50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala

Celebrate Hispanic & Latin Talent in 2025

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) invites you to become a sponsor of its 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala. This milestone gathering of NYC’s Hispanic and Latin creative community will honor exceptional talents who have made outstanding contributions to theater, film, television, streaming, and media. With creative direction by director/choreographer Luis Salgado (On Your Feet!, In the Heights), The 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the historic El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY).

As the highlight of the evening, Lin-Manuel Miranda—Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights—will receive the Raúl Juliá HOLA Founders Award, one of HOLA’s highest distinctions. This prestigious honor recognizes Miranda’s transformative contributions to the performing arts and his commitment to uplifting Latinx voices on stage and screen.

Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for Latino artists in the United States, the HOLA Awards celebrate exceptional achievements across theater, film, television, streaming platforms, media, and other performing arts disciplines. By honoring extraordinary talent and creativity, the awards elevate Latin and Hispanic cultural contributions, inspiring future generations and fostering a legacy of artistic excellence and representation.

The HOLA Awards also shine a spotlight on artists and institutions that have achieved the highest levels of excellence nationwide, while continuing to champion outstanding Latin/Hispanic theater in the New York City metropolitan area.

Tickets & Sponsorship

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Honoring:

RAÚL JULIÁ HOLA FOUNDERS AWARD

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Additional honorees and theater award nominees will be announced soon.

A Legacy of Excellence

The HOLA Awards have long been recognized as a high honor within the entertainment industry. Past honorees include:

Alfred Molina, Alfonso Cuarón, Andy García, Antonio Banderas, Benicio del Toro, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Danny Burstein, Héctor Elizondo, John Leguizamo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lupita Ferrer, Mercedes Ruehl, Moisés Kaufman, Nilo Cruz, Pedro Pascal, Rita Moreno, Rosie Pérez, Rubén Blades, Sara Montiel, and León Ichaso—among many others.

“We believe that building community is the key to meaningful collaboration, cultural exchange, and lasting impact. HOLA stands at the forefront of recognizing artists whose work inspires, uplifts, and creates space for others—those who stand tall, embrace our heritage, and give back to the communities they represent. At HOLA, community is our heartbeat.”

— Gabriela García, HOLA Board Member

About HOLA

HOLA is a 501c(3) arts service and advocacy organization founded in 1975 by a core group of Latino actors working in New York to address the inequities created by the casting system that underemployed Hispanic actors and relegated Latino characters to negative stereotypes. HOLA is dedicated to expanding the presence of Latin/Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through their development, cultivation, education, empowerment, and recognition. For almost 50 years, HOLA has been a crucial resource to the New York Latin artistic community, providing educational programs, networking opportunities, and hosting a Hispanic talent database available to casting directors and agents in addition to distributing casting notices and job opportunities to members.

Event Details

• Creative Director: Luis Salgado
• Scriptwriter: Yessi Hernández
• Masters of Ceremony: To be announced
• Dress Code: Dress to impress
• Admission: Tickets are available at multiple levels, starting at $50 for HOLA Members.
• Proceeds: Support HOLA’s programs and advocacy on behalf of the Latin artistic community.
• Press Contact: Blanca Lasalle – blanca@creativelinkny.com

Can’t attend? Support us by making a tax-deductible donation to HOLA and help sustain the future of Latin arts.

Event Schedule

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Enjoy live music, welcome remarks, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and specialty cocktails.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
Join us as we honor Lin-Manuel Miranda and other extraordinary talents in Latin theater, film, television, and more.

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Afterparty
Celebrate with music, dancing, drinks, late night bites, and vibrant networking to close out the night.

HOLA programming is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, as well as by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Miranda Family Fund, Radio Drama Network, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund for their private contributions to our 2024-2025 programming, fostering Hispanic and Latin artists who enrich our culture.

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We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Your presence will help amplify our mission and elevate the voices of Latin/Hispanic artists for generations to come.