The National Hispanic Media Coalition is mounting a campaign to educate Hollywood leaders about the economic value of the Latino audience as well as the need to bring more Latinos into senior roles at all levels of entertainment.
The Nhmc, the nearly 40-year-old Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group led by Brenda Victoria Castillo, has published a 32-page guide designed to be a roadmap for the entertainment industry. Actor Gabriel Luna is among the prominent Latino talents who is supporting Nhmc’s initiative. Castillo is about to make the rounds with senior executives in media and entertainment to press them on the lack of progress for Latinos, particularly in the executive suites.
After many years in the trenches as an advocate, Castillo believes there is a high level of misunderstanding about the Latino community.
“I personally will facilitate private, custom-designed sessions tailored to top executives,” Castillo tells Variety. “In other words,...
The Nhmc, the nearly 40-year-old Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group led by Brenda Victoria Castillo, has published a 32-page guide designed to be a roadmap for the entertainment industry. Actor Gabriel Luna is among the prominent Latino talents who is supporting Nhmc’s initiative. Castillo is about to make the rounds with senior executives in media and entertainment to press them on the lack of progress for Latinos, particularly in the executive suites.
After many years in the trenches as an advocate, Castillo believes there is a high level of misunderstanding about the Latino community.
“I personally will facilitate private, custom-designed sessions tailored to top executives,” Castillo tells Variety. “In other words,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
As part of its ongoing mission to promote Latinx civil and human rights, the National Hispanic Media Coalition is releasing its first-ever media guide for storytellers in the entertainment industry.
“The media guide is an analysis for the entertainment industry to understand our community,” Nhmc president and CEO Brenda Victoria Castillo tells The Hollywood Reporter, adding that the resource, which is available for free online, will be continually updated to reflect as the Latinx community evolves.
To wit: The guide opens with an explanation of Latino/a/x/e nomenclature, as well as their differentiation from the “Hispanic” identity. Nhmc’s guide uses mostly “Latinx” throughout because of its gender neutrality, but advises people to ask individuals their preferred descriptors.
The guide calls for fewer stereotypical depictions of Latinx characters – “cholos,” service roles, no or limited dialogue – and more that reflect the community’s expansive range: Latinx in science fiction and fantasy; multiracial,...
“The media guide is an analysis for the entertainment industry to understand our community,” Nhmc president and CEO Brenda Victoria Castillo tells The Hollywood Reporter, adding that the resource, which is available for free online, will be continually updated to reflect as the Latinx community evolves.
To wit: The guide opens with an explanation of Latino/a/x/e nomenclature, as well as their differentiation from the “Hispanic” identity. Nhmc’s guide uses mostly “Latinx” throughout because of its gender neutrality, but advises people to ask individuals their preferred descriptors.
The guide calls for fewer stereotypical depictions of Latinx characters – “cholos,” service roles, no or limited dialogue – and more that reflect the community’s expansive range: Latinx in science fiction and fantasy; multiracial,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including WSJ. Magazine‘s Innovator Awards and Halloween party highlights.
Nhmc Impact Awards Gala
The National Hispanic Media Coalition hosted its annual Impact Awards Gala on Oct. 27, honoring those making strides towards a positive portrayal of the Latine community, both in front of and behind the camera. Hosted by actress Francia Raisa and Mj Acosta-Ruiz, the event honored Eva Longoria, Eugenio Derbez, Miguel, Gina Torres, Jharrel Jerome and Ángel Manuel Soto.
Jharrel Jerome, Jessica Sarowitz, Gina Torres, Aarón Sanchez, Brenda Victoria Castillo, Julissa Prado, Miguel, Angel Manuel Soto, Eva Longoria and Eugenio Derbez
Montclair Film Festival Filmmaker Tribute event
Martin Scorsese sat down for a tribute conversation with Stephen Colbert on Oct. 27 at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the 2023 Montclair Film Festival.
Martin Scorsese and Stephen...
Nhmc Impact Awards Gala
The National Hispanic Media Coalition hosted its annual Impact Awards Gala on Oct. 27, honoring those making strides towards a positive portrayal of the Latine community, both in front of and behind the camera. Hosted by actress Francia Raisa and Mj Acosta-Ruiz, the event honored Eva Longoria, Eugenio Derbez, Miguel, Gina Torres, Jharrel Jerome and Ángel Manuel Soto.
