Imagen Awards red carpet draws Garcia, Souza and more
Stars including Andy Garcia, Karla Souza and Wilmer Valderrama walked the Imagen Awards red carpet Friday night at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills for the 41st annual ceremony, a Latino entertainment showcase that paired lifetime honors with major TV nominations.
Key Takeaways
- The 41st Imagen Awards red carpet drew Andy Garcia, Karla Souza, Wilmer Valderrama and other Latino stars to The Beverly Hilton.
- Garcia received the Lifetime Achievement Award and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for “Landman.”
- Winners included Amirah Vahn (“Doc”), Vanesa Bauche (“Acapulco”) and the feature “Brownsville Bred.”
- The gala closed with Garcia’s live set featuring The CineSon All Stars and Arturo Sandoval.
Who walked the Imagen Awards red carpet?
According to Variety’s photo gallery, Friday’s arrivals spotlighted Garcia alongside “NCIS” star Valderrama and “56 Days” nominee Souza. Danny Pino appeared with Garcia, while Kenny Ortega, Nestor Carbonell, Chiquis, Krystal Bee, Raiza Licea and Vanesa Bauche were also among those photographed.
Valderrama was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama for “NCIS.” Souza earned a Best Supporting Actress in a Drama nod for “56 Days.” Garcia was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama category for “Landman,” tying the night’s TV buzz to titles followed across Streaming & TV Alerts.
Why do the Imagen Awards matter for TV and streaming?
The Imagen Awards celebrate Latino talent and creatives across entertainment, giving red-carpet visibility to series that often drive awards chatter among US and UK viewers. This year’s carpet doubled as a snapshot of who is leading that conversation on screen right now.
Garcia’s Lifetime Achievement honor capped a four-decade career. In his acceptance speech, the “Landman” star noted that his first job after moving to Los Angeles was at The Beverly Hilton itself. He urged the room to keep dreaming and keep challenging obstacles, sharing his father’s advice: “Never take a step backward, not even to gain momentum.”
Which nominees and winners stood out on the night?
Beyond the carpet looks, several TV and film names collected major nods and trophies. Amirah Vahn won Best Actress in a Drama for “Doc.” Vanesa Bauche took Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for “Acapulco,” and Austin Weinberg posed with a proclamation for that series. Elaine Del Valle’s “Brownsville Bred” won Best Feature Film.
Other nominees included Carbonell for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for “The Morning Show,” plus Chiquis for “Chiquis Sin Filtro” and Bee and Licea’s “Desmadre Live!” in Best Variety or Reality Show. Garcia closed the evening with a live performance featuring The CineSon All Stars and Arturo Sandoval, ending a night that mixed career tribute, competitive categories and classic Hollywood glamour.