AWARDS

2016

Champion of Justice 

National Civil Rights Group Equal Rights Advocates

2016

Best U.S Documentary Audience Award 

Traverse City Film Festival

2016

Latino Spirit Award for Achievement in Advocacy and Entertainment

State of California

2015

Woman of the Year Award 

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Women's Commission

2013

Jury Award

Senorita Cinema Festival

2013

Audience Award

Boyle Heights Latina Film Festival

2012

Named one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 

 Women's eNews

2011

Woman of Courage Award 

National Women's Political Caucus

2009

Retrospective For Work as an Actor and Director

 Museum of Latin American Art

2009

Exceptional Merit Media Award for A "Single Woman" 

National Women's Political Caucus