Jharrel Jerome, Jessica Sarowitz, Gina Torres, Aarón Sanchez, Brenda Victoria Castillo, Julissa Prado, Miguel, Angel Manuel Soto, Eva Longoria and Eugenio Derbez
Montclair Film Festival Filmmaker Tribute event
Martin Scorsese sat down for a tribute conversation with Stephen Colbert on Oct. 27 at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the 2023 Montclair Film Festival.
Martin Scorsese and Stephen...
- 11/3/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (Nhmc) has announced its honorees for the 2023 Impact Awards Gala, which will take place on Oct. 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
The honorees this year are chef and philanthropist Aarón Sánchez; director, writer and producer Ángel Manuel Soto; actor and producer Eugenio Derbez; actress and producer Gina Torres; actor and hip-hop artist Jharrel Jerome; philanthropist Jessica Sarowitz; and founder & CEO of Rizos Curls Julissa Prado.
Actor and activist Francia Raisa and entertainment and sports host and speaker Mj Acosta-Ruiz are hosting the evening, which is also set to feature appearances by U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-tx), presenter Gloria Calderón Kellett, actor Harvey Guillén and producer Yvett Merino, among others.
“I am so honored to celebrate this year’s honorees for their dedication and contributions to shaping an inclusive and diverse world. Nhmc’s mission this year is that Latinos are the rule,...
The honorees this year are chef and philanthropist Aarón Sánchez; director, writer and producer Ángel Manuel Soto; actor and producer Eugenio Derbez; actress and producer Gina Torres; actor and hip-hop artist Jharrel Jerome; philanthropist Jessica Sarowitz; and founder & CEO of Rizos Curls Julissa Prado.
Actor and activist Francia Raisa and entertainment and sports host and speaker Mj Acosta-Ruiz are hosting the evening, which is also set to feature appearances by U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-tx), presenter Gloria Calderón Kellett, actor Harvey Guillén and producer Yvett Merino, among others.
“I am so honored to celebrate this year’s honorees for their dedication and contributions to shaping an inclusive and diverse world. Nhmc’s mission this year is that Latinos are the rule,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the ongoing battles in state legislatures over classroom curricula indicate, history – or at least the curation of which stories to teach, and from which perspectives – is subjective. So too is Hollywood’s rich tradition of biopics, which imply to audiences whose lives are worthy of immortalizing on film. Whether in textbooks or onscreen, most of the protagonists of our shared cultural history have belonged to the same demographic: Elvis, Oppenheimer, Jobs, Zuckerberg, Hughes. Those individuals were undoubtedly impactful, but Hollywood has also devoted resources to spotlighting relatively lesser-known white men, such as Jordan Belfort, Frank Abagnale and Hugh Glass (and that’s just one movie star’s filmography).
Biopics about people of color exist, of course, particularly when it comes to undeniable icons like Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. But one community – the second largest racial or ethnic group in the country – has been particularly underrepresented when it comes...
Biopics about people of color exist, of course, particularly when it comes to undeniable icons like Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. But one community – the second largest racial or ethnic group in the country – has been particularly underrepresented when it comes...
- 9/15/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate veteran telecommunications lawyer Anna Gomez as an FCC commissioner. The president also announced the renominations of FCC commissioners Brendan Carr (a Republican) and Geoffrey Starks (a Democrat) for five-year terms.
If Gomez is confirmed by the Senate to serve as an FCC commissioner, Democrats will have a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Trump appointee Nathan Simington is the other GOP commissioner. Biden’s previous pick for the open seat at the FCC, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her name from consideration after her confirmation was stymied along party lines.
Gomez currently works at the State Department, where she serves as a senior adviser for international information and communications policy in the bureau of cyberspace and digital policy. Gomez served as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Ntia) deputy administrator from 2009 to 2013. She also served...
If Gomez is confirmed by the Senate to serve as an FCC commissioner, Democrats will have a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Trump appointee Nathan Simington is the other GOP commissioner. Biden’s previous pick for the open seat at the FCC, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her name from consideration after her confirmation was stymied along party lines.
Gomez currently works at the State Department, where she serves as a senior adviser for international information and communications policy in the bureau of cyberspace and digital policy. Gomez served as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Ntia) deputy administrator from 2009 to 2013. She also served...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
They’re the most disproportionately underrepresented demographic in Hollywood, an industry that makes its headquarters in a county where they comprise the plurality of the population. And even as other systemically marginalized groups make prominent and visible strides in pop culture, Latinos have remained caught in a cycle of development hell, with projects created by and centering them canceled (or permanently shelved) even as they continue to prop up a significant share of the box office as audience members.
