The Imagen Foundation is pleased to share that the Influential Latinos in Media event is back for 2022. The event recognizes executives of Latino descent in the entertainment industry whose work and influence have made a significant impact within their organizations and the industry. This year's celebration will take place at LA Plaza de Cultura [...]
FX’s Pose, Mayans M.C., Hulu’s Love Victor and Netflix’s Ya No Estoy Aquí Among Winners LOS ANGELES, CA (October 10, 2021) — The 2021 Imagen Awards were announced this evening during a live-streamed ceremony exclusively on PBSSoCal.org and KCET.org. The awards were hosted by Aida Rodriguez (Last Comic Standing), Chuey Martinez (Dish Nation), Isabella [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 24, 2021) – The Imagen Foundation announced today Tanya Saracho as this year’s recipient of the Norman Lear Writer’s Award. Saracho is a playwright and television writer who recently served as creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed series Vida on Starz. Vida aired its third and final season [...]
A Celebration of Our Community: United, Talented, and Diverse LOS ANGELES, CA (August 2, 2021) – Nominations for the 36th annual Imagen Awards were announced today by Helen Hernandez, President of The Imagen Foundation. This year’s awards recognize an array of Latino talent with ground-breaking performances, storytelling, and powerful diverse programs. The Imagen Awards [...]
The Imagen Foundation is opening a Request for Qualifications for production companies interested in providing its services for the 36th Annual Imagen Awards. Click here for the details requested. The deadline to submit an Statement of Qualifications is July 6th, 2021.
The Imagen Foundation seeks to recognize and reward creative excellence, positive or accurate images of Latinos in television and film, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latino talent in the entertainment and communications industries. In keeping with its mission, The Imagen Foundation cordially invites members of the entertainment and communication industries [...]
Apple TV+’s Little America, Quibi’s Thanks a Million, Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold Among Award WinnersLOS ANGELES, CA (September 24, 2020) — The 2020 Imagen Awards were announced this evening during the live-stream ceremony on The Young Turks network (TYT.com). Hosted by comedian Aida Rodriguez the awards honored some of [...]
Unique Partnership Forged to Highlight Contributions by Latinos in Entertainment as Increased Representation in Hollywood Continues to Elude Latino Community LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 2, 2020 -- The Imagen Foundation today announced details of this year’s Imagen Awards ceremony, honoring accomplishments by Latinos in the entertainment industry. The 35th annual awards, which will [...]
LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2019) – The Imagen Foundation recognizes 61 executives and influential individuals in Hollywood at this year’s 11th Annual Powerful & Influential Latinos in Entertainment. The event honors senior level executives of Latino descent who have made a significant impact in their companies and within the entertainment industry. This year the [...]
LOS ANGELES (July 29, 2019) – The Imagen Foundation announced today Luisa Leschin as this year’s recipient of the Norman Lear Writer’s Award. Leschin is currently co-executive producer of the Netflix Original hit show Mr. Iglesias. “Luisa Leschin’s work with her-highly successful play, Latins Anonymous, to her success as co-executive producer for beloved shows [...]
