ALMA Award
The American Latino Media Arts Awards ( ALMA Awards for short ) are given to Latin American actors , directors and musicians who have made a positive contribution to the public image of their compatriots.
The award was launched in 1995 by the US National Council of La Raza to counteract negative stereotypes in the US entertainment industry. The awards are presented annually.
Prize winners (extract)
2006
2007
2008
2009
- Salma Hayek
- Óscar de la Hoya
- Raul Yzaguirre
- Jessica Alba
- John Leguizamo
- Penélope Cruz for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona
- Benjamin Bratt
- Lauren Velez
- Oscar Núñez
- Selena Gomez
- David Archuleta
- Alfredo De Villa
- Mary Ann Valdes
- Jeanne Van Phue
- Rick Najera
2011
Movie
- Best film: A Better Life
- Best Actor: Antonio Banderas in I See the Man of Your Dreams
- Best actress in the Drama / Adventure category: Jessica Alba in Machete
- Best Film Actress in the Comedy / Musical Category: Alexa Vega in From Prada to Nada
watch TV
- Best TV series: Desperate Housewives
- Best Actor on a Reality, Variety Show, or Comedy Show: George Lopez in Lopez Tonight
- Best Television Actor / Leading Actor: Adam Rodriguez in CSI: Miami
- Best Television Actor / Supporting Actor: Rico Rodriguez in Modern Family
- Best TV Actress / Lead Actress in the Drama Category: Coté de Pablo in Navy CIS
- Best TV Actress / Leading Actress in the Comedy Category: Demi Lovato in Sonny Munroe
- Best TV Actress / Supporting Actress: Maria Canals-Barrera in The Wizards of Waverly Place
music
- Best Male Musician: Pitbull
- Best female musician: Naya Rivera
Special awards
- Outstanding achievement in the Documentary Category: Raymond Telles
- Outstanding performance in the screenplay category: Cynthia Cidre
- Outstanding performance in the category Director: Gregory Nava
- Special achievement: The Harvest
- The 2011 Pepsico Adelante Alma Award: AltaMed Health Services Corporation
2012
Movie
- Best film: Girl in Progress
- Best Actor: Diego Boneta as Drew Boley in Rock Of Ages
- Best Actress in the Drama / Adventure Category: Zoë Saldaña in Colombiana
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy / Musical: Aubrey Plaza in Safety Not Guaranteed
- Best Supporting Actor: Édgar Ramírez in Wrath of the Titans
- Best Supporting Actress: Cierra Ramirez in Girl in Progress
watch TV
- Best Actor in a Reality Show, Variety Show or Comedy Show: Christina Aguilera in The Voice
- Best Television Actor / Leading Actor: Tyler Posey in Teen Wolf
- Best TV Actor / Supporting Actor in the Drama Category: Jon Huertas in Castle
- Best Television Actor / Supporting Actor in the Comedy Category: Rico Rodriguez, in Modern Family
- Best TV Actress / Leading Actress in the Drama Category: Lana Parrilla in Once Upon a Time ...
- Best TV Actress / Lead Actress in the Comedy Category: Naya Rivera in Glee
- Best TV Actress / Supporting Actress: Constance Marie in Switched at Birth
music
- Best Male Musician: Pitbull
- Best female musician: Naya Rivera
Special awards
- The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award: Henry Darrow
- Outstanding performance in the screenplay category: Cheech Marin
- Special achievement: Christina Aguilera
- The Pepsico Adelante Alma Award 2011: El Centro Del Pueblo