Upon receiving an honor at the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s 23rd annual Impact Awards, America Ferrera said she believes Latinx talent and executives are no longer competing for a slice of the pie
, was one of the eight honorees at the yearly event. The annual ceremony aims to celebrate and acknowledge works by Latinx talent and the executives who provide them with more opportunities in entertainment. Justina Machado and Jacob Vargas hosted the evening.
"For a very long time I felt very isolated and alone as a Latina in this industry, I know many of us in this room have felt that way," she said. "But we can write a new mandate for Latinos in this industry."
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