“There was an overabundance and then a complete 180 has now happened. The graveyard of Latino shows in the last five years, it has been a decimation,” writer Gloria Calderón Kellett tells The Hollywood Reporter. “In a row One Day at a Time, Vida, Diary of a Future President, Gentefied, all of these shows came out, all of them 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. They didn’t support the shows with marketing. They...
“There was an overabundance and then a complete 180 has now happened. The graveyard of Latino shows in the last five years, it has been a decimation,” writer Gloria Calderón Kellett tells The Hollywood Reporter. “In a row One Day at a Time, Vida, Diary of a Future President, Gentefied, all of these shows came out, all of them 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. They didn’t support the shows with marketing. They...
- 3/14/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The National Hispanic Media Coalition will honor Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa, George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Yvett Merino at its 36th annual Impact Awards gala September 9. Additionally, Wilmer Valderrama is set to receive the Trailblazer Impact Award, while Xolo Maridueña will be honored with the Nhmc Rising Star Impact Award.
On My Block star Jessica Marie Garcia and Flamin’ Hot actor Annie González will serve as hosts of the festivities; U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) will make a special appearance presenting an award to Merino, the Academy Award-winning producer of Encanto.
Returning to the Beverly Wilshire after last year’s virtual celebration, the Impact Awards celebrates the outstanding individuals dedicating themselves to creating a more inclusive entertainment industry through the positive portrayal of the Latinx community, both in front of and behind the camera.
“This year’s honorees have helped push the industry forward and have been instrumental in...
On My Block star Jessica Marie Garcia and Flamin’ Hot actor Annie González will serve as hosts of the festivities; U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) will make a special appearance presenting an award to Merino, the Academy Award-winning producer of Encanto.
Returning to the Beverly Wilshire after last year’s virtual celebration, the Impact Awards celebrates the outstanding individuals dedicating themselves to creating a more inclusive entertainment industry through the positive portrayal of the Latinx community, both in front of and behind the camera.
“This year’s honorees have helped push the industry forward and have been instrumental in...
- 9/1/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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The National Hispanic Media Coalition has set its honorees lineup for the 36th Impact Awards gala.
Set for Sept. 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the Impact Awards will fete Lopez vs. Lopez stars George and Mayan Lopez (Impact Award for Authentic Storytelling), Wilmer Valderrama (Trailblazer Impact Award), Xolo Maridueña (Rising Star Impact Award), Emmy nominated Euphoria star Colman Domingo (Impact Award for Performance in a Drama), How I Met Your Father star Francia Raisa (Impact Award for Performance in a Sitcom), and Encanto producer Yvett Merino.
The show will be co-hosted by Annie Gonzalez and Jessica Marie Garcia with appearances by presenters Angel Manuel Soto, Debby Wolfe, Selenis Leyva, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Robin Thede and U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro.
“This year’s honorees have helped push the industry forward and have been instrumental in the movement for an increased and accurate representation...
The National Hispanic Media Coalition has set its honorees lineup for the 36th Impact Awards gala.
Set for Sept. 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the Impact Awards will fete Lopez vs. Lopez stars George and Mayan Lopez (Impact Award for Authentic Storytelling), Wilmer Valderrama (Trailblazer Impact Award), Xolo Maridueña (Rising Star Impact Award), Emmy nominated Euphoria star Colman Domingo (Impact Award for Performance in a Drama), How I Met Your Father star Francia Raisa (Impact Award for Performance in a Sitcom), and Encanto producer Yvett Merino.
The show will be co-hosted by Annie Gonzalez and Jessica Marie Garcia with appearances by presenters Angel Manuel Soto, Debby Wolfe, Selenis Leyva, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Robin Thede and U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro.
“This year’s honorees have helped push the industry forward and have been instrumental in the movement for an increased and accurate representation...
- 8/31/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rosie Perez, Tessa Thompson and Salma Hayek are among the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Awards honorees. The 24th annual celebration will be held virtually December 5 at 5:30 p.m. Pt hosted by Mario Lopez, with additional appearances from U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-tx) and the Saldana sisters. It will also feature performances by recording artists Chrisol and Eddie Zuko & Vel the Wonder.
“It is such an honor to celebrate Latinx talent that have paved the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry, one that reflects the diversity not only within the Latinx community, but also the diversity of the Latinx experience,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. “The evening’s honorees have exemplified leadership in the fight for representation and inclusivity throughout their careers and continue to open doors for others through their work.”
