Eugenio Derbez, Gina Torres, Angel Manuel Soto Among Honorees at National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Annual Impact Awards

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) has announced its honorees for the 2023 Impact Awards Gala, which will take place on Oct. 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

The honorees this year are chef and philanthropist Aarón Sánchez; director, writer and producer Ángel Manuel Soto; actor and producer Eugenio Derbez; actress and producer Gina Torres; actor and hip-hop artist Jharrel Jerome; philanthropist Jessica Sarowitz; and founder & CEO of Rizos Curls Julissa Prado.

Actor and activist Francia Raisa and entertainment and sports host and speaker MJ Acosta-Ruiz are hosting the evening, which is also set to feature appearances by U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), presenter Gloria Calderón Kellett, actor Harvey Guillén and producer Yvett Merino, among others.

“I am so honored to celebrate this year’s honorees for their dedication and contributions to shaping an inclusive and diverse world. NHMC’s mission this year is that Latinos are the rule, not the exception, and these honorees truly embody that – occupying any and all spaces to ensure our voice as a community is being heard,” Brenda Victoria Castillo, president and CEO of the NHMC, said. “Together I hope we can stand united to continue empowering and uplifting our community and advocating for equitable opportunities.” 

Additional honorees and participants will be announced at a later date.

A full list of the honorees and their respective awards are below: