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In one of the most powerful and emotional moments of the 2024 Premios Juventud, Lele Pons emphasized her message of self-love when she was recognized as an Agent of Change at the Thursday (July 25) ceremony in Puerto Rico’s José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum .
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After tearfully receiving the award from her father, who seemed to have surprised her by presenting it, the Venezuelan influencer and singer regained her composure and gave a powerful and eloquent speech to the millions of people who follow her on social media.
“Enough of looking for your happiness in the acceptance of other people who don’t value you. Look for it in God, look for it in yourself and in the people who love you and who will be there for you,” Pons said. “I use my platform to see if I can help people love themselves and take life [more lightly] and laugh at their cellulite, and if you got your nose done, please show that, be you, be transparent.”
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“I’m here because I want you to love yourselves, because, who cares? So what? Not everyone is going to love you, you don’t have to be liked by everyone. That is THEIR problem, not yours. Love yourself, respect yourself, you’re enough,” she added.
Pons served as the evening’s co-host alongside Clarissa Molina and Wisin, and was one of three honorees with the Spirit of Change award, which “recognizes and celebrates” young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who “selflessly contribute to creating a better world.” The other two honorees were Anitta and Los Tigres del Norte.
In its 21st annual edition, Premios Juventud had Carín León, Maluma, Peso Pluma, Karol G, and Shakira among its main nominees. To see the list of winners, click here.
Watch Lele’s speech below.
A wave of Latin artists, emerging and established, arrived at the 2024 Premios Juventud in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday (July 25) to traditionally celebrate the “extraordinary accomplishments in society, celebrating music, new artists, community and creators,” according to a press release.
This year’s fan-voted award show—which gave prominence to creators, figures who “lead on social media, by introducing new award categories to spotlight those who are making significant waves in la cultura”—were lead by top nominees Carin León, Maluma, and Peso Pluma, with seven nominations each. Karol G was the big winner of the night, nabbing five awards including female Premios Juventud artist and best urban album for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). (See full winners list here)
Other top nominees included Shakira with six nominations; Becky G and Grupo Frontera with five nominations; and up for four awards each, Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, Farruko, Feid, Fuerza Regida, Manuel Turizo and Ozuna.
Meanwhile, artists such as Ivy Queen, Natti Natasha, Emilia, Prince Royce, Los Esquivel, Los Ángeles Azules, and Reik, took center stage at the ceremony for memorable performances.
Additionally, Premios Juventud recognized Anitta, Lele Pons, and Los Tigres del Norte with the coveted “Agent of Change” recognition, celebrating young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who selflessly contribute to creating a better world. Previous AOC titleholders include Ricky Martin, Shakira, Becky G, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, and Daddy Yankee, to name a few.
As all of this was televised live on Univision and streamed on ViX, Billboard was catching all the action backstage—at the red carpet and media center—that you didn’t see on TV. Check out the list below:
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The stage was set for a monumental tribute at Premios Juventud 2024, as the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot came alive to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Fania Records. The tribute not only revisited the indelible imprint Fania has left on music but also the enduring influence of its legendary icons like Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe, and Tito Puente.
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Kicking off the medley with the seminal “Oye Como Va” by Tito Puente, the legendary Venezuelan Oscar D’León delivered a powerful rendition right from the start, looking snazzy in a yellow metallic suit.
Meanwhile, salsa producer/keyboardist Sergio George and Peruvian-American percussionist Tony Succa, and Tito Puente Jr. accompanied him, and eventually the rest of the singers who took front stage.
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The set continued to dazzle as Anitta, in a sparkly mustard dress, delivered a passionate rendition of La Lupe’s “Fiebre.” Tener fiebre no es de ahora, hace mucho tiempo que empezó. ¡Ayyy!,” she belted, surrounded by men in black lace shirts.
A peak moment occurred when La India — a powerhouse who has famously reimagined Celia Cruz’s transcendental hits — not only sang “Quimbara” but sang the hell out of the salsa smasher. “Le canto a la reina de la salsa, Celia Cruz, a la estrella de la Fania,” she wailed.
Then, Puerto Rican singer Luis Figueroa took the stage, wearing a dark glimmering suite, to deliver Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s “Aguanile”. Ivy Queen, with her long blonde hair, sang “Mi Gente” by Héctor Lavoe.
