36th Hispanic Heritage Awards

September 7, 2023

TABLE O F CO NTENT S

2 Hispanic Heritage Awards Sponsors

4 Hispanic Heritage Foundation Board of Directors

5 2023 Hispanic Heritage Awards Host

6 Hispanic Heritage Awards Past Honorees

8 PBS Welcome

12 Presenters | Special Performances

15 Hispanic Heritage Foundation Community Partners

17 Omar Apollo, 2023 Inspira Award Honoree

19 Cesar Conde, 2023 Media Award Honoree

21 Café Tacvba, 2023 Arts Award Honorees

23 Miguel, Veronica, & Aida Garza, 2023 Entrepreneurship Award Honorees

25 WISIN, 2023 Vision Award Honoree

28 25th Anniversary Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

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COPPER SPONSORS

MEDALLION SPONSORS

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Official Banking Partner of the Hispanic Heritage Awards

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR

Tatiana Blanco-Bertolo

Google

Emanuel Pleitez

East Los Capital

Monica Villarreal

Anonymous Content

Monika Mantilla

Altura Capital

Juan Sepulveda

Trinity University

Sergio Garcia Technology Consultant

Raul Lomeli

Welcome Tech

Michael Echols

MAX Cybersecurity

Eric Rovner

Rovner Media

Ann Janette Fuentes

Wheelhouse

Stacie Olivares-Castain

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Jose Antonio Tijerino

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Elisa Juarez

ChenMed

Jonathan Padilla

Snickerdoodle Labs

Grammy nominated singer and breakout actress LESLIE GRACE has garnered critical and fan attention with her impressive resume. Her 2013 debut self-titled album, Leslie Grace, earned her the first of four Latin Grammy nominations and numerous other accolades in the U.S. and Latin America. She was recently named one of Variety’s 10 Actors To Watch and was also featured as one of Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen Talents in 2021.

Grace stars in and executive produce QCode’s “How to Win Friends and Disappear People,” a dark-comedy thriller podcast in which she voices the part of a young woman who is actually a centuries-old vampire living in modern-day New York City. The series ranked as the #1 scripted podcast on Apple within its first 24 hours of release in February.

Grace recently starred in her first feature film, the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed IN THE HEIGHTS. The film is based on Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical, directed by CRAZY RICH AISANS’ Jon Chu. She brings the empowering Nina character to life, often drawing on her own experiences growing up with immigrant parents who encouraged her to dream big. She has a number of breathtaking ballads within the film. The film premiered in theaters and HBO Max in June 2021.

Next up, Grace is set to star in “The Thicket” alongside Juliette Lewis and Peter Dinklage. Directed by Elliot Lester, the western film is set to release in October 2023.

Most recently on the music front, Grace released her latest single “BACHATICA,” returning to her Dominican roots with her signature R&B-infused Spanish-language bachata. Prior, Grace, alongside Meek Mill and Boi-1da, recorded a re-make of the Latin classic “CONGA” as her latest single under Sony Music on January 22nd. Grace took over on lead vocals and wrote all new verses on the track and brought it into the modern-day Miami-sound that has become a phenomenon in the US during the past few years.

Claudia Rivas

JP Morgan Asset Management

A true force to be reckoned with in the music space, Grace reached #1 on Billboard’s Latin Radio Airplay chart in 2013, making her the youngest female Latin artist to achieve this milestone, with her self-titled album’s lead track, a cover of Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.” She’s worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Diane Warren, hit collaborations with superstar artists including Maluma, Balvin, Becky G, Fat Joe, etc. and has played sold out concerts throughout the U.S., Latin America and Europe. She performed and presented at this year’s Latin Grammys as well.

Grace was born in The Bronx to Dominican parents, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Leslie Grace

2023 Hispanic Heritage Awards Host

2022

Victoria Alonso- Vison

Adriana Debose- INSPIRA

Olga E. Custodio- STEM

Los Lobos – Arts

Nikhil Arora & Alejandro Velez - Entrepreneurship

Daddy Yankee – Legend

2021

Carlos Santana – Legend

Coach Ron Rivera- Sports

Ivy Queen- Vision

Kali Uchis – Inspira

Christina Hernandez, Clara

O’Farrell, Diana Trujillo –STEM

Salma Hayek - Arts

2020 Bad Bunny – Vision

Jessica Alba – Business

Selena Gomez – Art

Farm Workers- Heroes

Linda Ronstadt – Legend

Sebastian Yatra- Inspira

John Lewis- Ally

2019 Residente (René Pérez)Vision

Eugenio Derbez - Film

Alejandro FernándezMusic

“Canelo” Álvarez - Sports

Sylvia Acevedo Alejandra Y.

