We told you who wore what. We shared some of the biggest highlights of the red carpet, got the biggest scoop with the reveal that Ryan Lochte is ready for love and shared the news that Eva Longoria’s secret weapon to looking fabulous as awards co-host are wigs (shocker!). And now, with the trophies distributed, it’s time to divulge the official winners’ list. There were some surprises and some obvious wins; several career upsets and more than a few awe-inspiring victories.
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The biggest loss of the evening might have been William Levy, who conceded the win for “Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act” award to Christina Aguilera, who made headlines with her leggy, form-fitting black dress as she also scooped up a special achievement award for her career and philanthropy.
Director Robert Rodrigez presented Diego Boneta with the award for “Favorite Movie Actor” at the 2012 NCLR ALMA awards. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NCLR)
“Puss and Boots” received a win for “Favorite Movie” while Diego Boneta made his presence known with a win for “Favorite Movie Actor,” beating Hollywood heavyweights including Benicio Del Toro, Andy Garcia and Martin Sheen.
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And while the competition was fierce (and very well dressed!) for the title of “Favorite Movie Actress – Drama/Adventure,” Zoe Saldana snagged that award while “Parks and Recreation” darling Aubrey Plaza won “Favorite Movie Actress – Comedy/Musical.”
Jake Gyllenhaal presented actress Zoe Saldana with an award for Favorite Movie Actress in Drama Adventure at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NCLR)
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Career actors Rubén Blades and Demián Bichir rounded out the nominees for “Favorite Movie Actor – Supporting Role” alongside Emilio Estevez and Oscar Isaac, but an exceedingly well-dressed Édgar Ramírez won for his performance in “Wrath of the Titans.”
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Some might have placed their bets on Sofia Vergara for a “Favorite Movie Actress – Supporting Role”win, but baby-faced newcomer Cierra Ramirez took home the award thanks to her fierce acting chops in “Girl in Progress.” And making her win all the sweeter? Director Patricia Riggen’s special achievement award, making the film the winner of the evening.
Ramirez wasn’t the only teen darling to take home a gold statue at the 2012 ALMA Awards. Tyler Posey won for “Favorite TV Actor” for his role on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” while triple threat Naya Rivera won “Favorite Female Music Artist” and “Favorite TV Actress – Comedy.”
Naya Rivera accepted the award for “Favorite TV Actress – Comedy” at the ALMA Awards. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NCLR)
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Other big television wins included “Modern Family” star Rico Rodriguez for “Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role in a Comedy” and Constance Marie for “Favorite TV Actress – Supporting Role.” Rounding out the wins for television were Lana Parilla for “Once Upon a Time” and Jon Huertas for “Castle.”
And last but not least, fan favorite Pitbull (who also composed the theme music for the award ceremony), won the award for “Favorite Male Music Artist,” beating fellow superstars Ricky Martin, Romeo Santos, Bruno Mars and Carlos Santana.
2012 NCLR ALMA Awards Recipients
Special Achievement Award – Christina Aguilera
The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award – Henry Darrow
Outstanding Career Achievement Award – Cheech Marin
Special Achievement – Patricia Riggen
Favorite Movie
Act of Valor
For Greater Glory
Girl in Progress
Puss in Boots
The Way
Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages
Benicio Del Toro, Savages
Andy Garcia, For Greater Glory
Rodrigo Santoro, What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Martin Sheen, The Way
Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure
Salma Hayek, Savages
Eva Longoria, For Greater Glory
Eva Mendes, Girl in Progress
Roselyn Sanchez, Act of Valor
Zoe Saldana, Colombiana
Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical
Bérénice Bejo, The Artist
Penelope Cruz, To Rome With Love
Cameron Diaz, What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Jennifer Lopez, What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed
Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role
Demián Bichir, Savages
Rubén Blades, For Greater Glory
Emilio Estevez, The Way
Oscar Isaac, For Greater Glory
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans
Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role
Mia Maestro, Savages
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress
Genesis Rodriguez, Man on the Ledge
Harmony Santana, Gun Hill Road
Sofía Vergara, The Three Stooges
Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)
Gabriel Iglesias, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (Comedy Central)
George Lopez, Take Me Out (FOX)
Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (FOX)
William Levy, Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor
Benjamin Bratt, Private Practice (ABC)
Danny Pino, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)
James Roday, Psych (USA)
Charlie Sheen, Anger Management (FX)
Favorite TV Actress—Drama
Jordana Brewster, Dallas (TNT)
Julie Gonzalo, Dallas (TNT)
Cote de Pablo, NCIS (CBS)
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
Victoria Justice, Victorious (Nickelodeon)
Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)
Bella Thorne, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
Sofía Vergara, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
Guillermo Diaz, Scandal (ABC)
Carlos Gomez, The Glades (A&E)
Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)
Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries (CW)
David Zayas, Dexter (Showtime)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
Hector Elizondo, Last Man Standing (ABC)
Ian Gomez, Cougar Town (TBS)
Adam Irigoyen, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
Oscar Nuñez, The Office (NBC)
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)
Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Sarah Ramos, Parenthood (NBC)
Gina Torres, Suits (USA Network)
Lauren Vélez, Dexter (Showtime)
Favorite Male Music Artist
Bruno Mars
Pitbull
Ricky Martin
Romeo Santos
Carlos Santana
Favorite Female Music Artist
Gloria Estefan
Jennifer Lopez
Demi Lovato
Naya Rivera
Esperanza Spalding
