Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 2018 – The Imagen Foundation today announced 103 nominations in 18 categories for the 33rd Annual Imagen Awards to be presented Saturday evening, August 25, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live.
The Imagen Awards is the only premier Latino entertainment awards program dedicated to honoring the positive portrayal and creative excellence of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film. For over 30 years The Imagen Foundation has honored and celebrated inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry. Recognizing actors/actresses, studios, executives, etc. with their forefront performances and contributions to diversity in Hollywood.
The Imagen Awards nominees are determined by an independent panel of entertainment industry executives and Latino community leaders.
Best Primetime Program – Specials, Movies & Mini-Series
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX Networks; Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions)
Genius: Picasso (National Geographic; National Geographic presents an Imagine Television & Fox 21 Television Studio Production)
The Long Road Home (National Geographic; Phoenix Pictures, Finngate Television, and Fuzzy Door for National Geographic)
Oprah at the Apollo (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network; Harpo)
Best Actor – Television
Antonio Banderas, Genius: Picasso (National Geographic; National Geographic presents an Imagine Television & Fox 21 Television Studio Production)
E.J. Bonilla, The Long Road Home (National Geographic; Phoenix Pictures, Finngate Television, and Fuzzy Door for National Geographic)
Joaquim de Almeida, Queen of the South (USA Network; Fox Television and Universal Cable Productions)
Alfonso Herrera, The Exorcist (FOX; 20th Century Fox Television/Morgan Creek Productions)
Christian Navarro, 13 Reasons Why (Netflix; Paramount Television/Netflix)
Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Snowfall (FX Networks; FX Productions)
Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX Networks; Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions)
Miles Gaston Villanueva, Law and Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders (NBC; NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment)
I think it’s not how he died, it’s why we allowed it to happen,“ Martin tells THR on Versace’s death.
“At this point in my life, I need to tell stories that make a difference,” Ricky Martin told The Hollywood Reporter In Studio on portraying Antonio D’Amico, the partner of the late Gianni Versace’s in FX’s American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
The star made his return to acting with the Ryan Murphy drama and developed a connection with the real D’Amico. “He was very generous and he would tell me everything that he was feeling.”
“I was working with Ryan [Murphy], incredible directors, great writers and, of course, an incredible group of actors that were there with me at all times, so all I wanted was to talk on behalf of those that aren’t being heard,” he said. “Unfortunately, nowadays, we still deal with homophobia and I think it’s not how he died, it’s why we allowed it to happen.”
Through his career, Martin hid his sexuality from the public in fear that it would destroy his career, but he shared the special lesson he learned from Versace himself.
“He was being brave enough to come out of the closet and to introduce his partner in public. I tell you this and my heart sped up because I went through the same thing as a closeted gay man,” he explained. “Do you know how many lovers I had that I hid from the public that I did not allow anyone to see because I was afraid?”
He continued, “Gianni Versace went through the same thing as well and for me, that was a lesson. You have to be strong, you have to be brave, you have to be yourself and you have to be proud of who you are and not be afraid.”
Watch the interview above to also hear Martin rave about working with Penelope Cruz and his fear of living in Miami Beach at the time of Versace’s death. | 15 June 2018
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Ricky Martin could be poised for his first-ever Emmy nomination, after a remarkable performance in FX’s “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” series.
Martin, who is openly gay, plays Antonio D’Amico, Versace’s partner, opposite Édgar Ramírez (Gianni Versace) and Penélope Cruz (Donatella Versace).
Martin recently stopped by ABC’s “Popcorn with Peter Travers” and spoke about how much he related to the character, having dealt with his own struggles of hiding and coming to terms with his own sexuality.
Now Martin couldn’t be more comfortable in his own skin.
“I don’t know, my kids are too young, but I wish they were gay,” Martin said. “It is a very special thing. The sensitivity, the way I see now, that I don’t have to hide in any way shape or form. I see colors. And then you see the rainbow. I understand why the symbol is the rainbow. It’s just real. Eveything is tangible. It makes me a stronger person.’
Martin added that even his work life changed when he came out.
“I always say this, I wish I could come out again. Because it felt amazing. That moment when I wrote the letter and I posted it on twitter, and I pressed send. The freedom, the feeling of liberation was so powerful, that’s what I mean by saying I wish I could come out again because it just felt amazing. And then after that, people coming to me and saying thank you so much for coming out. Because of you I understand my father better. I understand my sister better. So it’s an important thing to do.“
Martin’s comments come as celebrations for Gay Pride Month kick off across the country. He encouraged others to seek their own truths.
“For those out there that are struggling with their identity, everything is going to be fine,” he said. “Just be yourself. Love yourself.”
Emmy nominations will be announced July 12.
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