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Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, and Eva Longoria are named the best-dressed women in Hollywood in the new issue of PEOPLE en Espanol, on newsstands on August 4. Penelope Cruz lands the top spot as the best dressed with Charlize Theron ranked #2. Others on the list include actresses Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie, and singer Rihanna. Cruz, who next stars in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona along with Scarlett Johansson and real life beau, Javier Bardem (also on the best dressed list), is known for her elegant style at her red carpet appearances.
The magazine also gives thumps up to women with curves highlighting Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Grey Anatomy’s Sara Ramirez and singer Jennifer Hudson for their great sense of fashion; and celebrates famous moms who recently shed the pregnancy weight and got back into shape like Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez. Daisy Fuentes takes top honors in a special reader’s poll on www.peopleenespanol.com.
Among the Best Dressed men are David Beckman, taking the top honors, along with actors George Clooney, Javier Bardem and singer Daddy Yankee.
The issue also includes a ‘who wore it best’ section, putting celebrities head to head for readers to decide who looks best in the same dress. Among them: Christina Aguilera vs. Amanda Bynes in a sleek Herve Leger, and Jennifer Garner vs. Eva Longoria in a strapless Gucci.

The Best Dressed Women of 2008:
1. Penelope Cruz, Actress
2. Charlize Theron, Actress
3. Kate del Castillo, Mexican actress
4. Eva Longoria, Actress
5. Lili Estefan, Univision TV host
6. Katie Holmes, Actress
7. Sofia Vergara, Colombian actress
8. Lucero, Mexican actress
9. Candela, Telemundo TV host
10. Daisy Fuentes, model ( www.peopleenespanol.com users choice)

The Best Dressed Men of 2008:
1. David Beckman, Athlete
2. Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
3. George Clooney, Actor
4. Mauricio Islas, Mexican actor
5. Shalim, actor
6. Wisin, Reggaeton artist
7. Yandel, Reggaeton artist
8. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton artist
9. Anthony, Dominican lead singer of Aventura
10. Felipe Viel, Telefutura TV host

The issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears appear on the magazine’s worst dressed list for second year in a row and newcomer Janet Jackson is criticized for her fashion mishaps. Voters on www.peopleenespanol.com selected Cuban actress Niurka Marcos as the worst dressed celeb.
The September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today’s top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get that celebrity look with fall inspired trends at a fraction of the cost. For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty check out this month’s PEOPLE en Espanol. (Page 60)
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
David Archuleta on Top
David Archuleta, the first Hispanic contestant to make it as a finalist on American Idol, talks to PEOPLE en Espanol about his newfound fame, how he almost did not make it, and his plans for the future. “I’ve always imagined myself on stage,” says Archuleta, who at 17-years-old, placed second, after David Cook, on the hit reality show series.
Even after millions of votes and his “Archie” fan club, he still remains humble. “I thought nobody liked to hear me sing,” says Archuleta. However, his accomplishments are nothing short of a miracle. About a year and a half ago, Archuleta received medical treatment for paralysis in his vocal cords. “The doctor said there is somebody up there who wants him to sing because, medically speaking, he should not be able to,” says Archuleta’s father.
He’s now gearing up for the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and will also start recording his first album as a solo artist. “I feel a connection when I hear other people singing. If I can accomplish that, it would make me feel so good,” says Archuleta. (Page 143)
All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol. For daily news and scoops, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol’s guaranteed circulation is 515,000 and reaches more than six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com — now also available in English.

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July 22, 2008

2008 Alma Awards Nominees

Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ]
Tags: alma awards, Carlos Mencia, Danny Pino, Disney, Edward James Olmos, George Lopez, Nadine Velasquez, prison, Sara Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Ugly Betty

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)

September 24, 2007

Hispanic Public Relations Association(R) to Honor Top Communications Professionals and Award Scholarships

Filed under [ Hispanic News ] [ Press Releases ] [ Higher Education ]
Tags: Disney, family, insurance, latin america, Microsoft, non-profit, San Bernardino, Sara Ramirez, Spain, student, Toyota, verizon

“The Hispanic Public Relations Association(R) (HPRA), a non-profit organization founded to advance the careers of Hispanics in the field of Communications, will be celebrating a night of excellence at its annual PRemio Awards & Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, October 3, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The theme for the evening is “Adelante con Pasión,” in honor of those who strengthen our foundation and those who move the message forward.

During the event, HPRA will recognize the following outstanding Hispanic communications professionals: Patricia Perez from Valencia, Perez and Echeveste Public Relations with the Public Relations Award; Steve Lopez from the Los Angeles Times with the Journalism Award; Sara Ramirez from ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” with the Arts & Entertainment Award and Toyota with the Corporation of the Year Award.

