetime Achievement Award was director, producer, writer Gregory Nava of "El Norte" fame. Sponsors of the 21st Annual Imagen Awards included: Diamond: Wells Fargo Platinum: Hennessy, Lear Family Foundation, Nielsen Media Research and Paradigm Gold: The Bold & The Beautiful, CBS, Crescent Drive Pictures, Fox Television Stations, Inc., FX Networks, NBC/Telemundo/Universal, The Walt Disney Company, Hollywood Reporter, Variety. Bronze: ABC7, Educational Adventures, LLC, Entravision Communications, Latino Public Broadcasting, Mohawk Productions, Paramount Pictures, SAG/AFTRA, Telemundo/Mun2, Warner Bros. Television.

““The Lost City,” a drama about a wealthy Cuban family during Fidel Castro’s rise to power, took top honors at the Imagen Awards, including best picture and best director Andy Garcia.

The film, Garcia’s debut as a feature director, is a tribute to his native Havana.”

“WHAT: The Imagen Awards, which was 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, will host its 21st Annual Imagen Awards.

WHEN: Friday, August 18, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. 5 PM - Arrivals on red carpet 7 PM - Dinner/Award ceremony 8-10 PM - Photo opportunity with winners as they are presented

WHO: Scheduled to attend include Andy Garcia (Best Actor, Film, THE LOST CITY), George Lopez (Best Actor, Television, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW), Danny Pino (Best Actor, Television, COLD CASE), Constance Marie (Best Actress, Television, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW), Edward James Olmos, Best Actor, Television, BATTLE STAR GALACTICA), Vanessa Hudgens (Best Actress, Television, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL), Eva La Rue (Best Supporting Actress, Television, CSI MIAMI), Cote De Pablo (Best Supporting Actress, Television, NCIS), Gina Ravera (Best Supporting Actress, Television, THE CLOSER), Lupe Ontiveros, Esai Morales, Kenny Ortega (director/choreographer — recipient of Creative Achievement Award), Gregory Nava (director/producer/writer, EL NORTE, recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award), Hector Elizondo, U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez of Illinois (recipient of National Leadership Award), Helen Hernandez, President/Founder, Imagen Foundation, Norman Lear, plus many more.”

http://www.imagen.org/

“DORA THE EXPLORER and its spin-off series, GO, DIEGO GO, are amongst the 21st Annual Imagen Awards’ 2006 Nominees announced June 29, 2006 by Lorenzo Lamas at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Conference Center in North Hollywood, California. The Imagen Awards Gala is scheduled for Aug. 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Imagen was 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.”