Longoria & Lopez Raise the Latino Roof

Latino lovers Eva Longoria and Mario Lopez announce the 2007 ALMA Award Nominations on Monday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Eva, 32, returns as host and producer for the The ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards, which recognize and celebrate Latino artistic achievement in American film, television and music.

“It is an honor to return as host of the ALMA Awards and to also be working with NCLR to contribute creatively to the production of the show,” said Eva.

“This year we are going to have an action packed telecast filled with surprises, as we celebrate the achievements of the Latino community.”

The 2007 ALMA Awards will tape on Friday, June 1 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and air on June 5 on ABC