"Ugly Betty" actress honoured

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - America Ferrera was named the Chevy Entertainer of the Year for her role in "Ugly Betty" at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognise outstanding artistic achievement of Latinos in film, television and music.

Other honourees this year include recording artists Linda Ronstadt and Shakira.

The two-hour program, taped Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, will air September 12 on ABC.

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