“Not only did Fania All-Stars made musical history, but it united people of different cultures and origins, and through the power of salsa, they made history,” said host/superstar Wisin prior to the star-studded tribute.
As new and old fans alike were reminded of Fania’s radical origins and its role in propelling Latin music on the global stage, the tribute at the award show underscored the timeless appeal and cultural significance of the fabled label.
The 2024 Premios Juventud is hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin. See the list of this year’s winners here.
Mexican cumbia icons Los Ángeles Azules and Argentine star Emilia joined forces to sing their chart-topping Billboard hit “Perdonarte, ¿Para Qué?” at Premios Juventud 2024. Their performance marked a milestone, celebrating Los Ángeles Azules’ debut No. 1 on the chart after an impressive three decades in the music industry. Explore See latest videos, charts and news […]
Premios Juventud 2024 kicked off in a spirited spectacle led by the illustrious salsa producer Sergio George and reggaetón heavyweight Wisin, setting the stage ablaze, equipped with red lighting, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Celebrating tropical rhythms, their opening performance of “La Vida Es Una Fiesta” — which they live-premiered Thursday (July […]
The 2024 Premios Juventud is just around the corner, and as tradition holds, the event will recognize artists and young people for their “extraordinary accomplishments in society, celebrating music, new artists, community and creators,” according to a press release. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This year’s nominations […]
Premios Juventud 2024 has revealed its first round of performers set to take the stage on July 25. Confirmed artists include Camila, Darell, DJ Adoni, Emilia, Los Ángeles Azules, Luar La L, Lunay, Prince Royce, Wisin and Yovngchimi. The awards show will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, under the theme […]
The nominations for Premios Juventud 2024 were announced on Tuesday (June 24), Billboard Español can exclusively announce. Carín León, Maluma, and Peso Pluma lead the list with seven mentions each.
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In addition to the top nominees, Colombia’s Karol G and Shakira have six nominations each, while Becky G and Grupo Frontera follow with five nominations each. Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, Farruko, Feid, Fuerza Regida, Manuel Turizo and Ozuna are up for four awards each.
Premios Juventud recognizes artists and young people for their “extraordinary accomplishments in society, celebrating music, new artists, community and creators,” according to a press release. This year, the awards show will give prominence to “creators,” figures who “lead on social media, by introducing new award categories to spotlight those who are making significant waves in la cultura.”
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The event will be broadcast live on Univision on July 25 at 7 p.m. ET from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, and will be hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin.
Fans have until July 8 at midnight PT to vote for their favorite artists.
Below is the complete list of nominees:
Premios Juventud Male Artist
1. Bad Bunny2. Carín León3. Maluma4. Peso Pluma5. Sebastián Yatra
Premios Juventud Female Artist
1. Anitta2. Becky G3. Karol G4. Maria Becerra 5. Shakira
Favorite Group or Duo of The Year
1. Fuerza Regida2. Ha*Ash3. Los Ángeles Azules4. Mau y Ricky5. Reik
New Generation – Female Artist
1. Ela Taubert 2. J Noa3. Joaquina 4. Rainao5. Zhamira Zambrano
New Generation – Male Artist
1. Christian Alicea2. Dei V3. Izaak4. Jere Klein5. Los Esquivel6. Luar La L7. Luck Ra8. Milo J9. Omar Courtz10. Venesti
New Generation – Regional Mexican
1. Chino Pacas2. Delilah3. Gabito Ballesteros4. Jasiel Nuñez5. Michelle Maciel6. Nathan Galante7. Oscar Maydon8. Xavi
The Best Beatmakers
