Jun 22, 2026 12:33pm PT

Don’t Forget These 11 Latino Emmy Contenders, From Selena Gomez to Andy Garcia

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A friendly reminder: Latinos are still here.

Emmy nomination voting closes Monday, June 22, at 10 p.m. PT. For those who track Latino representation in awards conversations year-round, the 2026 submissions reveal a deeper and more diverse bench of contenders than the eventual nominations are likely to reflect. The names below are not a wish list; rather, they are performers currently on the Television Academy ballot, and several could find a legitimate pathway to hearing their names called on nomination morning. Being realistic, not many of them will, but Variety is here to remind the members to consider…everyone.