Hispanicize 2017 and DiMe Media Announce Finalists for the 3rd Annual Tecla Awards

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Hispanicize and DiMe Media announced the finalists of the 3rd Annual Hispanicize Tecla Awards, the most prestigious national honor highlighting the achievements of top Latino and multicultural content creators.

The 2017 Tecla Awards feature several new categories including The Jewel Award for Social Good and the Super Creators, as well as categories for influencers from Health and Wellness to Beauty and Digital Journalism.

The actual winners of the 3rd Annual Tecla Awards will be determined by The Hispanicize Tecla Awards Gold Academy, a panel of judges consisting of marketing, PR and social media executives, creators, and other experts in the digital media industry. Winners will be revealed the night of April 6th, 2017 during the Hispanicize Tecla Awards ceremony, which will be streamed live from Miami for viewers worldwide and marks the closing event for Hispanicize 2017.

“Latino and multicultural digital creators continue building highly engaged communities of followers that turn to them for everyday advice, humor, tips and even what to cook. The Hispanicize Tecla Awards recognize that dedication to delivering quality content in culturally relevant ways and in bilingual formats,” said Cristy Clavijo-Kish, Chief Development Officer of Hispanicize Media Group and 2017 Tecla Awards Chair.

This year the Teclas received more than 1,500 nominations, nearly four times more than for the inaugural 2015 competition, and represents a fantastic line-up of talented Latino and multicultural content creators.

‘Earlier this month we announced that this year’s Hispanicize Tecla Awards show is moving to the historic Olympia Theatre, South Florida’s most iconic performing arts center. The awards show will feature top musical acts and celebrity co-hosts and award presenters; it’s going to be a truly game-changing year,” added Katherine Johnson-Gunn, Hispanicize Media Group Senior Vice President & Partner and Tecla Awards Executive Producer.

Hispanicize 2017 Tecla Award Finalists

General Social Media Creator Awards:

Best Spanish-Language Creator
— Rory Lassanske
— Yanira Giselle
— Carlos Yustis
— Claudia Ahrens
— Shirley Yissele Gallo

Best Latino Celebrity on Social Media
— Carlos Ponce
— Gaby Espino
— Ricky Martin
— Anjelah Johnson
— Gina Rodriguez
— Giselle Blondet

Breakout Creator of the Year
— Amanda La Gringa
— Camila Andrea
— Juana Gallo LaComadre Pansha
— Sherly Taravez
— Sue Evelyn Gil

Best Content Creator in Latin America
— Mariand Castrejon Castañeda “Yuya”
— Ricardo Daniel Ortiz
— Caeli
— Gabriel Montiel
— Salam Aleikom La Musu
— Watt Sopa

The Jewel Award – Best Creator Doing Social Good
— Laurita Tellado
— Melanie Mendez-Gonzalez
— Denisse Montalvan
— Dania Peguero

Best Digital Journalist
— Gaby Natale
— Alicia Civita
— Adrian Carasquillo
— Dariel Fernandez
— Eliecer Marte
— Alberto Sardinas

General Platform Awards:

Best LIVE Video Creator
— Lizza Monet Morales
— Stephanie Li
— Lynn Ponder
— Jorge Narvaez
— Roberto Carlos

Best Twitter Creator
— Claudia Krusch
— Ingrid Hoffman
— Mario Selma
— Elayna Fernandez
— Cameka Smith

Best Facebook Creator
— Savoire Faire by Enriqueta Lemoine
— Yasmany Del Real
— Daily Baez
— Evelyn Lorezana
— OMG it’s Eddie G

Best YouTube Creator
— Carolina Ortiz
— BeautyyBird
— Sandra Cires
— Anna Sarelly
— Yolanda Soto-Lopez
— KLOQUIS

Best Instagram Creator
— Laura Sanchez
— Ashley Amanda Segura
— Jacqui Saldana and
— Reno Rojas
— Yisney Terrero
— Christian Garcia

Best Snapchat Storyteller
— Jose Resendez
— Carlos Gil
— Raphael Ocampo
— Mimi Sanchez
— Alexandra Olavarria

Best Blogger
— Lorraine Ladish
— Monique Frausto
— Lillie Morales
— Silvia Martinez
— Eliana Tardio
— Denise Cortes

General Category Awards:

Top Beauty Creator
— All things Ada
— Brenda Alvarado
— Karol Zambrano
— Sunkiss Alba
— Yanira Giselle

Top Fashion Creator
— Flor De Maria
— Daniela Ramirez
— GlamDapper
— Liliana Vazquez
— Valerie Frangie

Top Food Creator
— EL GUZI
— Vianney Rodriguez
— Alejandra Ramos http
— Laura Mueller
— Veronica Cervera
— Bren Herrera

Top Technology or Gaming Creator-Sponsored by Cnet Español
— Mauricio Nieves
— Alberto C Saldamando
— Analie Cruz
— Ariel Coro
— Lala Castro

Top Family & Parenting Creator
— Dania Santana
— Aaron and Danielly de Azevedo
— Jeannette Kaplun
— BRATAYLEY
— Bricia Lopez
— Elayna Fernandez

Top Comedy Creator
— Jay Mendoza
— Salice Rose
— OMG It’s Eddie G
— Andrea Espada Rincon
— Gabriel Montiel
— Karina Luna

Best Creator for a Digital Network
— Maya Murillo of Pero Like
— Curly Velasquez of Pero Like
— Johana Hausman of FLAMA
— Jenny Lorenzo of MiTu
— La Chula – Styled by Ale for Univision Creators Network

Top Lifestyle & Entertainment Creator
— Yvonne Guidry
— Raquel Cordova
— Krystal bee
— Astrid Rivera
— Teresa Garza
— Ingrid Fajardo

Top Health & Wellness Creator
— Gus Gutierrez
— Laura Termini
— Candy Calderon
— Monica Olivas
— Ingrid Macher

Best Latin Music Artist or Group Creating Social Content
— Boyce Avenue
— Periko y Jessi Leon
— La Santa Cecilia
— Nicky Jam
— JenCarlos Canela

Creator of the Year ( SuperCreators)
— Rudy Mancuso
— LeJuan James
— Lele Pons
— David Lopez
— Juanpa Zurita
— Pedro Herrera III