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Selena Gomez, David Archuleta win 2009 ALMA Awards

September 18, 12:42 PMChildren's Entertainment ExaminerPaula Slade
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ALMA Best Comedy Actress in Television Selena Gomez (AP Photo Dan Steinberg)

 

It was a glorious evening for two of the entertainment industry’s brightest young stars, Selena Gomez and David Archuleta, both garnering a coveted ALMA Award at Royce Auditorium in Los Angeles, September 17, 2009.

Archuleta, who also performed at the ceremony, received honors in the Male Music Rising Star category and Gomez was designated Best Comedy Actress in television for her portrayal of Alex Russo in the hit Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.

Also picking up awards for their behind-the-scenes artistic contributions were “Twilight” hair stylist Mary Ann Valdes and makeup artist Jeanne Van Phue.

The ALMA’s, celebrates outstanding achievements of Latinos in the entertainment industry and this year’s show, “The 2009 ALMA Awards,” will be broadcast exclusively on the ABC Television Network Friday, September 18, 2009 at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Until this evening's broadcast, take a peek at some still photos:

Jake T. Austin, right, presents Selena Gomez with the year in television comedy actress award at the ALMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

 

Selena Gomez accepts the year in television comedy actress award at the ALMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

 

Selena Gomez accepts the year in television comedy actress award at the ALMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

 

Jake T. Austin arrives for the ALMA Awards (AP Photo Dan Steinberg)

 

David Archuleta arrives at the ALMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

 


David Archuleta, left, and Thomas Hopkins perform at the ALMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

 

Singer David Archuleta poses in the media room after winning an award for best new artist at The Alma Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

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