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2026 NHMC Impact Awards honors Latino voices, representation and rising talent
Hollywood First Look spoke with Beth De Araújo, Lorena Perez Batista, Chris Estrada, Mayan Lopez, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, James Ortiz, Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan on the red carpet of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Impact Awards Gala, celebrating series and individuals in the entertainment industry who are creating and empowering accurate and positive portrayals of the Latino community in television and film.
In these exclusive interviews, the honorees and attendees share:
- What it means to be receiving an NHMC Impact Award
- The importance of representation in Hollywood
- What it was like working on Josephine, The Studio, Project Hail Mary and KPop Demon Hunters
Interviews featured in this video:
- Beth De Araújo
- Lorena Perez Batista
- Chris Estrada
- Mayan Lopez
- Keyla Monterroso Mejia
- James Ortiz
- Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan
Correspondent/Producer: Rebecca Ramirez
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Senior Producer: Kiyra Lynn
Editor: Mickey Martinez
