Eva Longoria at the 2008 ALMA Awards nomination ceremony (July 21).

It’s almost time again for the ALMA Awards, a showcase of Latin American talent in film, television, and music. And Eva Longoria was in the house for the announcing of this year’s nominees.

Miss Longoria will be returning as executive producer and host of the awards show, which will be taped August 17th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and will include a special presentation to Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez.

The 2008 ALMA Awards will air on ABC September 12th to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and will include appearances from the Black Eyed Peas, Jessica Alba, Carlos Mencia, and America Ferrera.

Source: celebrity-gossip