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NHMC Celebrates Latino Excellence Amidst Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

Jul 7, 2025

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The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) on Friday, June 6th, hosted its annual Impact Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, recognizing individuals in the entertainment industry who champion accurate and positive portrayals of the Latino community. The event, co-hosted by writer, actor, and comedian Al Madrigal and actress, writer, and producer Jessica Marie Garcia, celebrated the achievements of honorees while underscoring the critical need for positive representation in media, especially in light of recent anti-immigrant actions.

Honoring Latino Excellence

The 2025 NHMC Impact Awards Gala honored a diverse group of talents, including the casts of Acapulco (Authentic Storytelling Impact Award) and Cobra Kai (Ensemble Impact Award), accepted by Camila Perez & Enrique Arrizon and Xolo Maridueña, respectively. Other notable honorees included Cris Abrego (Leadership Impact Award), Daniella Pineda (Outstanding Performance Impact Award), Isabela Merced (Next Generation Impact Award), Phil Lord (Visionary Impact Award), and Rey Mysterio (Legend Impact Award).

(L-R): Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, and Xolo Maridueña on the carpet for the Impact Awards Gala.

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