Key Takeaways
- The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) has announced the nominees for its 8th annual Latino Entertainment Film Awards.
- The film "Sinners" leads the nominations with 16 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- Other notable nominees include "One Battle After Another", "Frankenstein", and "The Secret Agent".
- The winners of the 8th annual LEJA Entertainment Film Awards will be announced on February 9.
- The ceremony will also honor actor Benicio del Toro with the Rita Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award.
Introduction to the LEJA Awards
The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) has announced the nominees for its 8th annual Latino Entertainment Film Awards. This prestigious award ceremony recognizes excellence in film and honors the talented individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry. The nominees were announced in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
Leading Nominees
The film "Sinners" leads the nominations with 16 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director for Ryan Coogler. The film’s cast, including Michael B. Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku, also received acting nominations. "One Battle After Another" follows with 15 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. The film’s cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, also received acting nominations.
Other Notable Nominees
Other notable nominees include "Frankenstein" with 14 nominations, "The Secret Agent" with 11 nominations, and "Hamnet" with 9 nominations. All three films earned Best Picture nods. The other Best Picture nominees for this year’s LEJA Entertainment Film Awards are "Belén", "Bob Treviño Likes It", "It Was Just an Accident", "Marty Supreme", and "Sentimental Value".
Special Awards
In addition to the competitive categories, the LEJA will also present several special awards. The Breakout Award will be given to Tonatiuh for his role in "Kiss of the Spider Woman". The Activism Award will be presented to Diego Luna for his work in championing immigrant rights and using his platform to amplify immigrant communities and encourage support for organizations helping them. The Rita Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Benicio del Toro, who joins a list of past winners that includes Rita Moreno, Jennifer Lopez, Rosie Perez, John Leguizamo, Guillermo del Toro, Eugenio Derbez, and Edward James Olmos.
Complete List of Nominees
The complete list of nominees for the 8th annual LEJA Entertainment Film Awards includes a range of talented individuals and films. The nominees for Best Director include Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another", Ryan Coogler for "Sinners", Guillermo del Toro for "Frankenstein", Dolores Fonzi for "Belén", Kleber Mendonça Filho for "The Secret Agent", and Chloé Zhao for "Hamnet". The nominees for Best Actor include Timothée Chalamet for "Marty Supreme", Leonardo DiCaprio for "One Battle After Another", Oscar Isaac for "Frankenstein", Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners", John Leguizamo for "Bob Treviño Likes It", and Wagner Moura for "The Secret Agent".
Conclusion
The 8th annual LEJA Entertainment Film Awards promises to be an exciting ceremony, with a range of talented individuals and films being recognized for their excellence. The winners will be announced on February 9, and the ceremony will also include the presentation of several special awards. With its diverse range of nominees and commitment to recognizing excellence in film, the LEJA Entertainment Film Awards are an important event in the film industry.
