By EFE
28 Oct 2023, 18:29 PM EDT
The gala, held before a hundred Hispanic exponents in the Old Cathedral of Los Angeles and presented by Francia Raisa and MJ Acosta-Ruiz, had its highlight when Eva Longoria took the microphone and expressed her “commitment to Latin talent.”
“We must define what is important to each of us. “I defend the inclusion and power of our community, as well as our integrity and quality in telling stories in all fields,” said the performer and businesswoman with Mexican roots, who recently directed her debut feature “Flamin’ Hot.”
Part of that cast also gathered at this Friday’s gala, in which the recipient of the award in the “Icon” category shared the spotlight with Eugenio Derbez.
The main character of the new film “Radical” was presented with the “Social Impact” award and went on stage demonstrating a great sense of humor: “Last year I had an accident and my shoulder broke into 17 different places, today I gratefully receive the impact award,” he said with a laugh.
“Fame must be used to help those who need it (…) Our contribution in the media and telling stories can help control narratives, inspire new generations and pave the way for a future in which the world sees us united with Latinos . That is very important in such a divided society,” stated the Mexican actor.
The attendees then burst into applause before an improvised speech by Derbez that gave way to other well-known faces of Hispanic culture, who were also awarded this Friday, such as the filmmaker Ángel Manuel Soto (“Blue Beetle”), the performer Gina Torres ( “Pearson”), the businesswoman Julissa Prado or the actor and rapper Jharrel Jerome.
The Impacto Awards make up one of the branches of the NHMC, whose mission is to highlight the importance of “fair and positive” Latino representation in the media and platforms. Likewise, it is also committed to the education and training of new Hispanic talents in the entertainment industry.
Among the winners in previous editions of these awards are Salma Hayek, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo, Diego Luna, America Ferrera, and George and Mayan López, among many others.
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