ADVISORY: Latino Celebrities to be Honored at Oscar-Weekend Impact Awards Gala by National Hispanic Media Coalition

Media Advisory For: February 24, 2017

CONTACT Clarissa Corona 213.718.0732 communications@nhmc.org

MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO-OP: Latino Celebrities to be Honored at Oscar-Weekend Impact Awards Gala by National Hispanic Media Coalition

BEVERLY HILLS – Kicking off Oscars weekend, on Friday, February 24, the National Hispanic Media Coalition will host their star-studded 20th annual Impact Awards Gala at the historic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where Latinos making outstanding contributions to the positive portrayals of Latinos in film and TV will be honored. WHAT: Black tie affair to honor outstanding contributions to the positive portrayals of Latinos in media, hosted by the National Hispanic Media Coalition. WHO:
  • Karla Souza, Outstanding Performance in a Television Series (How To Get Away With Murder)
  • Jaime Camil, Outstanding Performance in a Television Series (Jane the Virgin)
  • Roberto Orci, Visionary Impact Award (Transformers, Star Trek, The Amazing Spiderman 2)
  • One Day at a Time, Outstanding Comedy Series, executive producers Mike Royce, Gloria Calderón Kellet, and actress Justina Machado to accept the award
  • Elena of Avalor, Outstanding Animated Series, creator and executive producer Craig Gerber, and co-producer and story editor Silvia Olivas to accept the award
  • Hate Rising, Outstanding Documentary, producer Catherine Tambini to accept the award on behalf of the team, including Fusion and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos
Special Presenter: Norman Lear, a World War II veteran, actor, writer, producer, director, and creator of such legendary sitcoms including, One Day at a Time, All In The Family, Good Times, Sanford And Son, The Jeffersons, Maude, and many others that defined and revolutionized American television. Emcees: Christina Vidal, actress known for Training Day, Freaky Friday and Welcome to the Dollhouse Lisa Vidal, actress and producer known for Being Mary Jane, Star Trek and The Division WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2017 5:30 p.m. Media Check-In 6:00-7:00 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals, Reception 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony WHERE: Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd Grand Ballroom Beverly Hills, CA 90212 CONTACT: For questions, interviews or to confirm attendance, please email Courtney Holsworth at courtney@balestramedia.com. Please send all red carpet requests to AEM at americanentertainmentmarketing@gmail.com. NHMC’s 2017 title and diamond event sponsors include The Walt Disney Company, Univision Communications Inc., and Comcast NBCUniversal.

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National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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