Al Madrigal is ready to make an Impact…
The 53-year-old half-Mexican American actor and Lopez vs. Lopez scene-stealer will co-host the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s (NHMC) 2025 Impact AwardsGala alongside On My Block’s Jessica Marie Garcia.
The gala will take place on Friday, June 6, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
The Impact Awards event honors the contributions of Latinos, creating a more inclusive society.
NHMC is a woman-led, non-profit civil and human rights organization committed to eliminating hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities. Since its founding, the organization has worked to empower the Latino community through policy advocacy, media representation, and coalition building. NHMC advocates for increased Latino visibility through its policy work in Washington, D.C., and media advocacy and representation in Hollywood.
Madrigal is best known for serving as the Latino Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Most recently, he recurs on NBC’s hit comedy Lopez vs. Lopez playing George Lopez’s best friend, Oscar. As an entrepreneur, Madrigal founded All Things Comedy alongside fellow comedian Bill Burr, which produces several movies and TV shows. Madrigal is developing an extensive slate of Latino-centric projects for TV within his current deal at CBS Studios.
Actress, writer, and producer Garcia recently guest-starred on Lopez vs. Lopez, from George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Debby Wolfe, which recently concluded its third season and is currently awaiting renewal.
Garcia played Yesika, Mayan’s fabulous TikTok-dancing social media influencer cousin who does everything for “the Gram,” including giving Mayan a taste of the glamorous life.
She’s widely recognized for her breakout role as Jasmine Flores on Netflix’s hit series On My Block and for recurring on Shonda Rhimes’ How to Get Away with Murder, playing Rhonda opposite Viola Davis.
Most recently, she starred in the short film Illegally Brown, directed by Gabby Revilla Lugo, which made the rounds on the festival circuit, and What To Expect, from director Gabriela Garcia Medina.
“We are honored to have a dynamic duo with strong roots uplifting our Latino community, hosting our Impact Awards Gala this year,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the NHMC. “Al and Jessica both exemplify Latino excellence and demonstrate the strength of community, both in front of and behind the camera. We are elated to welcome Al and have Jessica return to host our Gala.”
Past honorees include Fede Alvarez, Harvey Guillén, Issa López, Tatyana Ali, Umbrella Academy, George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rosie Perez, Tessa Thompson, America Ferrera, Jay Hernandez, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, James Cameron, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo and Diego Luna.
