María Becerra won a prize for New Artist of the Year at the Latin American Music Awards 2022which was delivered this Thursday night in Las Vegas and won by Karol G and Bad Bunny.

The Argentine, in addition to winning the prestigious award, was nominated for video of the year and shining on stage with Tiago PZK and Lit Killah, with whom he performed the song With us. They should also be with Nicki Nicole, who was finally unable to travel due to “logistical problems”.

He has already performed this year at the Grammy Awards alongside J Balvin, in a performance that has caused some criticism. But this time there is no doubt, because he appeared.

Becerra, one of the great exponents of Argentine urban music, showed himself on the red carpet “grateful to be the country’s representative”.

When he received the award, he was shocked: “You see, I didn’t prepare anything. I have no faith. Thank you for voting for me, thank you for choosing me, thank you to the Latin AMAs for this great recognition. “

Then, he also thanked his work team, where he faced off touring 16 cities in Argentina, Chile and Spain. Also, of course, his family.

“In Argentina, at home, friends, thank you for this. What else can I say? I send you a huge kiss, thank you very much,” the artist closed his message. rising at a meteoric rate in the world market.

Another moment where Becerra changed social networks was when climbed the stage with prince royce to interpret bachata I will wait for youwith a presentation where they were able to clarify that there is very good chemistry between the two.

Karol G and Bad Bunny: great wins, but nothing

Karol G and Bad Bunny confirmed their dominance in Latin music by becoming the high achievements of the Latin American Music Awards 2022, held this Thursday night in an extraordinary way at the Michelob Ultra Arena sports venue in Las Vegas (USA).

Despite being the star of the night, neither was the Colombian, who was crowned the title Artist of the Yearnor was the Puerto Rican present at the ceremony.

In the distribution of these awards submitted to popular vote, Karol G left nothing for the other candidates. And it also picked up the title of best female artist, best singer of the urban genre, album of the year and best urban album for “KG0516”, as well as collaboration of the year for The Makinonwith Mariah Angeliq.

“I didn’t really expect to win, so I was a bit surprised,” Mariah Angeliq said as she picked up the trophy and greeted her partner from afar.

For his part, Bad Bunny won an award for best singer in the city, best song for viral AMto the tropical genre’s favorite song I came backfor best urban song and the single of the year for dakitian award received by Jhay Cortez and he dedicated to other Puerto Rican artists.

Among the other winners were the outstanding Christian Nodal with 4 trophies, including his fourth consecutive win as a favorite artist of the Mexican regional genre and an award for his “extraordinary evolution”.

“Arriba México!”, He said excitedly, offering the honorary title to everyone who supported him in his “five years of professional career”.

The gala, which lasted more than three hours, began with a message of unity in Ukraine’s black Eyed Peaswith a bilingual analysis of your subject Where is the lovein which Ukrainian singer NK and other guests joined the ceremony.

Jesse & Joy also stand out in other performances, in their theme breatheLuis Fonsi, who performed public dance at the premiere of sweetand Gloria Trevi, who performed for the first time her flamenco style The Relapse.

Tribute to Lupita D’alessio

The Latin American Music Awards stopped their party to pay tribute to the Mexican actress and singer Lupita D’Alessioawarded the Legend Award for his recent 67th birthday.

Known as the “Sleeping Lioness”, D’Alessio received the award from José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”.

“I want to dedicate it to my parents (…). They taught me what I know,” he said emotionally in a speech in which he thanked the Mexican, Latin American and American public for “keeping him alive.” over 50 years of race.

The star performed a medley of his hits: forgive my dear, That man, I won’t see you again, caress me, deletions Y Lies.

The Mexican region is the star

The Mexican regional genre stood out during the broadcast thanks to the performances of Los Ángeles Azules, Caliber 50, Gerardo Ortiz and, of course, Christian Nodal, who in addition to singing his hits showed off his recent collaboration with rapper Gera MX, Bottle after Bottlewhere both challenged the boundaries of musical styles.

The music in the city was there thanks to Ozuna and Jhay Cortez, while the announcers of Argentina’s new sound were led by María Becerra, who was awarded as best new artist of the year.

Also, the theme version With usby Tiago PZK, Becerra himself and Lit Killah lifted viewers from their seats as a signal that the Argentine urban scene had gained ground by leaping and bordering Latin America.

The complete list of winners

Artist of the year: Karol G.

New actress of the year: María Becerra.

Single of the Year: “Dákiti”, Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez.

Album of the year: “KG0516”, Karol G.

Favorite actor: Karol G.

Favorite actor: Bad Bunny.

Favorite duo or group: Adventure.

Favorite pop artist: Selena Gomez.

Favorite Pop Album: “Deja Vu,” CNCO.

Favorite pop song: “Couple of the Year”, Sebastián Yatra and Myke Towers.

Favorite Regional Mexican Artist: Christian Nodal.

Favorite Regional Mexican duo or group: Grupo Firme.

Favorite Regional Mexican Album: “Today”, Christian Nodal.

Favorite regional song in Mexico: “Botella Tras Botella”, Gera MX and Christian Nodal.

Favorite urban genre artist: Karol G.

Favorite urban genre album: “KG0516”, Karol G.

Favorite urban genre songs: “Dákiti”, Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez.

Favorite tropical actor: Romeo Santos.

Favorite tropical album: “En Cuarentena”, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

Favorite tropical songs: “Volví”, Aventura and Bad Bunny.

Favorite crossover artist: The Weeknd.

Collaboration of the year: “El Makinon”, Karol G and Mariah Angeliq.

Viral song of the year: “AM”, Nio García, J Balvin and Bad Bunny.

Tour of the Year: Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin.

Favorite video: “Girl From Rio”, Anitta.

Favorite social artist: Pablo Vittar.

Award Award: Lupita DŽAlessio.

Extraordinary evolution: Christian Nodal.

With information from EFE

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