1. Big One2. Bizarrap3. Chris Jedi4. Edgar Barrera5. Gaby Music6. MAG7. Ovy on the Drums8. Sky Rompiendo9. Tainy10. Zecca
The Perfect Collab
1. “ALV” — Arcángel, Grupo Frontera2. “Bellakeo” — Peso Pluma, Anitta3. “Cosas de la peda” — Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros4. “De lunes a lunes” — Manuel Turizo, Grupo Frontera5. “El jefe” — Shakira, Fuerza Regida6. “En esta boca” — Kany García, Young Miko7. “Las mujeres” — Carlos Vives, Juanes8. “Ni me debes ni te debo” — Carín León, Camilo9. “Por el contrario” — Becky G, Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar10. “Según quién” – Maluma, Carín León
OMG Collaboration
1. “Celular” — Nicky Jam, Maluma, The Chainsmokers2. “Contigo” — Karol G, Tiësto3. “Dientes” — J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled4. “Esta Vida” – Marshmello, Farruko5. “Freak 54 (Freak Out)” — Pitbull, Nile Rodgers6. “K-Pop” — Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd7. “Muñekita — Kali Uchis, El Alfa, JT8. “Niña Bonita” — Feid, Sean Paul9. “Puntería” — Shakira, Cardi B10. “Vocation” — Ozuna, David Guetta
Girl Power
1. “En Esta Boca” — Kany García, Young Miko2. “La_Original.mp3” — Emilia, TINI3. “Labios Mordidos” — Kali Uchis, Karol G4. “Nadie De Ti” — Ana Bárbara, Majo Aguilar5. “Puntería” – Shakira, Cardi B
My Favorite Dance Track
1. “Celular” — Nicky Jam, Maluma, The Chainsmokers2. “Contigo” — Karol G, Tiësto3. “Dientes” — J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled4. “Esta Vida” – Marshmello, Farruko2. “La_Original.mp3” — Emilia, TINI6. “Las Babys” — Aitana7. “Rauw Alejandro: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 56” — Bizarrap, Rauw Alejandro8. “Vocation” — Ozuna, David Guetta
Best Urban Track
1. “Funk Rave” — Anitta2. “LALA” — Myke Towers3. “Monaco” — Bad Bunny4. “Niña Bonita” — Feid, Sean Paul5. “Qlona” — Karol G, Peso Pluma6. “Un Cigarrillo” — Chencho Corleone
Best Urban Mix
1. “Bubalu” — Feid, Rema2. “Borracho y Loco” — Yandel, Myke Towers3. “Quema” — Ryan Castro, Peso Pluma, SOG4. “Podemos Repetirlo” — Don Omar, Chencho Corleone5. “Tucu” — Ozuna, Amarion
Best Urban Album
1. Att. — Young Miko2. Cosmo — Ozuna3. Forever King — Don Omar4. LVEU: Vive La Tuya…No La Mía — Myke Towers5. Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) — Karol G6. Mor, No Le Temas a la Oscuridad — Feid7. Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana — Bad Bunny8. Sol María — Eladio Carrión
Best Pop/Urban Song
1. “Bonita” — Daddy Yankee2. “Coco Loco” — Maluma3. “Corazón Vacío” — Maria Becerra4. “No Te Enamores de Él” — Danny Ocean5. “Pasa_je_ro” — Farruko6. “Una Noche Sin Pensar” — Sebastián Yatra
Best Pop/Urban Collaboration
1. “Arranca” — Becky G, Omega2. “Baby Hello” — Rauw Alejandro, Bizarrap3. “Copa Vacía” — Shakira, Manuel Turizo4. “Esta Cida” — Marshmello, Farruko5. “Manos Frías” — Mau y Ricky, Reik, Beéle6. “Vagabundo” — Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, Beéle
Best Pop/Urban Album
1. .MP3 — Emilia2. Bailemos Otra Vez — Chayanne3. Don Juan — Maluma4. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran — Shakira5. Sincerándome — Carlos Rivera
Tropical Hit
1. “Bailando Bachata” — Chayanne2. “Bandido” — Luis Figueroa3. “Mambo 23” — Juan Luis Guerra 4.404. “Me EnRD” — Prince Royce5. “Punta Cana” — Marc Anthony
Tropical Mix
1. “El Yate (Salsa Version)” — Lenny Tavárez, Sergio George2. “Las Mujeres” — Carlos Vives, Juanes3. “No Es Normal” — Maffio, Nacho, Venesti4. “Plis” — Camilo y Evaluna Montaner5. “Si Tú Me Quieres” — Fonseca, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Best Tropical Album
1. Clásicos de la Provincia 30 Años (Remastered & Expanded) — Carlos Vives2. Llamada Perdida — Prince Royce3. Radio Güira — Juan Luis Guerra 4.404. Voy a Ti — Luis Figueroa5. Yo — Christian Alicea
Best Regional Mexican Song
1. “Como Quieras Quiero” — Edén Muñoz2. “Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor” — Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga3. “Indispensable” — Carin León4. “La Diabla” — Xavi5. “No Es Que Me Quiera Ir” — Alejandro Fernández6. “No Se Vale” — Edwin Luna, La Trakalosa De Monterrey7. “Obsesión” — Intocable8. “Te Quiero Ver” — La Maquinaria Norteña9. “Un Cumbión Dolido” — Christian Nodal10. “Vengo de Verla” — Calibre 50