Castillo Virginia Kase,

Mónica Ramírez - Leadership

2018

Daniel Lubetzky - Entrepreneurship

Sister Norma - Leadership

Richard “Crazy Legs” Colon Culture

Karol G - Inspira

MJ Rodriguez -Trailblazer

Ingrid Hoffmann - Culinary Arts

Jesse & Joy - Vision

2017

Gael Garcia Bernal - Vision

Rudy Beserra - Leadership

Latin Recording AcademyArts

Alba Colon - STEM

Luis Fonsi - Trailblazer

DREAMers - Inspira

2016

Massy Arias - Wellness

J Balvin - Vision

Junot Diaz - Literature

Fania All-Stars - Arts

George Herrera - Business

Tony Jimenez - Technology

Angelica Maria - Legend

Dr. Diana Natalicio - STEM

Prince Royce - Inspira

Justice Sonia SotomayorLeadership

2015

The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence

for Hispanics - Education

Robert Rodriguez - Vision

Dr. Vladamir AlvaradoSTEM

Arturo Sandoval - Master of Arts

Maria Gomez - Healthcare

Pedro Martinez - Sports

Ana Gabriel - Legend

Becky G - Inspira

2014

Bernie Williams - Sports

Carl Hayden High School

Robotics Team - Education

Zoe Saldaña - Vision

Pepe Aguilar - Master of Arts

Carlos Vives - Legend

Henry Muñoz - Leadership

Rep. Ruben HinojosaSTEM

2013

Alberto Carvalho - Education

Eva Longoria - Community

Service

Lucero - Vision

Chef Jose Andres - Design

Juan Pablo MontoyaSports

Los Tigres del NorteLegend

Maria Teresa KumarLeadership

National Math and Sc ence

Init a-tive - STEM

Diego Luna - Inspira

2011

Hugo Sanchez - Sports

Jorge Vergara - Business

Dr. Elizabeth Molina Morgan - Education

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr.Leadership

Rubén Blades - Arts

Juanes - Vision

Roberto “Chespirito” Gomez

Bolaños - Legend

William Levy - Inspira

2010

Juan Luis Guerra - Arts

Monika Mantilla - Business

The Honorable Luis V

Gutierrez - Leadership

Mario Kreutzberger “Don

Francisco” - Legend

Jaime Escalante - Math and Science

Cuauhtémoc BlancoSports

Alejandro Sanz - Vision

America Ferrera - Inspria

2009

Olga Tañon - Arts

Dora the ExplorerEducation

Maná - Green

Romero Britto - Humanitarian

Senator Robert MendezLeadership

Richard A. Tapia - Math and Science

Oscar de la Hoya - Sports

2007

Ensemble Cast of Love in the Time of Cholera - Arts

Honorable Xavier BecerraEducation

Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - Education

Dr. Inés Cifuentes -Math and Science

Tony Peréz - Sports

Rosario Dawson - Vision

2006

Antonio Banderas - Arts

Dr. Juliet Villarreal GarcíaEducation

Lt. Col. Consuelo Kickbusch - Leadership

José Feliciano - Lifetime Achievement

Juan Marichal - Sports

Jim Johnson - Vision

2005

Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese - Arts

Jane L. Delgado Ph.D M.S.Education

Honorable Carlos M. Gutierrez - Leadership

Tab Ramos - Sports

Soledad O’Brien - Vision

2004

John Leguizamo - Arts

Dr. Gloria G. Rodriguez, Ph.D. - Education

Juan D. GonzálezLeadership

Sandra Benítez - Literature

Andrés Cantor - Sports

Narcisco Rodriguez - Vision

2003

Sonia Manzano - Education

Linda Chávez-ThompsonLeadership

Denise Chávez - Literature

Omar Minaya - Sports

Anne Marie TallmanVision

2002

Ricky Martin - Arts

Fr. Virgilio F. ElizondoEducation

Lisa Quiroz - Leadership

Julia Alvarez - Literature

Derek Parra - Sports

2001

Gregory Nava - Arts

Judith Baca - Education

Cristina SaraleguiLeadership

Liz Balmaseda - Literature

Mary Joe FernandezSports

2000

Anthony Quinn - Arts

Hon. Cruz ReynosoEducation

Dolores Huerta - Leadership

Oscar Hijuelos - Literature

Sammy Sosa - Sports

1999

Placido Domingo - Arts

Tina Ramirez - Education

Antonia HernandezLeadership

Gary Soto - Literature

Anthony Muñoz - Sports

1998

Martin Sheen - Arts

Abraham ChavezEducation

Antonia Coello NovelloLeadership

Celia Cruz - Lifetime Achievement

Luis J. Rodríguez - Literature

Rebecca Lobo - Sports

