Among the many celebrities including Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Charo, Rita Moreno and Gloria Estephan... The Hispanic Network Magazine was able to congratulate these celebrities and thank them for their contributions and participation in NCLR and The Hispanic Network Magazine.The National Council of Laraza (NCLR), the nation's largest Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards honors the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans in television programs, films, and music videos that provide positive and accurate portrayals of Latinos. The ALMA Awards was taped at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California, on Sunday, April 11, 1999 and will air on ABC on Thursday, June 3, 1999.
The Show, the only two-hour themed primetime special produced on any of the four major English-language networks, was named "ALMA" (Spanish for "spirit" or "soul") in an effort to reflect the spirit as well as the scope of the awards program. The ALMA Awards are an entertainment special, but they are also an opportunity for the Latino community to celebrate its achievements, and a tool to educate others about the contributions of Hispanic Americans to this nation.
Working with NCLR, the Center for Media and Public Affairs conducted research to determine the quality of representation that Hispanic Americans receive in the mass media. This research revealed that Hispanics, as of the mid-1900's, were less visible in the entertainment industry than they were in the 1950's. Further, the research showed that Hispanics were often portrayed negatively and in ways that did not reflect the broad range of the Hispanic experience in the United States.
The ALMA Awards, were created to counter these negative representations by shining the spotlight on those individuals responsible for the television programs and films that accurately reflect the Hispanic American experience. The goal is to mix entertainment with mission by showcasing outstanding artists and talented individuals, while underscoring the need to change current media perceptions and representations of Hispanic Americans.
The ALMA Awards, however, represent just one part of NCLR's overall media advocacy efforts. These efforts include a combination of increased research and policy analysis, an aggressive media advocacy and public education campaign, and the promotion of accurate and sensitive Latino media portrayals and coverage. Through these combined efforts, NCLR hopes to effect fundamental changes in public perceptions of the Hispanic community in the United States.
· Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film:
Antonio Banderas, The Mask of Zorro
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· Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film:
Elizabeth Pena, Rush Hour
· Outstanding Actor in a
Supporting Role in a Feature
Film: Kirk Acevedo, The Thin
Red Line
· Outstanding Actor in a Feature
Film in a Crossover Role: Andy
Garcia, Desperate Measures
· Outstanding Actress in a
Feature Film in a Crossover
Role: Jennifer Lopez,
Out of Sight
· Outstanding Latino Director of a feature film:
Gregory Nava, Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
· Outstanding Performance of a Song for a Feature Film: Marc Anthony and Tina Arena, "I Want To Spend My Lifetime
Loving You" The Mask of Zoro
· Outstanding Drama Series: "NYPDBlue," ABC
· Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Benjamin Bratt, "Law & Order" NBC
· Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Rita Moreno, "OZ" HBO
· Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role: Jimmy Smits, "NYPD Blue" ABC
· Outstanding Comedy Series or Special: "Freak" HBO
· Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: (tie) Nestor Carbonell, "Suddenly Sussan" NBC and Bruno Campos, "Jesse" NBC
· Outstanding Performance by an Individual or Act in a Variety or Comedy Special: John Leguizamo, "Freak" HBO
· Outstanding Music Video: "Heavan's What I Feel" Gloria Estefan
· Outstanding Host in a Variety/Music/Comedy Special or Series: Gloria Estefan, "The World Music Awards" ABC
· Outstanding Performance by Individual in a Music Series or Special: Placido Domingo, "The Metropolitan Opera Presents Samson and Dalila" PBS
· Outstanding Made-for-Television Movie or Mini- Series: Thicker Than Blood" TNT
· Outstanding Actor in Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series: Benjamin Bratt "Exiled" NBC
· Outstanding Actress in Made-for- Television Movie or Mini-Series: Maria Conchita Alonso, "My Husbands Secret Life" USA Network
· Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role: Edward James Olmos, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, ABC
· Outstanding Host in a National Information Program: Giselle Fernandez, "Access Hollywood" Syndicated
· Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera: Mark Consuelos, "All My Children" ABC
· Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Soap Opera: Socorro Santiago, "All My Children" ABC
· Outstanding Made-for-Television Documentary: Selena "Behind the Music" VH-1
· Outstanding Correspondent in a Primetime News Magazine: Giselle Fernandez, "Dateline" NBC
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