• The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards took place at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla.
• Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Shakira were among the artists with multiple nominations and stunning red carpet looks.
• The awards show featured performances from Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, and Marshmello, among others.
Here is what happened:
The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards were a spectacle of fashion and talent as some of the biggest names in Latin music showcased their fierce style at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. Among the standout looks was Bad Bunny, who arrived in a white Gucci ensemble, complete with an ascot, leather belt, and a backwards ball cap. This red carpet appearance was just a preview of the mesmerizing performances that would take place during the awards show.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards, which aired live on Telemundo and simulcast on Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo App, featured electrifying performances by Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, and others. The nominee list was filled with talented artists, with Peso Pluma leading with 21 nominations across 15 different categories, including Top Latin Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. Karol G, the highest-nominated female artist for the second year in a row, received 13 nominations, including recognition for her collaboration with Shakira on “TQG.”
Shakira herself received 12 nods and was in the running for awards such as Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female, and Latin Pop Artist of the Year. This recognition came five months after she accepted the Woman of the Year award at Billboard’s first Latin Women in Music gala. During her acceptance speech, Shakira expressed that this year had brought significant change to her life and emphasized the strength, bravery, and independence of women.
The red carpet of the Billboard Latin Music Awards was a sight to behold, with stars like Paris Hilton, Yandel, Ana Jurka, and many more dazzling the attendees with their fashion choices. The event was a celebration of Latin music and its talented artists, and it showcased the diversity and excitement of the industry.
