Familiar names and exciting up-and-comers nominated for ALMA Awards this year
The National Council of La Raza has just released its list of nominees for the 2012 (National Council of La Raza) ALMA Awards®. Fans can now vote for their favorite stars online at ALMAAwards.com, and even enter for the chance to attend the show as an ALMA Awards VIP, complete with airfare, hotel accommodations, and tickets to the after-party. The ceremony will be taped in advance, then–like last year–shown as a one-hour prime-time special on Friday, September 21 at 8P.
Long-time fan favorites like Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes, Rosalyn Sanchez, and Zoë Saldaña are on the list for favorite film performances…and so are relative newcomers like Rodrigo Santoro and Diego Boneta. The television nominations are equally varied, from veterans like Hector Elizondo, and Benjamin Bratt to newer names like Tyler Posey and Michael Trevino.
The fan-votes are one factor in the selection of ALMA Award-winner. The NCLR also takes box office, Nielsen and Billboard rankings into account, in consultation with the NCLR ALMA Awards Production Leadership Team. Selection rules and eligibility are posted at www.almaawards.com. Not all awards will be presented on-air during the NBC special. However, viewers can watch the remaining award presentations during the preshow that will be streamed online via telemundo.com/almaawards. To vote, please go to www.almaawards.com; voting ends on September 7, 2012.
This year the show will be produced by Dick Clark Productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. NBC will air the initial broadcast; mun2 will present the ALMA Awards Red Carpet special and rebroadcast the show; Telemundo will host the official ALMA Awards website at www.telemundo.com/almaawards; and Comcast will leverage its cable outlets to both promote and provide the show to viewers via video on demand.
“Along with our partners NBCU/Comcast, PepsiCo, and of course, Eva Longoria, NCLR is revving up for what will surely be a fabulous show,” co-producer Janet Murguia said. “With their partnership and with our strong and varied slate of nominees this year, we’re looking forward to presenting an amazing show for our viewers and fans.”
For additional information, including announcements about the presenters and performers at this year’s ceremony, please visit www.almaawards.com or follow the show on Twitter at @almaawards. Information is also available at www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.
And the ALMA Awards nominees for 2012 are…
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 Saldaña, 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 (NBC)
- Gabriel Iglesias, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (Comedy Central)
- George Lopez, Take Me Out (FOX)
- Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (FOX)
- William Levy, Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor
- Benjamin Bratt, Private Practice (ABC)
- Danny Pino, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
- Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)
- James Roday, Psych (USA)
- Charlie Sheen, Anger Management (FX)
Favorite TV Actress—Drama
- Jordana Brewster, Dallas (TNT)
- Julie Gonzalo, Dallas (TNT)
- Cote de Pablo, NCIS (CBS)
- Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)
- Madeleine Stowe, Revenge (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
- Victoria Justice, Victorious (Nickelodeon)
- Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation (NBC)
- Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)
- Bella Thorne, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
- Sofía Vergara, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
- Guillermo Diaz, Scandal (ABC)
- Carlos Gomez, The Glades (A&E)
- Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)
- Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries (CW)
- David Zayas, Dexter (Showtime)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
- Hector Elizondo, Last Man Standing (ABC)
- Ian Gomez, Cougar Town (TBS)
- Adam Irigoyen, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
- Oscar Nuñez, The Office (NBC)
- Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
- Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)
- Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
- Sarah Ramos, Parenthood (NBC)
- Gina Torres, Suits (USA Network)
- Lauren Vélez, Dexter (Showtime)
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
