Imagen Awards
| Imagen Awards | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Imagen Foundation |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1985 |
The Imagen Awards are special awards that celebrate the amazing work of Latinos in movies and TV shows. They are given out by the Imagen Foundation. This group wants to make sure that Latino people are shown in a positive way in entertainment. To win an award, a movie, TV show, or person needs to go through an entry process. Helen Hernandez is the president of the Imagen Foundation.
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The Story of the Imagen Awards
How the Awards Started
Back in 1983, a woman named Helen Hernandez met with Norman Lear. He was a famous writer and producer for television. Norman Lear noticed that there were not many positive images of Latinos in movies and TV. He understood how important it was for people to see good examples.
So, Helen Hernandez and Norman Lear talked with leaders from a group called the National Conference for Community and Justice. This group works to fight against prejudice and racial tensions. Their discussions led to the creation of the Imagen Foundation Awards competition. These awards, also known as the Imagen Awards, started in 1985.
Famous Winners Over the Years
Many talented people in the entertainment world have won Imagen Awards. Some of these include actors like Andy García, Antonio Banderas, Edward James Olmos, Rita Moreno, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Héctor Elizondo. Producers like Phil Roman and Bill Melendez have also been honored.
What Can Win an Imagen Award?
Current Award Categories
The Imagen Awards have many different categories for movies and TV shows. Here are some of the main ones:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director – Feature Film
- Best Actor – Film
- Best Actress – Film
- Best Supporting Actor – Film
- Best Supporting Actress – Film
- Best Animated Film
- Best Voice-Over Actor – Film
- Best Music Composition for Film or Television
- Best Documentary
- Best Informational Program
- Best Short/Student Film
- Best Commercial Advertisement or Social Awareness Campaign
- Best Drama Series
- Best Comedy Series
- Best Special or TV Movie
- Best Director – TV
- Best Actor – Drama
- Best Actress – Drama
- Best Supporting Actor – Drama
- Best Supporting Actress – Drama
- Best Actor – Comedy
- Best Actress – Comedy
- Best Supporting Actor – Comedy
- Best Supporting Actress – Comedy
- Best Young Actor
- Best Youth Programming
- Best Voice-Over Actor
- Best Variety or Reality Show
Past Award Categories
Over the years, some award categories have changed. Here are a few that were given out in the past:
- Best Primetime Television Program
- Best Actor/Television
- Best Actress/Television
- Best Young Actor/Television
- Best Children's Programming
- Best Web Series: Drama
- Best Web Series: Comedy
Past Imagen Award Shows
The Imagen Awards have been held every year since 1985. Here are some of the recent award ceremonies:
- 2024 Imagen Awards
- 2023 Imagen Awards
- 2022 Imagen Awards
- 2021 Imagen Awards
- 2020 Imagen Awards
- 2019 Imagen Awards
- 2018 Imagen Awards
- 2017 Imagen Awards
- 2016 Imagen Awards
- 2015 Imagen Awards
- 2014 Imagen Awards
- 2013 Imagen Awards
- 2012 Imagen Awards
- 2011 Imagen Awards
- 2010 Imagen Awards
- 1985–2009
Find Out More
- Imagen Foundation website
