Aug 22, 2008
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The tiny drama "La Misma Luna" dominated the 23rd annual Imagen Awards, which honor Latino-themed entertainment and Latino talent on both sides of the camera. Five awards, including best picture, went to the drama about a young Mexican boy's journey to find his mother in Los Angeles, where she's an undocumented worker. Such Latino luminaries as John Leguizamo, Jimmy Smits, Edward James Olmos, Lupe Ontiveros, Eva La Rue and Cesar Millan were in attendance at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, where 18 awards were handed out for achievement in features and television. "Luna," written by executive producer Ligiah Villalobos. won five Imagens on the feature side: best actor for Adrian Alonso, best actress for Kate Del Castillo, best supporting actor for Eugenio Derbez, best director for...
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