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The third edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music This will be done Thursday April 24with a gala dedicated to recognizing the key figures of the Latin music scene. The event will bring together artists, presenters and professionals from the industry to pay tribute to trajectories that made a difference in different genres and generations.

The ceremony will be broadcast live from 9 pm et (8 pm center) through Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, the official application of Telemundo and on International Telemundo for Latin America and the Caribbean. The special will last two hours and will have musical segments, delivery of recognition and special taxes.

Driving and musical presentations

The driving will be in charge of Ana Barbarawho will also participate with a live performance. The artist received the trajectory award in the 2024 edition and returns this year with a leading role.

It will also be presented Yahritza and Its essencewho will share the stage with Barbara. Another expected moment will be the tribute to Celia Cruzone hundred years after his birth, with interpretations of Ivy Queen, India and Olga Tañón. According to the advance, the repertoire will include recognized themes that are part of the great musical career of the Cuban artist.

Recognition and honoree

The 2025 edition will award prizes to eight figures representing different approaches to female leadership in Latin music. The honoree of this year are:

• Anittarecognized with the Vanguardist Award.
• Belindawho will receive the Evolution Award.
• Celia Cruzto whom the Legend Award.
• Chiquisdistinguished with the Impact Prize.
• Ha*Ashawarded with the Unwavering prize.
• Natti Natashawho will be recognized with the Unstoppable prize.
• Olga Tañóndeserving of Musical Trajectory Award.
• Selena Gomezselected as Woman of the year.

Confirmed presenters

During the night, several entertainment personalities will present the different recognitions. Among the confirmed names are:

• Adriel Favela
• Amandititita
• Eddy Herrera
• Goyo
• Lele Pons
• Luis Fonsi
• Aleyda Ortiz

The initiative Latin women in music is part of a series of efforts promoted by Billboard to make visible the contribution of women in the creative, executive and business environment of the sector.