Celebracion of Cinema & Television 2026 Honorees Set

Key Points:

• The Critics Choice Association announced honorees for its sixth annual Celebración of Cinema & Television on October 2 in Beverly Hills, recognizing standout Latino and Hispanic talent in film and television.
• John Leguizamo will receive the Career Achievement Award for his extensive career and recent role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which has grossed over $1 billion globally.
• Judy Reyes, Oscar Nuñez, Rodrigo Teixeira, and the directing duo Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi are among other key honorees, recognized for their impactful work in television, film production, and directing.
• Actor and puppeteer James Ortiz will be honored for his innovative performance as Rocky in Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary, marking a unique achievement in puppetry and acting.
• Breakthrough awards will be given to Inde Navarrette for her role in Obsession, Laysla De Oliveira for Lioness, and filmmaker Beth de Araújo for Josephine, highlighting emerging Latino and Hispanic talent in the industry.