Posted on 5/14/125 by Colin Vassallo
The National Hispanic Media Coalition today announced that
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio will be honored with the
Legend Impact Award at the upcoming 2025 Impact Awards Gala.
The multi-time champion will be recognized for his
groundbreaking impact in sports entertainment and
representation spanning across generations.
Other honorees joining Mysterio this year are co-founder and
Chief Executive Officer of Hyphenate Media Group and
Chairman of the Television Academy, Cris Abrego, actress
Daniella Pineda, actress Isabela Merced, and filmmaker,
producer, and writer Phil Lord. The AppleTV+ series Acapulco
and Netflix’s Cobra Kai are also being honored.
The annual Impact Awards Gala is a part of the NHMC’s
overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate,
fair, and positive representation in media. Through the
coveted Impact Awards, each year the NHMC honors individuals
who are truly making an impact, shifting societal
narratives, and setting an example in the entertainment
industry.
The awards are taking place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the
Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.