Nominations for the annual ALMA Awards, which honor the achievements of Latinos in film, TV, and music, have been announced. The ceremony will air on September 18 on ABC.

Among the many other acting nominees are stage veterans Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Jamie Lynn-Sigler (Entourage), Jimmy Smits (Dexter), Lauren Velez (Dexter), Sofia Vergara (Madea Goes to Jail), and David Zayas (Dexter), Demian Bechir (Weeds), Benjamin Bratt (The Cleaner), Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Mark Indelicato (Ugly Betty), John Leguizamo (Nothing Like the Holidays), Justina Machado (ER), Alfred Molina (Pink Panther 2), Esai Morales (Jericho), Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty), Rosie Perez (Lipstick Jungle), Tony Plana (Ugly Betty),.

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I am pleased to announce that Callie & Arizona have been nominated for one of MTV Logo’s NewNowNext awards: “AfterEllen.com’s Best Lesbian Kiss Award.” So go here and vote, vote, and vote for Sara!