'Ugly Betty' wins top honors at 2008 ALMA Awards

'Ugly Betty' wins top honors at 2008 ALMA Awards

12:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. – Ugly Betty and its star, America Ferrera, took top honors Sunday at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognize achievements by Hispanic artists.

The ABC comedy series won awards for directing and best performance by a Latino-led ensemble cast. Ms. Ferrera, 24, was named Chevy Entertainer of the Year for her on-screen work as Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty and her off-screen efforts to encourage young people to get involved in the political process.

Shakira was also recognized for her offstage efforts, receiving the Humanitarian Award for her work in early childhood education.

A host of artists, including BeBe Winans, Wynonna and Lucero, performed a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, who received the Trailblazer Award for her contributions to American music.

The Black Eyed Peas, the Cheetah Girls, Sergio Mendes and Cheech and Chong also performed at the ceremony, hosted by Eva Longoria Parker at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

The National Council of La Raza, the country's largest Hispanic advocacy organization, created the ALMA Awards in 1995 to honor Hispanic performers and promote positive images of Hispanics in entertainment. ALMA stands for American Latino Media Arts and also means "soul" in Spanish.

The ceremony will be televised Sept. 12 on ABC.

The Associated Press

2008 ALMA

Awards winners

Entertainer of the year: America Ferrera

Humanitarian award: Shakira

Trailblazer award: Linda Ronstadt

Performance by a Latino ensemble in a television series: Ugly Betty, ABC

Actor in a TV series, drama: Edward James Olmos, Battlestar Galactica, SciFi Channel

Actress in a TV series, drama: Roselyn Sanchez, Without A Trace, CBS

Actor in a TV series, comedy: Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men, CBS

Actress in a TV series, comedy: Judy Reyes, Scrubs, NBC

Supporting actor in a TV series, drama: Jorge Garcia, Lost, ABC.

Supporting actress in a TV series, drama: Julie Gonzalo, Eli Stone, ABC

Director of a TV series: Linda Mendoza, Ugly Betty, ABC.

Writing for a TV series: Gloria Calderon Kellett, How I Met Your Mother, CBS

Comedy special: George Lopez: America's Mexican, HBO

Made-for-TV documentary: American Experience: Roberto Clemente, PBS

Career achievement award: David Wader, stage manager

Special achievement in fashion: Narciso Rodriguez.

Special achievement award: Spanish-language motion picture: La Misma Luna

Special achievement award: Director of a made-for-TV movie: Kenny Ortega, High School Musical 2, Disney Channel

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