On october 9, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard announced and honored the 25 most powerful Hispanic women in the entertainment industry at the first annual “Hispanic Women in Entertainment” breakfast, held this morning at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Attendees included the “The 25 Most Powerful” as well as executives, celebrities and influencers from across the entertainment industry.

At the event, Susan Whiting, Executive Vice President, The Nielsen Company and Chairman, Nielsen Media Research, delivered opening remarks, and Emmy Award winner America Ferrera, the star of ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” received the inaugural “The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Hispanic Woman of the Year Award” and delivered the keynote address. Ferrera was selected to receive the award by the senior executives and editors at The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard for the work she has done to break down the barriers that Hispanic women face in the entertainment industry.

“America and all of the women honored here today exemplify intelligence, courage, talent and tenacity,” said John Kilcullen, publisher of Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. “Although narrowing the list down to 25 was an arduous process, each of these women is a shining example of what it takes to be successful in this business, and we are delighted to recognize them.”

The top 10 of the 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women, listed in order by rank, are:

1. Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment

2. Belinda Menendez, President, NBC Universal International Television
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3. Salma Hayek, Actress-producer

4. Lucia Ballas-Traynor, General Manager, MTV Tr3s

5. Alina Falcon, Executive VP and Operating Manager, Univision

6. Darlene Caamano-Loquet, President, NALA Films

7. Christina Davis, Senior VP, Drama Series Development, CBS

8. Antoinette Zel, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategy,
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9. Alexandra Lioutikoff, Senior Vice President, Latin membership,
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10. Jennifer Lopez, Actress-singer-producer