Critics Choice Association Dates and Honorees Announced

Tyler perry, zoe saldana, and joan chen - Phillip Faraone/Stringer/John Lamparski/Rodin Eckenroth

The Critics Choice Association has announced dates and initial honorees for its upcoming diversity Celebrations series of awards shows.

The 4th Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television will honor actress and producer Zoe Saldaña with the Groundbreaker Award for her starring role in Netflix’s Emily Pérez. The ceremony will take place October 22 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

The 3rd Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television will award veteran actress Joan Chen the Career Achievement Award for her performance in Focus Features’ Dídi. The annual event is set for November 12, and will also occur at the Egyptian Theatre.

The 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will honor Tyler Perry with the Icon Award for his work and achievements throughout the years. It’s scheduled to take place December 9 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.