US comedy show Ugly Betty has scooped three awards at the Hispanic Artists Awards, which recognises outstanding Latin Americans in film, TV and music.

America Ferrera, who stars as Betty Suarez, won entertainer of the year at the ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.

The comedy series also won awards for directing and best performance by a Latino-led ensemble cast.

Singer Shakira was honoured with the Humanitarian award.

A host of artists, including BeBe Winans, Wynonna Judd and Lucero, performed a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, who received the trailblazer award for her contributions to American music.

The Black Eyed Peas, the Cheetah Girls, Sergio Mendes and Cheech and Chong also performed at the ceremony, hosted by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker.

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