Juanes, Merel Julia and Felix Sanchez Janet Murguía, Arturo Sarukhán and Verónica Valencia Sarukhán
Jesse Garcia
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Aimee Garcia and Emily Rios
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL LATINOWOOD ON THE POTOMAC: Now in its 18th year, Noche de Gala has become one of fall’s most anticipated events with prominent members of the Latino community being fêted for their contributions to the arts. This year’s celebrations highlighted Grammy winner Juanes, who was presented with the Raul Julia Award, and actors Jesse Garcia and Emily Rios, who received a Horizon Awards. Founded in 1997 by four actors and a Washington lawyer, the foundation promotes careers for Latinos both in front of and behind the camera by continually providing access to emerging artists in the entertainment industry.
Jorge Plasencia and Deborah Rutter
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