Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

Peña Earns a Spirit Award Nomination

Peña Earns a Spirit Award Nomination

Michael Peña has the spirit… The 36-year-old Mexican American actor has received a Spirit Award nomination in the Best Supporting Male category for his work in the police drama End of Watch. Peña, who portrays Los Angeles police officer Mike...

Nov 30, 12 • Awards1 Comment »
Louis C.K.'s

Louis C.K.’s “Louie” Earns Producers Guild of America Award Nomination

Louis C.K. has received some love from the Producers Guild of America… The 45-year-old half-Mexican-American actor/comedian’s critically acclaimed Louie has picked up a nomination in the TV portion of the PGA Awards. The FX series, which earned...

Nov 28, 12 • Awards1 Comment »
Hayek Honored with Germany's Prestigious Bambi Award

Hayek Honored with Germany’s Prestigious Bambi Award

Salma Hayek is getting the Bambi treatment for her contributions in the entertainment industry… The 46-year-old Mexican actress claimed one of Germany’s prestigious Bambi Awards this year, which honor local and international celebrities for...

Nov 24, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »
Banegas Earns International Emmy Award...

Banegas Earns International Emmy Award…

Cristina Banegas has picked up her first International Emmy… The 66-year-old Argentine actress won the Best Performance by an Actress award at the 40th International Emmy Awards from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences...

Nov 21, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »
Shakira Wins Favorite Latin Artist at the American Music Awards

Shakira Wins Favorite Latin Artist at the American Music Awards

Shakira is the country’s reigning reina of Latin music… The 35-year-old Colombian singer and soon-to-be The Voice coach picked up the Favorite Latin Artist award at Sunday night’s American Music Awards. Shakira, who was the first female to win...

Nov 19, 12 • Awards1 Comment »
Lovato Leads the Pack of Latino People's Choice Award Nominees

Lovato Leads the Pack of Latino People’s Choice Award Nominees

Multi-hyphenate Demi Lovato is the people’s Latina pop princess… The 20-year-old part-Mexican American singer, actress and The X Factor judge has picked up three People’s Choice Awards nominations, the most of any Hispanic artist. Lovato, who...

Nov 16, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »
Jesse & Joy Win Big at the Latin Grammys...

Jesse & Joy Win Big at the Latin Grammys…

There’s plenty of joy in Jesse & Joy’s world this week… The Mexican pop/rock duo proved to be the ultimate victor at Thursday night’s Latin Grammy Awards show. The 29-year-old Jesse Huerta and his 26-year-old hermanita Joy Huerta picked...

Nov 16, 12 • Awards4 Comments »
Restart Nominated for MTV EMA Best Worldwide Act Award

Restart Nominated for MTV EMA Best Worldwide Act Award

Restart is representin’ Latin America in a big way… The Brazilian happy rock band, one of the best-known bands in the country, has been named one of the finalists for an MTV European Music Award in the best Worldwide Act category Restart –...

Oct 30, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »
Moneo Receives Spain's Prince of Asturias Award

Moneo Receives Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award

Rafael Moneo is reaping the rewards for his work enriching urban spaces… The 75-year-old Spanish architect received the Prince of Asturias Award in the Arts category during a special presentation on Friday at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo....

Oct 28, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »
Vasquez Named Best Young Filmmaker at Austin Film Festival

Vasquez Named Best Young Filmmaker at Austin Film Festival

Nicco Vasquez may be the next coming of Robert Rodriguez… The 18-year-old Latino filmmaker, a San Antonio native, picked up the Best Young Filmmaker award at the Austin Film Festival for his short film Crumbs. It was one of 16 finalists in the...

Oct 22, 12 • AwardsNo Comments »