La Raza ALMA Awards show draws diverse stars

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La Raza ALMA Awards show draws diverse stars

La Raza ALMA Awards draw diverse stars to celebration in Pasadena, Calif. The award is aimed at promoting fair portrayals of Latinos in entertainment.

Eva Longoria dances with Will.I.Am and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas at the finale of the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Longoria was the host of the show.

Dunwoody's own Ryan Seacrest, host of 'American Idol,' presents America Ferrera, star of TV's 'Ugly Betty,' with the Chevy entertainer of the year award at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif. on Sunday.

Actress Eva Longoria and NBA-star husband Tony Parker arrive at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards. Longoria served as host. The ALMA (Spanish for 'spirit' or 'soul') awards promote fair portrayals of Latinos in American entertainment.

Colombian singer Shakira, right, gives Pamela Jimenez Cardenas a Humanitarian Award.

Lisa Lisa and Mario perform at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

The Cheetah Girls from left, Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan and Adrienne Bailon, perform at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Musician Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas arrives at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Actress Jessica Alba arrives at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Actor Terrence Howard arrives.

Mario, right, and Karina Smirnoff of "Dancing with the Stars" pose with a dance move backstage at the 2008 ALMA Awards

Wynonna Judd performs at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Bebe Winans , left, and Eden Espinosa perform at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Singer Linda Ronstadt accepts the Trailblazer award.

Opera legend Placido Domingo kisses the hand of rock legend Linda Ronstadt as he presents her with the Trailblazer award at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Actress Ashley Tisdale arrives.

Actress and singer Selena Gomez arrives.

Singer and 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul arrives at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Actress Nadine Velazquez arrives.

Taboo, of the Black Eyed Peas, arrives.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker hosts the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards.

Charlie Sheen accepts the outstanding actor in a television comedy series award for 'Two and a Half Men.'

Jorge Garcia poses backstage with his award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Television Series for "Lost."

Actor Edward James Olmos accepts the outstanding actor in a television drama series award for 'Battlestar Galactica.'

Actress Judy Reyes poses backstage after winning Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series for "Scrubs."

Actress Julie Gonzalo poses backstage after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Television Series for "Eli Stone."

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Eva Longoria dances with Will.I.Am and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas at the finale of the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Longoria was the host of the show.

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