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Alma Award Winner Rick Najera with EXTRA TV Host Mario Lopez at 2011 ALMA Awards

Rick Najera and Mario Lopez

Rick Najera and Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez was a presenter at this year’s ALMA Awards, hosted by actress Eva Longoria and comedian George Lopez. The NCLR ALMA Awards show is a one-of-a-kind tribute, dedicated to honoring the spirit and accomplishments of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television and film.

This year’s show featured celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jake T. Austin, Benjamin Bratt, Maria Canals-Barrera, Cote de Pablo, David Henrie, Eva La Rue, Mario Lopez, Oscar Nuñez, Michael Peña, Aubrey Plaza, and Naya Rivera, as well as a live performances by Pitbull, Demi Lovato and Gloria Estefan.

Here are some other fun photos from the evening:

At ALMA Awards with Cheech Marin and his wife Natasha. Our connection? Rick and Cheech have been friends for years and Cheech directed Rick’s show, Latinologues, when it ran on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
Jessica Alba at 2011 ALMA Awards, Photo © The MEXICO Report
Host of 2011 ALMA Awards, Eva Longoria, Photo © The MEXICO Report
With Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Fresh Beat Band (Nickelodeon), Rick Najera and Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter Karina Nuvo; photo © The MEXICO Report
MTV’s ‘Teen Wolf’ star Tyler Posey with Rick Najera. Our connection? Tyler just wrapped on the movie, Taco Shop, a comedy Rick co-wrote and executive produced.
Emilio Estefan at 2011 ALMA Awards; photo © The MEXICO Report
The amazing Pitbull opened up the 2011 ALMA Awards show; photo © The MEXICO Report
Demi Lovato won Favorite Movie Actress Drama/Adventure and performed at 2011 ALMA Awards; photo © The MEXICO Report
Benjamin Bratt presents Antonio Banderas with Favorite Movie Actor award at 2011 ALMA Awards; photo © The MEXICO Report
With Maria Canals-Barrera (Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place) Photo ©The MEXICO Report

The one-hour prime time ALMA Awards special aired on Friday, September 16 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC. (Mexican Independence Day).

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