Billboard and Telemundo announced on Wednesday, April 16 that Selena Gomez will receive recognition to women of the year During the 2025 edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music.
The event, which celebrates female talent and influence in the Latin music industry, will take place in Miami and will be broadcast in a two -hour special on April 24.
This award is awarded to artists who have demonstrated an outstanding success, leadership and cultural impact both inside and outside the musical field. In previous editions, Figures like Shakira and Karol G have received this honor.
Selena Gomez chosen as ‘Woman of the Year’
Selena Gomez, internationally recognized by her career as a singer and actress, has left a significant mark on Billboard’s lists.
At 32, he has accumulated 42 entries in the Billboard Hot 100, including his first number one with Lose you to love mein 2019.
In the Latin field, its collaboration Taki Taki Together with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi B debuted in the first place of the Hot Latin Songs ranking in 2018 and remained at the top for 13 weeks.
Among his other successes in this list stand out Dance with me With Rauw Alejandro, who reached 4 in 2021 and led the Latin AirPlay list for a week.
Of Mexican descent and born in Texas, Gomez expanded his presence in Latin music with the launch of his first project in Spanish, Revelation.
This EP debuted at number 1 of the Top Latin Albums list, becoming the first work of a female artist to achieve it from The gold of Shakira. In addition, it was Grammy nominated for best Latin pop album.
Recently, Selena Gomez returned to the Top 5 of Hot Latin Songs with Sad eyesa collaboration with Benny Blanco and The Marías, who reimagines the Jeanette classic, The boy with sad eyes. The theme is part of its joint album with Blanco, entitled I SAID I love you first.
Beyond music, she has also highlighted as an actress, producer and businesswoman.
Its activism in mental health and social justice issues has positioned it as one of the most influential voices of its generation. Already in 2017, she was recognized as a woman of the year in the general edition of Billboard Women in Music.
