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Face Of America: Ferrera Thrilled By Hispanic Honor

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 5, 2007

The accolades keep coming for America Ferrera.

The Emmy-winning star of 'Ugly Betty' is now the Hispanic Woman of the Year, the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard announced Thursday.

The publications will honor Ferrera and the 25 most powerful Hispanic women in film, television and music at their inaugural Hispanic Women in Entertainment breakfast at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Tuesday.

Ferrera 'is a leader for all women, but especially those in the Hispanic community,' publisher John Kilcullen said in a statement.

He said the 23-year-old actress is 'dedicated to advancing the position of Hispanics in television and film.'

'It's an honor to be in such esteemed company,' Ferrera said in a statement. 'And it's a thrill to see talented women recognized for their work behind the camera.'

Cannon, Ebanks Are 'Taking A Break'

Months after a public proposal in Times Square, Nick Cannon and Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks have parted ways - for the time being.

'Selita and Nick are taking a break to focus on their careers but still very much love each other and remain the best of friends,' Ebanks' publicist, Melissa Raubvogel, said Thursday.

No details were provided.

Cannon popped the question in May. The 26-year-old rapper-actor got down on bent knee as the words 'Selita will you marry me?' flashed on a giant TV screen in Times Square. He then presented Ebanks with a 15-carat diamond ring that he helped design.

They met at a Super Bowl party in Miami in February.

Oldest Hanson Brother Hospitalized

Isaac Hanson, the oldest member of Hanson, remained hospitalized in Dallas on Thursday after suffering chest and shoulder pain after a performance this week.
Baylor University Medical Center spokeswoman Maria Carpenter said the family had requested that no information be released on the 26-year-old singer's condition. He was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after a show at the House of Blues.

Dallas-Fort Worth television station KDFW reported that Hanson was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot in the extremities breaks away and travels to the lungs.

Taylor Hanson, 24, told the TV station that his brother was doing well.

Today's Birthdays

Comedian Bill Dana is 83. Singer-guitarist Steve Miller is 64. Singer Brian Johnson of AC/DC is 60. Actress Karen Allen is 56. Guitarist David Bryson of Counting Crows is 53. Singer Bob Geldof is 53. Comedian Bernie Mac is 50. Actress Parminder Nagra ('ER,' 'Bend It Like Beckham') is 32.Actress Kate Winslet ('Titanic') is 32. Guitarist James Valentine of Maroon 5 is 29.

Sources: The Associated Press

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