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Premio Lo Nuestro 2025 ceremoniously kicked off in Miami on Thursday (Feb. 20) with an opening act led by Will Smith and flamenco-pop artist India Martínez.
The duo opened the show with their heartfelt flamenco-rap track “First Love.” Martínez, clad in a black sequined dress, set the stage with soul-stirring vocals accompanied by evocative flamenco-style guitar strums that filled the venue. Will Smith, decked out in a sleek suit, soon joined her, melding his rhythmic rap verses with the song’s melodious flair. The performance peaked dramatically when Smith leaned in for a staged kiss, only for Martínez to walk away, heightening the theatrical tension.
The energy escalated as they transitioned into Smith’s very fitting 1997 hit “Miami,” with that classic sample of “And the Beat Goes On” by The Whispers, while he now rocked a tropical-styled shirt. DJ Khaled amplified the vibe with his characteristic vigor. Meanwhile, Thalia and the legendary Miami Sound Machine added their distinctive style to the act, capturing the evening’s theme of “Uniting Generations.” Thalia, also pulling double-duty as host with Laura Pausini and Alejandra Espinoza, shifted gears from presenter to star performer.
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“This is a really beautiful time for me as I’m starting to release new music,” Smith said a day prior at a private event, co-hosted by Neon16. “I’ve had a couple of years of really wonderful introspection, and I’ve had some beautiful revelations. I’m having a ball trying to express these things artistically.”
This isn’t the first time he’s made music with Latin stars: In 2016, Smith teamed up with Bomba Estéreo on “Fiesta Remix,” and last year the Philly rapper joined J Balvin at Coachella, where they re-enacted Men In Black.
With Premio Lo Nuestro broadcasting live from the Kaseya Center, Becky G and Carín León lead the list of nominations with 10 nods each. They are followed by Shakira and Myke Towers, with nine; and Ángela Aguilar, Emilia, Grupo Frontera and Leonardo Aguilar, each with eight nominations. La India, Alejandro Fernández and Manuel Alejandro are being honored with special awards.
Latin music stars gathered on Thursday (Feb. 20) at the Kaseya Center in Miami for the 37th annual Premio Lo Nuestro Awards.The three-hour show will kick off with Will Smith and India Martínez, who will be performing the television debut of their newly released track, “First Love.” They will be joined by rapper and producer DJ Khaled, Mexican pop star Thalia and Miami Sound Machine.
Both Thalia and Will Smith arrived early to the red carpet. Other artists who showed up and showed out included Danny Ocean, Majo Aguilar, Reik, Alejandro Sanz and Leonardo Aguilar.
Natti Natasha also walked the carpet and stunned in a pristine white dress. She talked to Billboard on the red carpet about her new bachata album entirely produced by Romeo Santos. “He’s definitely watching tonight, and I hope he’s proud,” the Dominican artist said.
Tito Double P, dressed in black from head to toe, where he shared that he and his cousin, Peso Pluma, are working on an EP.
Broadcasting live via Univision, the 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony is co-hosted by Laura Pausini, Thalia, and Alejandra Espinoza. Becky G & Carin León lead the list of nominations with 10 nods each. They are followed by Shakira and Myke Towers, with nine nods each; and Ángela Aguilar, Emilia, Grupo Frontera and Leonardo Aguilar, with eight nominations each.
La India, Alejandro Fernández and Manuel Alejandro are being honored with special awards. This year, the gala’s theme is “Uniendo Generaciones” (Uniting Generations), honoring the artists, songs, and albums that connect the past, present, and future of Latin music.
Here are the best photos of the artists posing on the red carpet as they arrived to the gala.
Will Smith
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Will Smith attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Thalia
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Thalia attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Pedro Capó
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Pedro Capó attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Paola Guanche
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Paola Guanche attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Filiberto & Cecilia from Ganasconcanas
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Filiberto and Cecilia from Ganasconcanas attend Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Sol Carlos
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Sol Carlos attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
IsabellaLadera & Beele
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IsabellaLadera and Beele attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Eduardo Antonio
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Eduardo Antonio attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Nadia Ferreira
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Nadia Ferreira attends Univision’s 37th Premio Lo Nuestro at Kaseya Center on February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
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