Best Regional Mexican Collaboration
1. “Alch Si” — Carin León, Grupo Frontera2. “CCC” — Michelle Maciel, Eden Muñoz3. “La Cumbia Triste” — Los Ángeles Azules, Alejandro Fernández4. “Lady Gaga” — Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros, Junior H5. “Santo Patrón” — Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Fuerza Regida
Best Regional Mexican Fusion
1. “De Lunes a Lunes” — Manuel Turizo, Grupo Frontera2. “El Amor de mi Vida” — Los Ángeles Azules, Maria BecerraA3. “Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55” — Bizarrap, Peso Pluma4. “Por el Contrario” — Becky G, Ángela, Leonardo Aguilar5. “Según Quién” — Maluma, Carín León
Best Regional Mexican Album
1. Colmillo De Leche — Carín León2. Como En Los Viejos Tiempos — Edén Muñoz3. El Comienzo — Grupo Frontera4. Esquinas — Becky G5. Exótico (Deluxe) — La Maquinaria Norteña6. Forajido EP2 — Christian Nodal7. Génesis — Peso Pluma8. Modus Operandi — Intocable9. Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada — Fuerza Regida10. Tiempo Al Tiempo — Calibre 50
Creator of the Year
1. Basi Cedran2. Dani Valle3. Tammy Parra4. Wendy Guevara5. Yeri Mua
Creator that Inspires Me
1. Carlos Eduardo Espina2. Daniel Habif3. Nilda Chiaraviglio4. Sofia Bella5. Vanesa Amaro
Creator with a Social Cause
1. Alexis Omman2. Jake Ceja3. Juan González4. Juixxe5. Manuel Nunez
Best LOL
1. Andres Johnson2. Jezzini3. Karla De La Torre 4. La Jose5. Mr. Chuy
My Favorite Actor
1. Daniel Elbittar — El Amor No Tiene Receta2. Emmanuel Palomares — Perdona Nuestros Pecados3. Gabriel Soto — Vencer La Culpa4. Marcus Ornellas — Eternamente Amándonos5. Matías Novoa — Cabo
My Favorite Actress
1. Bárbara de Regil — Cabo2. Carolina Miranda — Tierra de Esperanza3. Claudia Martín — El Amor No Tiene Receta4. Coco Máxima — El Amor No Tiene Receta5. Livia Brito — Minas de Pasión
They Make Me Fall In Love
1. Angelique Boyer, Daniel Elbittar — El Amor Invencible2. Carolina Miranda, Andrés Palacios — Tierra de Esperanza3. Claudia Martín, Daniel Elbittar — El Amor No Tiene Receta4. Livia Brito, Osvaldo de León — Minas de Pasión5. Marcus Ornellas, Alejandra Robles Gil — Eternamente Amándonos
The 2023 Premios Juventud celebrated its 20th anniversary from the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot on Thursday (July 20) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the theme of “Exprésate a tu Manera” (Express Yourself Authentically).
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Shakira was the night’s biggest winner, taking home eight awards, in addition to the coveted Agent of Change special award.
While her emotional speeches were televised, along with memorable performances such as Hoobastank singing a salsa version of “The Reason,” and reggaeton veterans such as Zion y Lennox, R.K.M. y Ken-Y, and more, joining forces for a throwback performance, Billboard was at the red carpet and media center, catching all the action you didn’t see on TV.
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1. At the red carpet, Fuerza Regida, who performed on the show, told Billboard that they are big fans of Jhayco and, in fact, have a collaboration in the works but can’t share further details. The Puerto Rican rapper is no new face to the Música Mexicana realm. Cortez teamed up with Ivan Cornejo for “Esta Dañada (Remix)” in 2012 and this year, with Eslabon Armado in “Tomando Tequila.”
2. Billboard observed a real boy band encounter while interviewing Piso 21 on the red carpet. During the interview, where they were talking about their first-ever U.S. tour kicking off in September, Mexican pop group Camila walked by and greeted the boys. In the unexpected encounter, Pablo of Piso 21 told Camila that the reason they even became a group in the first place is because of Camila’s influence and inspiration.
