Selena Gomez will be recognized by Billboard as ‘Woman of the Year’ in an event for Latin artists
Billboard and Telemundo announced on Wednesday, April 16 that Selena Gomez will receive recognition of Woman 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 such as Shakira and Karol G have received this honor.
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, he was nominated for Grammy as the 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. His activism in mental health and social justice has positioned it as one of the most influential voices of his generation. Already in 2017, she was recognized as a woman of the year in the general edition of Billboard Women in Music.
What other artists will be honored by Billboard?
After Selena Gomez is announced as a woman of the year by Billboard special, other artists will also receive an award:
- Anitta (avant -garde award)
- Belinda (Evolution Award)
- Celia Cruz (Legend Award)
- Chiquis (Impact Award)
- Ha*Ash (unwavering prize)
- Natti Natasha (unstoppable artist award)
- Olga Tañón (Musical Trajectory Award)
When will the special of Billboard Latin women in music?
The annual edition of the Billboard Latin Women in Music will be broadcast live on Thursday April 24 at 7 pm (Peruvian time) exclusively by Telemundo.
