Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Wins Multiple Trophies at 38th Imagen Awards: ‘I Had the Opportunity to Create a Hero For Us’
variety.comJaden Thompson Hollywood veteran Edward James Olmos once offered a piece of sage advice to Eva Longoria in the 1990s when she was an extra on the set of “Selena” in her hometown of Corpus Christie, Texas. “Move to LA,” he told the young actress.
More 20 years later, Olmos presented Longoria’s feature directorial debut “Flamin’ Hot” with the award for Best Feature Film at the 38th annual Imagen Awards, which celebrate the wide ranging talents of Hollywood’s Latino community.
At Los Angeles’ historic Biltmore Hotel on Dec. 3, “Flamin’ Hot” swept the final three awards of the ceremony as Jesse García won best actor – feature film and Longoria won best director – feature film.
During her acceptance speech, Longoria acknowledged how Olmos and others present in the audience, including George Lopez, helped to shape her career. “Flamin’ Hot” tells the true story of Richard Montañez, the Mexican American Frito Lay janitor who came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
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