1997

Andy Garcia - Arts

Amelia V. BetanzosEducation

Hon. Bill RichardsonLeadership

Carmen Zapata - Lifetime Achievement

Nicholasa Mohr - Literature

Nancy Lopez - Sports

1996

Carmen Delgado-VotawEducation

Hon. Federico F. PeñaLeadership

Oscar De La RentaLifetime Achievement

Isabel Allende - Literature

Jimmy Smits - Performing Arts

Bobby Bonilla - Sports

1995

Ambassador Minerva Bernardino - Education

Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D.Leadership

Raul Julia - Lifetime Achievement

José Antonio BurciagaLiterature

Israel “Cachao” LopezPerforming Arts

1994

Dr. Manuel BerriozábalEducation

Baldemar VelasquezLeadership

Dr. Hilda Perera - Literature

Tito Puente - Performing Arts

Tommy Núñez - Sports

1993

Sister Isolina FerreEducation

Raúl Yzaguirre - Leadership

Luis Santeiro - Literature

Gloria & Emilio EstefanPerforming Arts

Juan “Chi Chi” RodríguezSports

1992

Hon. Henry G. CisnerosEducation

Dr. Antonia PantojaLeadership

Luis Valdez - Literature

Edward James OlmosPerforming Arts

José Luís “Chegui” TorresSports

1991

Dr. Joseph A. FernandezEducation

Hon. Margarita EsquirozLeadership

Eduardo Mata - Performing Arts

1990

Dr. Pedro José Greer, Jr.Leadership

Rita Moreno - Performing Arts

Tom Tellez - Sports

1989

Dr. Hector Perez GarciaLeadership

Jimmy Santiago BacaLiterature

Fernando BujonesPerforming Arts

1988

Jaime Escalante - Education

Dr. Nicolas KanellosLiterature

Orlando Agudelo-BoteroVisual Arts

1987

Ernest Z. Robles - Education

Archbishop Patrick FloresLeadership

Jesse Treviño - Visual Arts

www.hispanicheritage.org

PBS and our member stations are pleased to join the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in celebrating this year’s Heritage Award honorees. We are excited to share this event with audiences nationwide on PBS.

The Hispanic Heritage Awards are a cornerstone of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on PBS. This fall, we will also honor Hispanic heritage and culture with a wide array of programming, including POV’s “Bulls and Saints,” a love story about reverse migration, rebellion, and redemption, INDEPENDENT LENS’ “Sansón and Me,” from VOCES and filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes, and AMERICAN MASTERS’ “A Song for Cesar,” exploring how music and the arts were instrumental to the farmworkers’ social movement. We'll also premiere a new three-part series BECOMING FRIDA KAHLO, and share new episodes of ROSIE’S RULES and ALMA’S WAY from PBS KIDS. As always, please check your local listings and visit PBS.org to see our full list of programs and performance specials highlighting Hispanic Americans.

For over 50 years, PBS has celebrated the rich diversity of our nation. Building on our longstanding commitment to diverse stories and storytellers, we look forward to sharing the Hispanic Heritage Awards with our viewers across our platforms and in every community.

Congratulations to the honorees!

Paula Kerger President & CEO PBS

The accomplishments of Hispanic Americans through the years remind all of us that in America we are blessed with the freedom to live, work, and worship in peace and to build a better life for ourselves and our children.

– Ronald Reagan

P ER FO RMANCE S HOST

LESLIE GRACE

@iamlesliegrace

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO TITO PUENTE STARRING:

ALEJANDRA GUZMÁN @laguzmanoficial

OMAR APOLLO @ omar.apollo

CAFÉ TACVBA @tiktacvba

LESLIE GRACE @iamlesliegrace

PEDRITO MARTÍNEZ @pedritomartinezmusic

TITO PUENTE Jr. @ titopuentejr1

MILLY QUEZADA @milly_quezada

ALEX CUBA @iamalexcuba

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HIS PANIC HERI TAG E FOU N DATI O N CO MM U NITY PA R TNER S

National Hispanic Corporate Council

American G.I. Forum

Alianza Americas

ALLvanza

ASPIRA Association, Inc.

