Imagen Award
The Imagen Award ( Imagen = Spanish for Image ) has been presented annually since 1985 by the Imagen Foundation , an organization that has set itself the task of “promoting and recognizing the positive representation of Latinos in the entertainment industry ”.
background
In 1983, founder Helen Hernandez met with TV writer and producer, Norman Lear . Lear was aware of the almost complete lack of positive depictions of Latinos in the entertainment industry and understood the importance of depicting positive imagery. The two met with the leaders of the National Conference for Community and Justice , an organization whose civil rights and civil society-oriented commitment is reflected in the fight against prejudice and racist tendencies.
The result was the Imagen Foundation Awards Competition (or Imagen Awards for short ), which was founded in 1985. It is now an event that follows an annual Hollywood tradition and promotes the television, film and advertising industries to portray Latino actors and productions in a positive and precise manner. The tradition of the Imagen Awards is to recognize and portray those important producers , directors and writers who work behind the scenes, as well as the Latino actors in their positive roles.
development
The honorees include a. Andy García , Antonio Banderas , Phil Roman , Edward James Olmos , Bill Meléndez , Rita Moreno , Jennifer Lopez , Coté de Pablo , Robert Rodriguez , Raymond Cruz , Hector Elizondo and Jimmy Smits .
Individual evidence
Web links
- Imagen Foundation Official Website , English