“PRemios “Adelante con Pasión” is an event that showcases the essence of HPRA. It celebrates the advancement of the public relations field, helps build future talent and honors Hispanic professionals who have exhibited excellence in their respective practices,” said Romina Bongiovanni, HPRA president and vice president at Edelman Multicultural. “We invite the industry to join us in an effort to continue moving the message forward.”

In addition, the organization will grant scholarships to the following deserving Hispanic undergraduate students pursuing a communications degree at local universities or a career in the field:

1. Mary Lou Pinedo – California State University, Fullerton
2. Cecilia Chavez – California State University, Fullerton
3. Gabriel Lobato – California State University, San Bernardino
4. Laura Cruz-Atrian – California State University, Los Angeles
5. Lizbeth Gonzalez – California State University, Los Angeles
6. Irene Ramirez – University of Southern California
7. Jacqueline Guzman – California State University, Northridge
8. Melissa Vasquez – University of California, Los Angeles
9. Giovanna LaRussa – University of California, Los Angeles
10. Noel Viramontes – University of Southern California

“It is a great honor to be recognized by HPRA for my educational achievements. This scholarship will help me reach my dreams of earning a degree that will be useful in serving the community and becoming a role model for others,” said Mary Lou Pinedo, student recipient of the HPRA’s top scholarship. “I feel especially proud because, being the first in my family to earn a college degree and as a single mother, this award only confirms the power and rewards of education.”

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month and to support and highlight the works of Latin American artists, this year’s PRemio dinner will take place during LACMA’s special exhibition featuring richly diverse objects of Latin America. The exhibition, titled “The Arts in Latin America, 1492–1820” highlights more than 200 works of art created in the Spanish viceroyalties of New Spain.

Serving as emcee for the evening is Gustavo Arrellano, author of “Ñ–Ask a Mexican!” and contributing editor to The Los Angeles Times. Additionally all PRemio attendees will receive a complimentary one-year membership to HPRA at the dinner.

Sponsors for the event to date include CA Wellness, Edelman Multicultural, Farmers Insurance Group, Microsoft, PR Newswire, RL Public Relations & Marketing, Taylor PRimero, Toyota, Valencia, Perez and Echeveste Public Relations, Verizon Communications, The Walt Disney Company, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo.

For additional information about the HPRA PRemio Dinner and/or to schedule an interview, please contact Edna Silva at (213) 253-3733 or edna.m.silva@wellsfargo.com.

About Hispanic Public Relations Association(R) (HPRA):
HPRA was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization to establish a network of Hispanics employed in the public relations profession in the Southern California area. HPRA has more than 150 members representing public relations, marketing and advertising professionals from agencies, government, non-profit and corporate companies. HPRA is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic professionals and provides educational seminars and workshops throughout the year. The organization has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to Latino students pursuing a career in communications during the last 10 years. HPRA strives to be a resource for communications professionals and for those seeking insights into the Hispanic market. For more information please visit

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“Internationally recognized Grey Anatomy’s star, Sara Ramirez, has teamed up with the Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP) to help communicate to Hispanics across the US the importance of thinking about what they drink. As such, Mexican-born Sara Ramirez will be sporting a milk mustache in the upcoming Hispanic ad campaign, launching in print magazines nationwide on July 24th.

This message is key for Hispanics since according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1/3 of Hispanics in the United States are currently obese. Obesity leads to many health related problems that Hispanics are already predisposed to such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Studies indicate that drinking low-fat and/or fat free milk is not only good for developing strong bones but also helps you maintain a healthy weight and build toned lean muscle mass(1).

Think About Your Drink
When thinking of maintaining a “healthy weight” most people focus on what’s on their plate, but what’s filling their glass is also important. Since the 1970’s there has been a 123% increase in the consumption of sugary soft drinks while milk consumption has declined..(2) This increased consumption of calorie and sugar filled drinks may be associated with unhealthy weight gain.(3) “The majority of the people, kids, teenagers, don’t drink the recommended three glasses of milk each day. Unfortunately”¦!” she added.

Role modeling
Break through Latina artist, Sara Ramirez, is not only committed to health through her TV role as a doctor on the famous show Grey’s Anatomy, she also wants to reach out to the Hispanic community with the important message to moms to “Think About what they drink” since they are the primary role models for their families healthy eating habits and well-being.

As a role model, this is particularly important to her. “Well, for me, success is obviously tied to work. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to work in something you love. For me, that’s acting, singing, and I’m also very proud because I am able to represent Latin women, especially because we don’t come out that much on American TV.” said Sara.

