CELEBRATING ‘OUR AMERICA,’ WILMER VALDERRAMA HEADLINES THE ALMAs 2018, APPLAUDING LATINO ARTISTS AND INFLUENCERS
EVA LONGORIA AND GINA RODRIGUEZ ALONG WITH THE CAST OF JANE THE VIRGIN TO BE HONORED ALONGSIDE ACTIVISTS SAMANTHA FUENTES AND JAMIE MARGOLIN, NOVEMBER 4, 2018 ON FUSE!
75-Minute Live Television Event will Include Musical Performances by
Ally Brooke and Amara La Negra
LOS ANGELES ─ Actor, producer and activist Wilmer Valderrama will headline The ALMAs 2018, a live, televised special celebrating the contributions of Latino artists and influencers. It was also announced today that this year’s honorees will include actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria and the cast of Jane the Virgin, including actors Gina Rodriguez, Jaime Camiland Andrea Navedo. Additionally, Parkland survivor and activist Samantha Fuentes and Zero Hour founder Jamie Margolin have been named Trailblazer honorees. The evening will also include performances by Ally Brooke, Amara La Negra and house DJ and FM (Fuse Music) host Cipha Sounds. The ALMAs 2018 will be presented by Fuse and its sister channel FM (Fuse Music) on November 4, 2018 from the event deck of LA Live in DTLA at (8p ET / 5p PT) as a 75-minute special.
The ALMAs 2018 will be a high-energy party featuring a combination of live musical performances and special presentations reflecting the theme: “This Is Our America!” Honorees, presenters and performers will share personal stories of the America they have experienced, envision or seek to build in a celebration of unity. The spirit of the artists and influencers spotlighted and their commitment to positive impact and representation will be recognized throughout the evening.
“This is a critical time in history. The achievements of Latinos and our contributions need to be spotlighted more now than ever,” said Valderrama. “I am thrilled to be involved with The ALMAs 2018 and to share the stage with some of the leading voices in entertainment making an impact on our country and inspiring our generation”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of UnidosUS (formerly NCLR), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, which created the ALMA Awards (which began in 1995 as the Bravo Awards) as a way to promote fair, accurate, and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment industry. The only nationally-telecast, English-language show recognizing the important accomplishments of Latinos in American entertainment and media, The ALMAs remains a unique event with a special cause: to highlight how diversity strengthens the entertainment industry and our nation as a whole.
The ALMAs 2018 will be produced by Done + Dusted (Stand Up To Cancer, iHeartRadio Music Awards and Co-Producers of the 2018 Emmys). David Jammy and Rudy Crew will serve as executive producers of the event and Wilmer Valderrama will serve as producer.
About Fuse Media
Fuse Media is a cross-platform entertainment media brand for multicultural youth. The company’s platforms include the Fuse and FM linear and video-on-demand (VOD) channels; Fuse.TV online and social media properties; OTT apps; and live events. Fuse network is currently available in approximately 65 million households and FM reaches 40 million households. For photos and additional assets, please visit http://fusepress.tv.
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Media Contacts:
The Lippin Group For Fuse Media:
Jennifer Price or Megan Levy or Elina Adut (LA): 323-965-1990 / jprice@lippingroup.com / megan@lippingroup.com/eadut@lippingroup.com
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