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“It is such an honor to celebrate Latinx talent that have paved the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry, one that reflects the diversity not only within the Latinx community, but also the diversity of the Latinx experience,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. “The evening’s honorees have exemplified leadership in the fight for representation and inclusivity throughout their careers and continue to open doors for others through their work.”
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- 11/15/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The National Hispanic Media Coalition revealed its lineup for the upcoming 7th Annual Offical Latino Film and Arts Festival to be presented virtually from Nov. 26 to 28.
Titles include Welcome to Our World, directed by Alfredo Ramos, with performances by Danny Trejo, Emilio Rivera, and Valente Rodriguez. The feature tells the story of Freddie, a young and irresponsible supermarket box boy who is forced to rise to the occasion when his father (Trejo) has a work-related accident. Freddie must now assume the role of “the man of the house and keep the family from going homeless with hilarious results.
“The Nhmc is proud to work with Official Latino and HBO to ensure that our stories are being told and that we are creating space for Latino artists to thrive,” said Brenda Castillo, President and CEO of the Nhmc. “ The more we can uplift and promote Latinx talent in the entertainment industry,...
Titles include Welcome to Our World, directed by Alfredo Ramos, with performances by Danny Trejo, Emilio Rivera, and Valente Rodriguez. The feature tells the story of Freddie, a young and irresponsible supermarket box boy who is forced to rise to the occasion when his father (Trejo) has a work-related accident. Freddie must now assume the role of “the man of the house and keep the family from going homeless with hilarious results.
“The Nhmc is proud to work with Official Latino and HBO to ensure that our stories are being told and that we are creating space for Latino artists to thrive,” said Brenda Castillo, President and CEO of the Nhmc. “ The more we can uplift and promote Latinx talent in the entertainment industry,...
- 10/29/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The National Hispanic Media Coalition premiered its Latinx Stream Showcase on Wednesday to uplift and promote Latinx talent in the entertainment industry.
The presentation will show 7 short films written, directed, acted, and produced by Latinx talent for an audience of industry executives, casting directors, producers, agents, managers, and audiences for consideration both above and below the line.
“While the entertainment industry has shown some progress towards being more inclusive of the Latinx community, we are still woefully underrepresented both in front of and behind the camera,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. “With this showcase, we want to shine a light on the talented creatives the industry has yet to discover. These individuals are bringing incredible stories—from our communities—to life, for all the world to see.”
Learn more about the featured short films below.
Hermanas revolves around two sisters with opposing...
The presentation will show 7 short films written, directed, acted, and produced by Latinx talent for an audience of industry executives, casting directors, producers, agents, managers, and audiences for consideration both above and below the line.
“While the entertainment industry has shown some progress towards being more inclusive of the Latinx community, we are still woefully underrepresented both in front of and behind the camera,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. “With this showcase, we want to shine a light on the talented creatives the industry has yet to discover. These individuals are bringing incredible stories—from our communities—to life, for all the world to see.”
Learn more about the featured short films below.
Hermanas revolves around two sisters with opposing...
- 9/15/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: National Hispanic Media Coalition welcomes 10 new Latinx writers to its 2021 Series Scriptwriters Program: Linzy Beltran, April M. Sanchez, Diego Moreno, Michel Lichand, Eli Vazquez, Ana Defillo, Rolando Gomez, Desiree Carcamo, Samantha Renee Cordero, and Linda Dillon Moya.
The civil rights non-profit organization provides writers at various stages of their careers with networking opportunities with industry pros with the goal of finding staffing opportunities and learning how to sell their scripts to top studios and networks. The program is part of Nhmc’s commitment to making Hollywood a more inclusive industry by supporting Latinx creatives to navigate in a competitive market.
“Nhmc is proud to cultivate the next generation of storytellers. We are always elated to see a new group of writers start this program. They are the future of the industry. From the next staff writers to your favorite show’s showrunners,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
The civil rights non-profit organization provides writers at various stages of their careers with networking opportunities with industry pros with the goal of finding staffing opportunities and learning how to sell their scripts to top studios and networks. The program is part of Nhmc’s commitment to making Hollywood a more inclusive industry by supporting Latinx creatives to navigate in a competitive market.
“Nhmc is proud to cultivate the next generation of storytellers. We are always elated to see a new group of writers start this program. They are the future of the industry. From the next staff writers to your favorite show’s showrunners,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
- 8/10/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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