ALMA Awards to Highlight American Latino Contributions to Music, Television, Film, Sports
For the seventeenth year, the NCLR ALMA Awards will highlight the best American Latino contributions to music, television, and film.
Host and executive producer Eva Longoria and George Lopez will host the awards show on Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.
Longoria is nominated for "Favorite Movie Actress" in the drama and adventure category for her role in For Greater Glory.
NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía said the show is an integral part of NCLR's mission to create greater opportunities for Hispanic families in the United States.
"As a national prime-time television special with a cause, the NCLR ALMA Awards demonstrates how inclusion strengthens the entertainment industry and diversity strengthens our country by promoting fair, accurate, and representative portrayals of Latinos," Murguía said.
The awards will also honor Latino Olympians.
Swimmer Ryan Lochte, water polo champions Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens, gymnast Danell Leyva and runner Leonel Manzano are among the Latino US Olympians.
Christina Aguilera, a five-time Grammy winner and coach on NBC's The Voice, will receive the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her career and work in philanthropy. Aguilera has received 10 nominations and taken home three ALMAs.
Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz are nominated for "Favorite Movie Actress" for a comedy or musical.
Pitbull, Romeo Santos, and Ricky Martin are among the leading men up for "Favorite Male Music Artist."
Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana Natalie Morales, America Ferrera, Michael Peña, Nicole Richie, and Wilmer Valderrama were announced as presenters.
Viewers can also watch the entire special online after it airs at https://telemundo.com/almaawards and on www.nbc.com/alma-awards.
Complete list of nominations for the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards:
Favorite Movie
Act of Valor
For Greater Glory
Girl in Progress
Puss in Boots
The Way
Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages
Benicio Del Toro, Savages
Andy Garcia, For Greater Glory
Rodrigo Santoro, What to Expect When You're Expecting
Martin Sheen, The Way
Favorite Movie Actress-Drama/Adventure
Salma Hayek, Savages
Eva Longoria, For Greater Glory
Eva Mendes, Girl in Progress
Roselyn Sanchez, Act of Valor
Zoë Saldana, Colombiana
Favorite Movie Actress-Comedy/Musical
Bérénice Bejo, The Artist
Penélope Cruz, To Rome With Love
Cameron Diaz, What to Expect When You're Expecting
Jennifer Lopez, What to Expect When You're Expecting
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed
Favorite Movie Actor-Supporting Role
Demián Bichir, Savages
Rubén Blades, For Greater Glory
Emilio Estevez, The Way
Oscar Isaac, For Greater Glory
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans
Favorite Movie Actress-Supporting Role
Mia Maestro, Savages
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress
Genesis Rodriguez, Man on the Ledge
Harmony Santana, Gun Hill Road
Sofía Vergara, The Three Stooges
Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice
Gabriel Iglesias, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution
George Lopez, Take Me Out
Jennifer Lopez, American Idol
William Levy, Dancing with the Stars
Favorite TV Actor
Benjamin Bratt, Private Practice
Danny Pino, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf
James Roday, Psych
Charlie Sheen, Anger Management
Favorite TV Actress-Drama
Jordana Brewster, Dallas
Julie Gonzalo, Dallas
Cote de Pablo, NCIS
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Favorite TV Actress-Comedy
Victoria Justice, Victorious
Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation
Naya Rivera, Glee
Belle Thorne, Shake It Up
Sofía Vergara, Modern Family
Favorite TV Actor-Supporting Role in a Drama
Guillermo Diaz, Scandal
Carlos Gomez, The Glades
Jon Huertas, Castle
Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries
David Zayas, Dexter
Favorite TV Actor-Supporting Role in a Comedy
Hector Elizondo, Last Man Standing
Ian Gomez, Cougar Town
Adam Irigoyen, Shake It Up
Oscar Nuñez, The Office
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family
Favorite TV Actress-Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth
Sara Ramirez, Grey's Anatomy
Sarah Ramos, Parenthood
Gina Torres, Suits
Lauren Vélez, Dexter
Favorite Male Music Artist
Bruno Mars
Pitbull
Ricky Martin
Romeo Santos
Santana
Favorite Female Music Artist
Gloria Estefan
Jennifer Lopez
Demi Lovato
Naya Rivera
Esperanza Spalding