3. Speaking of Camila, the Mexican pop group has reunited after more than 10 years. In its triumphant comeback, which included a performance of their latest single “Fugitivos” and a medley of their biggest hits, the group helmed by Samo, Mario Domm, and Pablo Hurtado revealed that they will be going on tour. This year, they will kick things off in Mexico and hope to extend the trek to the U.S. in 2024.
4. The Argentine movement was well represented at the 2023 Premios Juventud. Not only did Khea and Tiago PZK give an emotional performance of “Para Amarte a Ti,” followed by Tiago’s new perreo “Asqueroso,” but nominated act Rusher King was also present. “It’s incredible and we’re always conscious that if the artists of Argentina join forces, we can reach more people and transmit that union. That’s the message we want to send and we’re happy that we can do that with our music,” the artist, one of Billboard’s 23 Latin Artists to Watch in 2023, told Billboard. Both Rusher and Khea attended Premios Juventud for the first time.
5. Shakira was the big winner of the night, and although she did not visit the media center, she did go backstage for photos. The Colombian artist, rocking a red, fitted dress and her loose blonde locks, posed with her eight Premios Juventud trophies, and was joined by her sons Sasha and Milan, as the press captured photos and videos from afar.
Shakira speaks onstage during the 2023 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on July 20, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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6. In a first-ever performance, Chiquis was joined onstage by her younger sisters Jacquie and Jenicka for a heartfelt performance of “Pedacito de Mi,” dedicated to their late mother Jenni Rivera. The performance marked Jacquie and Jenicka’s TV debut, telling Billboard at the red carpet that the best advice they got from Chiquis ahead of the performance was to be themselves… and to wear the same shoes that they wore at rehearsals.
7. Backstage at the media center, Mexican pop artist Kenia Os was surprised with three awards. She had no idea she was going to win, and in fact, thought she was going to walk away with zero-from-five nominations. A shocked Kenia, who proudly dedicated her wins to her fans and the Puerto Rican community, nabbed the awards for new generation – female artist, I want more, and best fandom. Following a brief Q&A with the press, the artist asked her publicist to take photos of her with her phone and happily posed with her silver PJs.
Eslabon Armado showcased their música mexicana hit-making prowess at Premios Juventud 2023 with a performance of their hit “Ella Baila Sola.”
Armed with invigorating requinto riffs and a standup bass to further amp up the vibe, the California troupe inspired a dance-off at the ceremony, with folks seemingly knowing every lyric to the corridos banger.
Moments before, Eslabon Armado collected their award for best song – regional Mexican music for the popular number, originally sung with July Billboard cover star, Peso Pluma. Unlike some artists who accepted their prizes, the background was lit with the crowd shouting the words to the No. 1 song on Billboard Latin charts. Frontman Pedro Tovar sang part of it too, thrilled, before speaking to the audience.
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“No tengo palabras, ahorita mi corazón esta palpitando muy recio. ¡Puro México, y que viva Puerto Rico! También les quiero decir que si no fueran por ustedes, no estuviéramos aquí,” said the lead singer. (“I have no words, right now my heart is pounding so hard. Long live Mexico, and long live Puerto Rico! I also want to tell you that if it were not for you, we would not be here.)
Eslabon Armado made history with Desvelado, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart. “It means a lot being No. 1 on Top Latin Albums,” Pedro Tovar told Billboard in May. “It’s probably our favorite album, but we didn’t expect it to go that high. Mainly because I know that people don’t like something at first, but when four, five, six months or a whole year pass by, there’s always that one song that hits, and then everybody is like, ‘Oh, this is my favorite album!’”
On the all-genre Billboard 200, Desvelado opened at No. 6, becoming the highest-ranking ever for a regional Mexican album since December 2014, when the tally began tracking physical units alongside on-demand streaming and digital track sales.
Premios Juventud celebrates its 20th anniversary from the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the theme of “Exprésate a tu Manera” (Express Yourself Authentically). The ceremony is televised by Univision.
Co-hosted by Alejandra Espinoza and Angela Aguilar, this year’s PJs debuts 15 new categories that “reflect the latest trends” in Latin music, such as best song for my ex, best urban track and best urban mix, among others.
This year, Shakira and Camila Cabello will receive the special “Agent of Change” award, joining past honorees that include Jesse & Joy, Maluma, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Kany Garcia, Jenni Rivera Foundation, Ricky Martin, Becky G, Pitbull, Juanpa Zurita, and Wisin y Yandel.