The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), perhaps best known as the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, announced in a press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 that the 2009 ALMA Awards are presenting more Latino talent in more categories than ever before.
This year’s show, “The 2009 ALMA Awards,” which is sure to be an entertainment winner is being taped Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Royce Hall Auditorium at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and is schedule for broadcast on Friday, September 18, 2009, exclusively on the ABC Television Network at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The celebrity lineup is dizzying and includes some of the hottest teen/tween talent in the entertainment industry today, names such as: David Archuleta, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez , Jake T. Austin, Francia Raisa, Kat DeLuna and Black Eyed Peas.
NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía said at the press conference, “If you like the ALMA Awards, you will love this year’s show because we’re bringing you more of what you love most, unique musical pairings and the best Latino entertainment.” She added, “The ALMA Awards is one of the few opportunities in primetime to spotlight the Latino presence in entertainment, and we want to celebrate the impact Latinos had last year not only in film and television, but also in music and sports television.”
The ALMA’s, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of Latinos in the entertainment industry, coincides for the first time this year with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which highlights the Latino community and celebrates the numerous contributions that Latinos have made to the country throughout its history.
One of the Latino performers in each category will be honored for Special Achievement. This year’s categories and honorees are as follows:
2009 ALMA AWARDS (as of 8/25/09)
YEAR IN TELEVISION
Special Achievement Honorees
COMEDY
Actor
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men, CBS
Demián Bichir, Weeds, SHO
George Lopez, Mr. Troop Mom, NICK
Horatio Sanz, In The Motherhood, ABC
Jake T. Austin, Wizards of Waverly Place, DISNEY CHANNEL
James Roday, Psych, USA
Joshua Gomez, Chuck, NBC
Mark Indelicato, Ugly Betty, ABC
Oscar Nunez, The Office, NBC
Ricardo Antonio Chavira, Desperate Housewives, ABC
Tony Plana, Ugly Betty, ABC
Actress
America Ferrera, Ugly Betty, ABC
Ana Ortiz, Ugly Betty, ABC
Eva Longoria Parker, Desperate Housewives, ABC
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Entourage, HBO
Jessica Alba, The Office, NBC
Joanna Garcia, Privileged, CW
Judy Reyes, Scrubs, ABC
Lupe Ontiveros, Reaper, CW
Maria Canals-Barrera, Wizards of Waverly Place, DISNEY CHANNEL
Nadine Velazquez, My Name Is Earl, NBC
Rosie Perez, Lipstick Jungle, NBC
Salma Hayek, 30 Rock, NBC
Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place, DISNEY CHANNEL
DRAMA
Actor
Adam Rodriguez, CSI Miami, CBS
Amaury Nolasco, Prison Break, FOX
Benito Martinez, The Shield, FX
Benjamin Bratt, The Cleaner, A&E
Cristian de la Fuente, In Plain Sight, USA
Danny Pino, Cold Case, CBS
Edward James Olmos, Battlestar Galactica, SYFY
Enrique Murciano, Without a Trace, CBS
Esai Morales, Jericho, CBS
Jimmy Smits, Dexter, SHO Jorge Garcia, Lost, ABC
Miguel Sandoval, Medium, NBC/CBS
Nestor Carbonell, Lost, ABC
David Zayas, Dexter, SHO
Carlos Bernard, 24, FOX
Actress
Alana De La Garza, Law & Order, NBC
Cote de Pablo, NCIS, CBS
Dania Ramirez, Heroes, NBC
Eva La Rue, CSI Miami, CBS
Francia Raisa, The Secret Life Of The American Teenager, ABC Family
Julie Gonzalo, Eli Stone, ABC
Justina Machado, ER, NBC
Laura Cerón, ER, NBC
Lauren Vélez, Dexter, SHO
Michelle Rodriguez, Lost, ABC
Paola Turbay, The Secret Life Of The American Teenager, ABC Family; The Closer, TNT
Paula Garcés, The Shield, FX
Roselyn Sanchez, Without a Trace, CBS
Sara Ramirez, Grey's Anatomy, ABC
YEAR IN FILM
Special Achievement Honorees
Actor
Alfred Molina, Pink Panther 2
Cheech Marin, Race To Witch Mountain
Freddy Rodriguez, Nothing Like the Holidays
Oscar Nunez, The Proposal
Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek; Crank: High Voltage Efren Ramirez, Crank: High Voltage Javier Bardem, Vicky Cristina Barcelona Joaquin Phoenix, Two Lovers John Leguizamo, Nothing Like the Holidays Luis Guzmán, The Taking of Pelham 123 Ramon Rodriguez, Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen
Actress
Elisabeth Peña, Nothing Like the Holidays
Sofía Vergara, Madea Goes to Jail
Cameron Diaz, My Sister's Keeper
Eva Mendes, The Women, The Spirit
Michelle Rodriguez, Fast & Furious
Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Rosario Dawson, Seven Pounds
Zoe Saldana, Star Trek
YEAR IN MUSIC
Special Achievement Honorees
Music
David Archuleta—Male Rising Star
Enrique Iglesias
Maxwell
Pitbull—Hot Track Christina Aguilera
Demi Lovato
Kat DeLuna—Female Rising Star
Lynda Carter
Black Eyed Peas
YEAR BEHIND THE SCENES
Special Achievement Honorees
David Ortiz, Producer, Fast & Furious; Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Guillermo del Toro, Director, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Kenny Ortega, Director, HSM3
Linda Mendoza, Director, various productions, including Jonas; Scrubs
Natalie Chaidex, Co-Executive Producer, Terminator: Sarah Conner Chronicles
Peter Murrieta, Writer/Executive Producer, Wizards of Waverly Place
Rene Echevarria, Executive Producer/Writer, Medium
Roberto Orci, Writer, Star Trek; Transformers 2; Executive Producer, The Proposal (TV: Fringe)
Salma Hayek, Executive Producer, Ugly Betty
Louis J. Horvitz, Director, Awards Specials
Claudio Miranda, Cinematographer, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Oscar Nominee)
Mike Elizalde, Makeup, Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Oscar Nominee)
