2025 Tony Awards celebrate Latino talent, NHMC shows support
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) proudly celebrates the 2025 Tony Awards nominations, which prominently feature Latino stories and talents, marking a pivotal moment in Broadway history.
In a statement released today, Brenda Victoria Castillo, NHMC President and CEO, congratulated the nominees and applauded Broadway’s increasing embrace of Latino narratives:
“Today’s nominations reflect the vibrancy of our Latino stories, transcending film and television, and being recognized and enjoyed on Broadway.”
Spotlight on ‘Real Women Have Curves: The Musical’
NHMC extended special congratulations to Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, a production celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Latina womanhood. The show earned two Tony nominations:
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Justina Machado, an NHMC Visionary Alliance Member.
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Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez.
The production is also the recipient of an NHMC Impacts New York Award, emphasizing its cultural and artistic impact.
Buena Vista Social Club Garners 10 Tony Nominations
Also honored was Buena Vista Social Club, which received an impressive 10 Tony Award nominations, including:
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Best Play
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Best Book of a Musical – Marco Ramirez
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Best Direction of a Musical – Saheem Ali
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Best Orchestrations – Marco Paguia
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role – Natalie Venetia Belcon
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Plus nominations for Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting, Sound, and Choreography
This outpouring of recognition marks a historic moment for Cuban and Caribbean-rooted storytelling on Broadway.
“Storytelling is a powerful artform with the ability to shape perspectives,” Castillo emphasized. “We are so proud our Latino stories are being recognized on such a prestigious stage.”
