On a night dedicated to exalting female power in Latin music, Selena Gómez It was crowned “Woman of the year 2025” During the third edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music, held in Miami on April 24. Although he could not attend in person for his commitments filming Only murderers in the building In New York, his presence resonated through a moving recorded message where he thanked the recognition and reflected on his Mexican heritage:
“It means both for me and Latin. I worked almost all my life to be seen and celebrated by women who share my roots.” .
The prize, previously awarded to icons as Shakira and Karol grecognize your “Exceptional success, leadership and cultural influence”. Gómez, 32, accumulates 42 entries in the Billboard Hot 100 and a historical record: your EP Revelation (2021) was the first Spanish album of a female artist to debut in #1 of Top Latin albums from El Dorado of Shakira.
“Creating music for my inheritance and my family was one of my most proud moments. I know I would have made my grandmother happy”he confessed about the project, which also earned a Grammy nomination.
In her message, the star also approached the lack of representation she lived as a child:
“I didn’t see women like me at the center of stories. That’s why our cultures deserve to be celebrated”. Thanked his fans: “Thank you for supporting me all these years. I love you, I love you.”
Transmitted by Telemundo, Universe and Peacock, the gala also honored legends as Celia Cruz (Legend) and Olga Tañón (Life achievement), in addition to contemporary figures such as Anitta (Vanguard) and Belinda (Evolution).
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