Jeanne Van Phue, Makeup, Twilight
Mary Ann Valdes, Hair Stylist, Twilight; Ugly Betty
Silvio Horta, Executive Producer/Writer, Ugly Betty
Edward James Olmos, Director, Battlestar Galactica
Moctesuma Esparza, Executive Producer/Executive, Independent Films
Alfredo De Villa, Director, Nothing Like the Holidays
Rick Najera, Writer, Nothing Like the Holidays
YEAR IN SPORTS TELEVISION
Special Achievement Honorees
Albert Pujols, Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals
Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, New York Yankees
Bobby Martinez, Surfing
Carmelo Anthony, Basketball, Denver Nuggets
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Soccer, Chicago Fire
Emanuel David “Manu” Ginóbili, Basketball, San Antonio Spurs
Evan Longoria, Baseball, Tampa Bay Devilrays
Helio Castroneves, Racecar Driving, IndyCar
Juan Manuel Marquez, Boxing
Juan Pablo Montoya, Racecar Driving, NASCAR
Lorena Ochoa, Golf
Luis Castillo, Football, San Diego Chargers
Mark Sanchez, Football, University of Southern California (USC)
Miguel Cotto, Boxing
Milka Duno, Racecar Driving, IndyCar
Ovidio DeLeon, Windsurfing
Pau Gasol, Basketball, Los Angeles Lakers
Paul Rodriguez Jr., Skateboarding
Rafael Nadal, Tennis
Rey Mysterio, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Tony Gonzalez, Football, Kansas City Chiefs (recently traded to Atlanta Falcons)
Tony Romo, Football, Dallas Cowboys
Dara Torres, Swimming, Olympian
Other special tributes and honors:
Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence
Salma Hayek
Special Achievement in Sports Television
Oscar De La Hoya
Tribute to Ricardo Montalban
Presented by Rita Moreno
Fashion Icon Award
(online voting)
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Comments
Hispanics in the US and around the world are very happy and proud of David Archuleta. This is a very well deserved recognition. David is a remarkable artist and human being; he is a role model for people of all ages.
Congratulations to David!!! Felicitaciones David! eres un orgullo para todos los hispanos!
I couldn't be more proud of David Archuleta. To be a witness to his journey from Star Search to American Idol, and seeing him work hard and emerge as a class act in the music industry has been a joy to observe. I'm blessed to be, forever a fan!
Congratulations to David Archuleta on receiving this special honor. He works so hard and has definitely earned this. The past year and a half have been filled with remarkable achievements by this young man and I look forward to following the rest of his career.
DAVID ARCHULETA ROCKS!! He has such a great voice and good work ethic to go along with it. Can't wait for his Christmas album to com out.
Wow, all these stars in one place, sounds exciting. Didn't know David Archuleta was Hispanic, glad the boy's being recognized by his peers. Can't wait to watch!
David Archuleta is AWESOME to recieved such recognition from his LATINO peers...Gracias ALMA Awards!!!
Oh I am so glad for David Archuleta he is amazing so glad he is being recognized by the latino community! Estoy bien orgullosa de ti David! Te queremos mucho!
Plus love that pic of him lol so handsome
I am so proud of David he deserves this so much. Nice article and picture of David. BTW, did you know he has a Christmas Album coming out? It's called "Christmas from the Heart." The album will be released on October 13, 2009. You can pre-order it at Amazon dot com.
So excited that David Archuleta is being recognized. He is an amazing singer and performer with a humble and gracious character.
Well earned recognition.
I'm so happy for and proud of David Archuleta. There is no harder working young star on the scene than he, and when you combine that with an awe inspiring talent, well, magic happens!
I love you David!
Congratulations David Archuleta!
david archuleta love hot me my too is
Congrats David! I love you!
We are so excited to see David at the 2009 ALMA Awards show, he is such an amazing talent and an incredible human being, we are just so thrilled for David!! He truly deserves the recognition he is getting & we are so very proud of him! Also, can't wait for David's new Christmas CD, "Christmas from the Heart" to be released October 13th, & also available to preorder now online at Amazon!! Will surely be beautiful!!!
David Archuleta is the real deal! He is an amazing singer/songwriter but an even more incredible human being. He is a beautiful role model for not only our youth, but for everyone. He inspires with his music and his spirit and I'm proud to be one of his biggest fans!
Grats to David Archuleta on behalf of David's many adult fans, including myself!
david :)
I have been following David Archuleta since day one of American Idol and he continues to impress many fans all over the world. He truly is the voice of this generation and anything he sings turns to gold. He deserves this nomination and I am so looking forward to this award show September 18th. His Kindness and humility truly is the real deal!
I am so happy for David Archuleta being honored at the ALMA awards. I have been a huge fan of David's since his AI days; however, he has come a long way since then with his huge hit "Crush" which just won Best Love Song on Teen Choice Awards! I have been to many of David's concerts including his solo tour and recently his summer tour. I just think David Archuleta is such an amazing singer/songwriter. And I am super excited because he is releasing his Christmas album on Oct 13 and is also working on a second album to be released next year. David voice is just phenomenal!
Thanks so much everyone for leaving your comments on these fine young talents! Your response has been impressive to say the least! I'll be back with results of the ALMA's later in September. In the meantime, keep your fingers crossed for your favorites! They are all winners in my book!
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