Success
Actress Sara Ramirez plays Dr. Calliope (Callie) Torres, a tough orthopedic surgeon, on the hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy. Before she was diagnosing patients, Sara attended Juilliard and participated in their Drama Division. She trained as an actress and alto singer before making her way to Broadway to portray The Lady of the Lake in Monty Python’s Spamalot. This performance netted Sara the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. Sara acted in several Broadway hits such as The Capeman, A Class Act and The Gershwin’s Fascinating Rhythm. Furthermore, Sara has had minor roles in hit movies such as You’ve Got Mail and Spiderman. Most recently, Sara was nominated for an American Latino Media Arts Award (ALMA) for her work on Grey’s Anatomy. In addition, she was recently named one of the 50 Most Beautiful in People en Espanol and has graced the pages of Latina Magazine, InStyle and O Magazine. This summer Sara will be reunited with “Spamalot’s” Grammy Award winners Eric Idle and John DuPrez to record a concept album for Decca Records.

Behind her success is a healthy attitude towards life: “For me success also means finding a balance between your personal life and your professional life. Health is very important and obviously good health helps with the balance. If you want to grow up and be healthy you have to drink milk, because the calcium is good for your bones and the protein in good for your muscles.’ concludes Sara.

For more information about this campaign and to see behind the scenes footage of Sara’s photo shoot, please visit www.2424leche.com.

The Milk Processor Education Program (Milk PEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The Milk PEP Board runs the national Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk. For more information, go to www.thinkaboutyourdrink.com. The tagline “got milk?”(R) was created for the California Milk Processor Board by Goodby Silverstein & Partners and is licensed by the national milk processor and dairy producer groups.

1. Zemel MB, Richards J, Milstead A, Campbell P. Effects of calcium and dairy on body composition and weight loss in African-American adults. Obesity Research. 2005 13(7): 1218-1225.
2. Enns CW Mickle S.J Goldman JD, Trenes in food and nutrient intakes by adolescents in the United States; Family Economics and Nutrition Review. 2003 15:15-28
3. Malik VS, Schulze MB, Hu FB. Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and weight gain:a systematic review. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2006; 84-:274-288.
4. Fischer, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004. “

“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. “

“In 1995, People stumbled onto the U.S. Hispanic market when it put Tejano music star Selena on a split-run cover after her untimely death; the issue flew off West Coast and Texas newsstands. A lightbulb went off above the collective head of Time Inc. and the Spanish-language People en Español came to be a year later. Around the same time, Latina, which is largely in English, launched, and all hailed the emerging Hispanic publishing category–a surefire growth market, with U.S. census data behind it, to boot.

Fast forward 11 years; the Hispanic cultural footprint is much deeper. Latina, in its February 2007 issue, included a Latino TV guide, a lineup of Hispanic stars that you can watch on mainstream shows. Thursday looks particularly strong, with Ugly Betty in a prime slot on ABC, followed by Grey’s Anatomy featuring Sara Ramirez. “Five years ago we could not have put that together,” said Latina editor in chief Betty Cortina. “Today we can. Five years ago there were no Eva Longorias, no Shakiras.””

“AOL Latino expands its role as the home of Latino Hollywood celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at tuvida.aol.com/especiales/hispanic-heritage-month/. As part of this initiative, the site will run exclusive interviews from today’s hottest Hispanic talent including Andy Garcia (The Lost City), Cristina Saralegui, Mario Lopez (Dancing with the Stars), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy), Carlos Mencia (Comedy Central host), and Ignacio Serricchio (General Hospital), among others.

Additionally, AOL Latino has teamed with two-time Emmy award winning journalist Myrka Dellanos. Through an exclusive video commemorating the deep roots of Hispanic culture in the United States, Dellanos narrates in English and Spanish a four-minute show outlining successful Latino actors, athletes, businessmen, musicians, politicians and the importance of our language in the United states. “

“Hennessy sponsored the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) 9th Annual Impact Awards Gala who’s mission is to open doors for Latinos in media. The black tie event was hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jacqueline Obradors of ABC’s “Freddie”.

Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez who won this year’s TONY for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for “Monty Python’s Spamalot” received an award for Outstanding Performance in a Theatrical Production. Enrique Murciano from the hit CBS TV series “Without a Trace” received an award for Outstanding Performance in a Dramatic Television Series. Miguel Sandoval starring in the hit drama series “Medium” received an award for Outstanding Performance in a Dramatic Television Series. Benito Martinez who plays Captain David Acebeda on “The Shield” received an award for Outstanding Performance in a Dramatic Television Series. Comedian Carlos Mencia who can currently be seen in 85 million living rooms nationwide with his Comedy Central television series, “Mind of Mencia” was honored with the Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series. Sal Castro a leader in the Chicano movement and famous student walkouts of the 60s received an award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Latino Community. “