The National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) ALMA Awards show took place this weekend honoring the "spirit" (which translates to alma in Spanish) and accomplishments of Latinos "who have upheld and promoted a socially proactive image of Hispanic culture in today’s media."
Among the honorees is "Modern Family’s" Rico Rodriguez, who’s 13-years-old and going on 40. He won the favorite TV actor in a supporting role award.
George Lopez won favorite variety personality for hosting "Lopez Tonight." Lopez, who’s show was canceled earlier this year, became the first Mexican-American to host a late night talk show on an English language network when his show premiered on TBS in November 2009.
ABC’s "Desperate Housewives" also took home an award for favorite TV series. The Sunday primetime show includes one of the most diverse casts on television; its current stars include Eva Longoria, Ricardo Chavira and Vanessa Williams.
The awards show was hosted by friends Eva Longoria and George Lopez and will be televised this Friday, September 16 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on NBC
A list of the complete winners is below:
Favorite Movie
WINNER: A Better Life
Favorite Movie Actor
WINNER: Antonio Banderas – You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger
NOMINEES: Demián Bichir – A Better Life
Bobby Cannavale – Win Win
Michael Peña – Battle: Los Angeles
Danny Trejo – Machete
Favorite Movie Actress – Drama/Adventure
WINNER: Jessica Alba – Machete
NOMINEES: Penelope Cruz – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Rosario Dawson – Unstoppable
Michelle Rodriguez – Battle: Los Angeles
Zoë Saldana – Takers
Favorite Movie Actress – Comedy/Musical
WINNER: Alexa Vega – From Prada to Nada
NOMINEES: Christina Aguilera – Burlesque
Eva Mendes – The Other Guys
Cameron Diaz – Bad Teacher
Selena Gomez – Monte Carlo
Favorite TV Series
WINNER: Desperate Housewives
NOMINEES: CSI: Miami
Modern Family
Wizards of Waverly Place
Favorite TV Actor – Leading Role
WINNER: Adam Rodriguez – CSI: Miami
NOMINEES: Ricardo Chavira – Desperate Housewives
Ian Gomez – Cougar Town
Joshua Gomez – Chuck
James Roday – Psych
Favorite TV Actress – Leading Role in a Drama
WINNER: Cote de Pablo – NCIS
NOMINEES: Eva LaRue – CSI: Miami
Francia Raisa – The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Sara Ramirez – Grey’s Anatomy
Sarah Shahi – Fairly Legal
Favorite TV Actress – Leading Role in a Comedy
WINNER: Demi Lovato – Sonny With a Chance
NOMINEES: Selena Gomez – Wizards of Waverly Place
Victoria Justice – Victorious
Naya Rivera – Glee
Sofía Vergara – Modern Family
Favorite TV Actress – Supporting Role
WINNER: Maria Canals-Barrera – Wizards of Waverly Place
NOMINEES: Constance Marie – Switched At Birth
Aubrey Plaza – Parks and Recreation
Sarah Ramos – Parenthood
Lauren Vélez – Dexter
Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role
WINNER: Rico Rodriguez – Modern Family
NOMINEES: Oscar Nuñez – The Office
Michael Trevino – The Vampire Diaries
Tristan Wilds – 90210
David Zayas – Dexter
Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
WINNER: George Lopez – Lopez Tonight
NOMINEES: Christina Aguilera – The Voice
Jennifer Lopez – American Idol
Mario Lopez – Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby
Cesar Millan – Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan
Favorite Male Music Artist
WINNER: Pitbull
NOMINEES: Taio Cruz
Enrique Iglesias
Bruno Mars
Ricky Martin
Favorite Female Music Artist
WINNER: Naya Rivera
NOMINEES: Christina Aguilera
Selena Gomez
Jennifer Lopez
Shakira