MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Latin Recording Academy® has announced the four honorees that will be celebrated at the 2018 Leading Ladies of Entertainment luncheon, a platform which honors and recognizes professional women within the arts and entertainment industries who have made significant and indelible impressions and contributions to their fields. The Latin Recording Academy aims to produce in time, an extensive list of women that are and will continue to be great role models for the next generation of girls who will become great leaders of Latin culture worldwide.
The 2018 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees are as follows:
- Rebbeca Gomez (Becky G), Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress
- Cynthia Hudson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, CNN en Español and Hispanic Strategy for CNN/U.S.
- Delia Orjuela, Vice President, Creative—Latin Music, BMI
- Pamela Silva Conde, Six-time Emmy winning journalist and Co-anchor of Univision's Primer Impacto
"I am pleased to celebrate this very diverse group of amazing and professional women during Latin GRAMMY® Week," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Latin Recording Academy President/CEO. "With great pride and admiration we laud these honorees who throughout their careers have continually demonstrated grit, determination, an absolute sense of pride, and an indomitable spirit."
The private, invitation-only event will be held at Estiatorio Milos at The Cosmopolitan on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Las Vegas. Acclaimed anchor, producer, and writer Gloria Calzada, who holds the title of being the first VJ in Latin American music, will serve as host.
The Leading Ladies of Entertainment luncheon will be sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Google Pixel 3, Hennessy, Nielsen, and Walmart.
Ford Motor Company is expanding its support of the Latin Recording Academy for this significant event that empowers, inspires, and celebrates women – values that deeply synchronize with the mission and culture of Ford. In addition, Ford has been a long-time supporter and partner of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® through its philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund, by supporting the Latin GRAMMY® In The Schools education program.
Google will come on board as a sponsor of the 2018 Leading Ladies of Entertainment luncheon, as it unleashes the power of the new Google Pixel 3 throughout Latin GRAMMY® Week. Google Pixel 3 joins in celebrating these women trailblazers who are redefining the future of arts and entertainment.
Hennessy joins as the official cognac sponsor of the event this year as they partner with The Latin Recording Academy to honor outstanding women in entertainment who, much like their brand campaign, Never Stop. Never Settle. They will warmly welcome guests during the luncheon with a signature cocktail featuring products from their brand portfolio.
As a returning second-year sponsor, Nielsen helps advertisers and brands understand the importance of music as a cultural connector between Latinx consumers, one of many insights from Nielsen’s recently released report, Descubrimiento Digital: The Online Lives of Latinx Consumers. According to the report, U.S. Hispanics spend about 32 hours a week with music, but 25% of them also share music video links with family and friends, 40% more than the total population.
Walmart comes on board as a second-year sponsor of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment luncheon where they will be gifting guests as part of their Holiday campaign that focuses on showcasing the top gifts for this Holiday season. They are also celebrating the contributions made by each honoree to their respective entertainment fields and philanthropic efforts.
A portion of the proceeds generated from this event will go towards the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which has subsidized scholarships for young women interested in studying Latin music at some of the best universities.
ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.
ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® was established by The Latin Recording Academy to promote international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world’s culture, and to protect its rich musical legacy and heritage. The Foundation’s primary charitable focus is to provide scholarships to students of Latin music with financial needs, as well as grants to scholars and organizations worldwide for research and preservation of diverse Latin music genres. For more information about the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, please visit LatinGRAMMYCulturalFoundation.com.