AVANCE

Casa de Esperanza

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

Cuban American National Council (CNC)

Es Tiempo

Farmworker Justice

GreenLatinos

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

Hispanic Federation

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)

Hispanic National Bar Association

Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP)

Hispanics in Philanthropy

Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR)

Justice for Migrant Women

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

MANA, A National Latina Organization

Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Mi Familia Vota

National Alliance for Hispanic Health

National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders

National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE)

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials - Educational Fund (NALEO)

National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL)

National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC)

National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)

National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)

National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund

San Francisco Latino Historical Society

SER -- Jobs for Progress National, Inc.

Unidos US

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

Voto Latino

YWCA

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Goog e celebrates the contr butions of a the notable Latinos and Latinas nom nated for their pos tive impact.

OMAR APOLLO

2023 Inspira Award Honoree

2023 Grammy®-nominated Best New Artist Omar Apollo is one of music’s most exciting shape-shifters. In just a few years’ time, the Indiana-raised Mexican-American singer-songwriter went from teenage strummer to one of the most hotly-tipped rising stars of his generation.

Apollo has had a transformative but linear journey, from listening to Brandy and Stevie Wonder as a kid, to plucking away at a guitar at as a pre-teen, to a major label record deal and the release of his critically acclaimed debut album IVORY in the spring of ’22 on the heels of his 2 Latin GRAMMY nominations for his collaboration “Te Olvidaste” with C Tangana.

IVORY catapulted him to another level in his career and earning him critical acclaim from the likes of the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone and more. The album also features his 2022 RIAA Certified Platinum breakout hit “Evergreen” which had a massive lift on TikTok earning him VARIETY’s TikTok Icon of The Year Award and garnering television performances of the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Good Morning America.

Other Album singles such as “Invincible” featuring Daniel Caesar, “Killing Me”, “Go Away”, and “Tamagotchi (Prod. by Pharrell and Chad Hugo)” cross genre lines as well as language barriers. He went on to perform those and more on his sold out The Prototype Tour in ’22 and will continue his riveting live show trajectory on SZA’s SOS Tour in ’23. Despite all that he has accomplished, Omar feels like he’s just getting started. The artist who once called himself “just a kid from Indiana” is breaking new ground, abandoning all comfort zones, and never looking back.

Somos

a diverse American dream.

AARP is honored to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Awards and applaud Latino leaders who strive to see their dreams come to life. Somos la comunidad that helps you shine, and juntos we’re creating a future filled with salud, dinero y mucho amor.

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CESAR CONDE

Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group, 2023 Media Award Honoree

Cesar serves as Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, the largest news organization in the country, encompassing NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC News NOW, Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal Local.

Under Conde’s leadership, NBCU News Group has increased its position as the most watched news organization in the United States, reaching more than seven in 10 adults every month. It has accelerated its leading position across all platforms, making substantial investments in digital and streaming news. Its streaming network, NBC News NOW, continues to achieve record-breaking viewership numbers and is the fastest-growing streaming news network in the country.

Conde established NBCU Academy, the award-winning journalism training program, which partners with 45 institutions of higher education across the country. Free and accessible to everyone, its goal is to help increase diversity by gender, race, geography, socio-economic background and perspective in the journalism profession.

Previously, Conde was Chairman of NBCU International Group and Telemundo Enterprises. Prior to NBCU, Conde was President of Univision Networks. He also served as a White House Fellow for Secretary of State Colin L. Powell from 2002–2003.

Conde serves on the board of directors of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and is a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Trustee of the Aspen Institute, and a Board Member of Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

CAFÉ TACVBA

(pronounced “Tah-coo-bah), 2023 Arts Award Honorees

Cafe Tacvba is widely recognized as Mexico’s leading alternative rock band and indeed one of the most influential alternative groups to come out of Latin America, spearheading a non-conformist musical movement with their blending of elements such as rock, indigenous folk, electronic and punk music. With a career spanning over 34 years, they continue to expand an already massive audience of devoted fans throughout the Americas, Europe and beyond.

