The ALMA Awards are here!

Latino Leaders: The National Magazine of the Successful American Latino, June-July, 2006

Some of the entertainment industry's hottest stars from the worlds of film, television and music will appear at The 2006 ALMA Awards, airing Monday, June 5 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET/PT), on the ABC Television Network. Eva Longoria, of TV's Desperate Housewives, will host.

On the Awards show, which was taped May 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the incomparable Longoria will open with an exciting performance alongside Carmen Electra ("Scary Movie 4"), Roselyn Sanchez ("Without a Trace"), Constance Marie ("George Lopez") and Mexico's hottest musical import, Paulina Rubio.

Among the highlights of the 2006 Awards ceremony will be a presentation of the Celia Cruz Award for Excellence in Music to internationally renowned award-winning singer and actor Marc Anthony. American Idol's Judge Randy Jackson will present the award. Also, the Anthony Quinn Award for Excellence in Motion Picture will be presented to Academy Award-nominated actor Andy Garcia.

* For more information, please go to: www.almaawards.com