America Ferrera: Honored at ALMAs
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chris.clower
Posted:
August, 17 2008
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 America Ferrera: Honored at ALMAs
America Ferrera, the star of the television show "Ugly Betty", has been named as the Chevy Entertainer of the Year. The 24 year old America Ferrera has been honored for her role in "Ugly Betty" at the 2008 ALMA Awards.
ALMA Award or the American Latino Media Arts Award is a distinction awarded to Latino performers (actors, film and television directors, and musicians) who promote positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment field.
The ABC comedy series won awards for directing and best performance by a Latino-led ensemble cast.
Colombian singer Shakira was also recognised for her offstage efforts, receiving the Humanitarian Award for her work in early childhood education.
The two-hour program, taped on Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, which will be telecasted on September 12 on ABC.
BeBe Winans, Wynonna Judd and Lucero, performed a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, who received the Trailblazer Award for her contributions to American music.
A complete list of winners of the 2008 ALMA Awards:  1. Entertainer of the year: America Ferrera
2. Humanitarian award: Shakira
3. Trailblazer award: Linda Ronstadt
4. Performance by a Latino ensemble in
a television series: "Ugly Betty", ABC.
5. Actor in a television series, drama:
Edward James Olmos, "Battlestar Galactica",
SciFi Channel.
6. Actress in a television series, drama:
Roselyn Sanchez, "Without A Trace", CBS.
7. Actor in a television series, comedy:
Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men", CBS.
8. Actress in a television series, comedy:
Judy Reyes, "Scrubs", NBC.
9. Supporting actor in a television series,
drama: Jorge Garcia, "Lost", ABC.
10.Supporting actress in a television series, drama: Julie Gonzalo, "Eli Stone", ABC.
11.Director of a television series: Linda Mendoza, "Ugly Betty", ABC.
12.Writing for a television series: Gloria Calderon Kellett, "How I Met Your Mother", CBS.
13.Comedy special: "George Lopez: America's Mexican", HBO.
14.Made-for TV documentary: "American Experience: Roberto Clemente", PBS.
15.Career achievement award: David Wader, Stage Manager.
16.Special achievement in fashion: Narciso Rodriguez.
17.Special achievement award: Spanish-language motion picture: "La Misma Luna".
18.Special achievement award: Director of a made-for-TV movie: Kenny Ortega, "High School Musical 2", Disney Channel. |
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