Congratulations 2025 Tony Award Nominees!

May 2, 2025

Statement on Behalf of Brenda Victoria Castillo, President and CEO, National Hispanic Media Coalition on 2025 Tony Awards Nominations 

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) applauds the 2025 Tony Award nominations for their recognition of Latino stories and talent. We would like to especially congratulate our 2025 NHMC Impacts New York Award honoree, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL, which has been nominated in 2 categories, including a nod for NHMC Visionary Alliance Member Justina Machado (Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical)! A special congratulations to Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez for their nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre.

Today’s nominations reflect the vibrancy of our Latino stories, transcending film and television, and being recognized and enjoyed on Broadway. Our community is not a monolith, and we are proud to see two distinct Latino stories making their mark on Broadway's stages.

We would like to congratulate the team behind BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB for their 10 Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, Marco Ramirez (Best Book of a Musical), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical), Arnulfo Maldonado (Best Scenic Design of a Musical), Dede Ayite (Best Costume Design of a Musical), Tyler Micoleau (Best Lighting Design of a Musical), Jonathan Deans (Best Sound Design of a Musical), Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck (Best Choreography), Saheem Ali (Best Direction of a Musical), and Marco Paguia (Best Orchestrations).

Storytelling is a powerful art form with the ability to shape perspectives and we are so proud our Latino stories are being recognized on such a prestigious stage. 

Yours in the Movement, 

Brenda Victoria Castillo

President & CEO

National Hispanic Media Coalition

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.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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