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LOS ANGELES, CA – The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) announced today writer, actor and comedian Al Madrigal alongside actress, writer, and producer, Jessica Marie Garcia as Co-Hosts of the 2025 Impact Awards Gala taking place on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The annual celebration honors the incredible contributions of Latino individuals creating a more inclusive society.

mitú’s Jennifer Arias and Alejandro Perez are also set to return as the Official Red Carpet Hosts during NHMC’s annual gathering of Latino excellence. The digital news and culture source for Latinos by Latinos will speak with NHMC’s Impact Award honorees as well as attendees on the significance and importance of Latino recognition and representation in the entertainment industry.

Mexican-American multihyphenate entertainer Al Madrigal is best known for his role as the Latino Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Most recently, Madrigal can be seen on NBC’s hit comedy Lopez vs. Lopez playing George Lopez’s best friend, Oscar. As an entrepreneur, Madrigal founded All Things Comedy (ATC) alongside fellow comedian Bill Burr, which produces several movies, television shows, and is the #1 comedy podcast network. Madrigal is currently developing an extensive slate of Latino-centric projects for TV within his current deal at CBS Studios.

Known for her captivating on-screen and off-screen personality, powerhouse actress, writer, and producer Jessica Marie Garcia returns to co-host NHMC’s Impact Awards Gala. Garcia can be seen alongside Madrigal on NBC’s hit comedy Lopez vs. Lopez playing Yesika, opposite George and Mayan Lopez. She is widely recognized for her breakout role as Jasmine Flores on Netflix’s hit series On My Block and for recurring on Shonda Rhimes’ How to Get Away with Murder, playing Rhonda opposite Viola Davis. Most recently, Garcia completed two short films—Illegally Brown and What To Expect—both currently making their way through the festival circuit.

“We are honored to have a dynamic duo with strong roots uplifting our Latino community hosting our Impact Awards Gala this year,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the NHMC. “Al and Jessica both exemplify Latino excellence and demonstrate the strength of community, both in front of and behind the camera. We are elated to welcome Al and have Jessica return to host our Gala.”

NHMC is proud to recognize our Academy level partner, AppleTV+. As well as Premiere level partners, 4S Bay Partners, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, Google, T-Mobile, and NHMC Board Member Fernando Soler. Notable recognition goes to NHMC’s Red Carpet level partners, MAOF Properties, Netflix, and The Walt Disney Company. NHMC’s partner at the Spotlight level includes Paramount Global. If interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact adminmanager@nhmc.org.

Honorees for the 2025 NHMC Impact Awards Gala will be announced at an upcoming date. The 2024 Impact Awards Gala was co-hosted by Annie Gonzalez and Mayan Lopez. Past honorees include Aarón Sánchez, Ángel Manuel Soto, Eugenio Derbez, Fede Alvarez, Gina Torres, Harvey Guillén, Issa López, Tatyana Ali, Jharrel Jerome, Jessica Sarowitz, Julissa Prado, George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Yvett Merino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rosie Perez, America Ferrera, James Cameron, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo, Diego Luna, The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and more.

Full bios and headshots for each co-host are available HERE.

The Impact Awards Gala is just one part of the NHMC’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair, and positive representation in media, including advocating for an increased number of Latino writers on major networks, the increased representation of diverse talent on major television and film sets, and educating media and industry executives on the variances of Latino culture.

Past Impact Award honorees include Fede Alvarez, Harvey Guillén, Issa López, Tatyana Ali, The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), Tubi, Umbrella Academy, George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa, Yvett Merino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rosie Perez, Matthew Lopez, Tessa Thompson, America Ferrera, Jay Hernandez, Ann Sarnoff, Dany Garcia, Isabella Gomez, Amy Lippman, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Ozzie Areu, James Cameron, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo, Diego Luna, Benjamin Bratt, Robert Rodriguez, and more.

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a woman-led, non-profit civil and human rights organization committed to eliminating hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities. Since its founding, NHMC has worked to empower the Latino community through policy advocacy, media representation, and coalition building. The organization advocates for increased Latino visibility through its policy work in Washington, D.C., and media advocacy and representation in Hollywood. NHMC is a leading advocate in combating online hate and mis/disinformation across digital platforms. The organization champions equitable access to communications services, including broadband access and media transparency. Committed to closing the digital divide, NHMC prioritizes ensuring that Latino and other historically marginalized groups have the resources and tools needed to thrive in a digital world. Rooted in strong partnerships with civil rights and social justice organizations, NHMC is united in its mission to defend democracy and ensure that every community has access to authentic media representation and equitable opportunities.