Café Tacvba awards include: GRAMMY “Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album” (Cuatro Caminos), Latin GRAMMY “Best Rock Album” (Revés/YoSoy), Latin GRAMMY “Best Alternative Album” (Cuatro Caminos), Latin GRAMMY “Best Rock Song” (twice, for Eres and Esta Vez), Latin GRAMMY “Best Alternative Song” (Volver a Comenzar), Latin GRAMMY “Best Long Music Video” (for Un Viaje), Latin GRAMMY “Best Alternative Album”, “MTV Legend” award. As well as multiple MTV Viewer’s Choice and Premios Lo Nuestro awards. In 2015, they were recognized with the “Icon” La Musa award of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

(left to right: Quique Rangel; Joselo Rangel; Meme Del Real; Rubén Albarrán)

MIGUEL, VERONICA, & AIDA GARZA

After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders as a teenager, Veronica Garza, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Innovation Officer of Siete Family Foods, adopted a low inflammation diet to combat the often-debilitating symptoms. Her entire family of seven supported and joined her on this health journey, but as a tight-knit family from Laredo, Texas, following a grain free diet meant that they could no longer enjoy cultural favorites like corn and flour tortillas. To solve this problem, Veronica created grain free versions of traditional Mexican-American food staples, including a tortilla made with almond flour that eventually became the first product

offering by Siete Family Foods in 2014. As of today, she has led the creation of more than 80 product SKUs and continues to drive innovation for the company.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Siete Family Foods, Miguel Garza is on a mission to build the leading, “better-for-you” Mexican-American food brand. Strong family values permeate the company culture, and Miguel upholds the shared belief in “Family first, family second, business third.” Miguel is also focused on the core value of “Juntos Es Mejor” – better together. To support the broader community, Siete launched the Juntos Fund, an annual opportunity to bolster Latino-owned businesses through financial awards.

As mother to the five Garza siblings, Aida Garza, Co-Founder and Director of Purchasing of Siete Family Foods, is the heart of the Garza and Siete family. Aida’s love and support has been fundamental and unconditional to the business. Today, Aida leads the Siete Family Foods Foundation, with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, and wellness. Through the foundation, Siete has supported organizations such as RAICES, Con Mi Madre, and Todos Juntos.

Siete Family Foods has expanded exponentially and is now the fastest growing Mexican-American brand in food or beverage. Today the thriving business spans more than 20,000 grocery stores nationally and Siete products are also available online at sietefoods.com.

(left to right), Co-Founders, Siete Family Foods, 2023 Entrepreneurship Award Honorees

WISIN

2023 Vision Award Honoree

Urban Latin music icon WISIN, whose given name is Juan Luis Morera Luna, is a singer-songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur recognized by his worldwide success. First as part of the groundbreaking duo Wisin y Yandel and now as a solo artist. In the last 18 years he has remained one of Latin music’s best-selling artists for both new music and live touring, and most dominant figures in radio airplay, streaming, dance club presence and prestigious award nominations.

As a solo artist, WISIN has achieved thirteen #1 radio hits according to Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (bring his career total to an impressive 23 #1 tracks, when added to his time as part of Wisin y Yandel). In 2017, Wisin was credited as the #1 artist on the Billboard / Latin Airplay-Artist’s year-end chart for being the most played Latin singer on the radio in the US and Puerto Rico, and he continues just as strong with his last album notching another #1 debut on the Latin Albums chart.

WISIN has also excelled as a producer and television star. In addition to producing his own music and Wisin y Yandel, the artist produced the first album of CNCO, Primera Cita debuted at #1 and since then has had seven hits. Wisin has also produced or co-produced for other music stars such as Jennifer López, Chayanne, Ozuna, Sebastián Yatra, Reik among others. In 2020 he launched his own record label La Base which has already brought singles and albums to the top of radio and sales charts,with multiple YouTube Trending moments and award recognitions.

We do more than simply recognize heritage and culture. We celebrate them.

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Latino high school seniors will receive educational grants and be celebrated as leaders in their communities

Cartegories include:

Community Service

Education

Engineering

Entrepreneurship & Business

Healthcare & Science

Media & Entertainment

Public Service & Social Justice

Sustainability Technology

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FRI 9/29 at 9/8c

The 36th Annual HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS w ill air on Friday September 29 at 9/8c on PBS, and w ill also be available on PBS org, and the PBS v ideo app.

The historic Hispanic Heritage Awards, which were created by the White House to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month in America, is among the highest honors by Lat inos for Lat inos and supported by 40 nat ional Hispanic-serv ing inst itut ions.

“ We w ll be honoring our presence in this great country – past, present, and future – through dynamic performances, nspirat onal stories, and sol darity wh ch we w ill need to cont inue to move our community and country forward.”

Antonio Tijerino, HHF President and CEO