{"id":1455,"date":"2016-09-21T21:28:11","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T21:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.santacruzpr.com\/en\/?p=1455"},"modified":"2018-09-16T00:41:43","modified_gmt":"2018-09-16T00:41:43","slug":"yandel-banda-sinaloense-ms-de-sergio-lizarraga-nicky-jam-and-enrique-iglesias-are-top-nominees-for-the-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzpr.com\/en\/yandel-banda-sinaloense-ms-de-sergio-lizarraga-nicky-jam-and-enrique-iglesias-are-top-nominees-for-the-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"YANDEL, BANDA SINALOENSE MS DE SERGIO LIZARRAGA, NICKY JAM AND ENRIQUE IGLESIAS ARE TOP NOMINEES FOR THE 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS\u201d ON TELEMUNDO <\/strong><\/p>\n

Second Annual Awards Show Will Pay Tribute to the Life of Latin Music Icon Juan Gabriel Live on October 6, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

CNCO, Gente de Zona, Gerardo Ortiz, Jesse & Joy, Prince Royce, Victor Manuelle and Dvicio Make up Initial Line-up of Confirmed Performers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TV Host, Singer and Actress Lucero Returns as Official Host, <\/strong><\/p>\n

and Will Also Perform at the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MIAMI \u2013 August 31, 2016 \u2013 TELEMUNDO announced today the nominees for the second annual \u201cLatin American Music Awards\u201d (Latin AMAs). Yandel<\/strong> and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga <\/strong>lead with six nods each; Nicky Jam<\/strong> and Enrique Iglesias<\/strong> follow closely with five nominations; while J Balvin<\/strong> and Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho<\/strong> have four nominations each. The network also announced that songstress, TV host and actress Lucero<\/strong> will return to host the second annual awards ceremony and will perform on the extended three-hour awards show. Produced by TELEMUNDO and SOMOS Productions, the event will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, at 8pm\/7c on Thursday, October 6, 2016, and will be preceded by the red carpet pre-show \u201cLa Alfombra de Latin AMAs\u201d at 7pm\/6c.<\/p>\n

As the world continues to mourn the passing of beloved Latin music icon Juan Gabriel<\/strong>, TELEMUNDO will pay homage to the life of the Mexican superstar, songwriter and singer. In addition, the network\u2019s initial star-studded line-up of performers includes Latin music’s newest phenomenon and first-time nominee CNCO<\/strong>, Cuba\u2019s most successful rhythmic duo and three-time nominee Gente<\/strong> de Zona<\/strong>, Mexican regional singer and music producer Gerardo Ortiz<\/strong>, Mexican iconic pop duo and three-time nominee Jesse & Joy,<\/strong> bachata crossover singer and two-time nominee Prince Royce<\/strong>, salsa music icon and two-time nominee Victor Manuelle<\/strong> and bilingual pop rock band from Spain Dvicio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Starting today at 3PM ET\/2c, until September 27 at 3PM ET\/2c, fans from the United States and Puerto Rico are able to place their vote online at www.LatinAMAs.com\/vota, and fans worldwide can vote via Twitter by posting a tweet that contains first and last name of the nominee, category and the hashtag #LatinAMAs.<\/p>\n

Top nominees this year include Puerto Rican urban music singer Yandel<\/strong>, who is up for six awards including Favorite Artist<\/em>–Urban. <\/em>His album \u201cDangerous\u201d earned two nominations including Album of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Album-Urban<\/em>; the song \u201cEncantadora\u201d is nominated for Song of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Song-Urban<\/em>; while his collaboration with Maluma \u201cEl Perdedor\u201d competes for Favorite Collaboration<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Chart-topping Regional Mexican group Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga<\/strong> has six nominations, including Artist of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Duo or Group, Regional Mexican<\/em>; its album \u201cQue Bendicion\u201d earned two nominations for Album of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Album-Regional Mexican<\/em>; while the song \u201cSolo con Verte\u201d vies for two awards: Song of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Song-Regional Mexican<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Latin urban music singer Nicky Jam<\/strong> earned five nominations including Artist of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Artist-Urban<\/em>; his song \u201cHasta El Amanecer\u201d competes for Song of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Song-Urban;<\/em> \u201cTe Busco\u201d featuring Cosculluela vies for Favorite Collaboration<\/em>. Also a five-time nominee, International superstar Enrique Iglesias<\/strong> competes for Artist of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Male Artist-Pop\/Rock<\/em>; his song \u201cDuele El Coraz\u00f3n\u201d featuring Wisin is nominated for Song of the Year<\/em>, Favorite Song<\/em>–Pop\/Rock <\/em>and Favorite Collaboration.<\/em> Colombian Urban music sensation J Balvin<\/strong> is a four-time nominee competing for Artist of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Artist-Urban<\/em>; his song \u201cGinza\u201d vies for Song of the Yea<\/em>r and Favorite Song-Urban<\/em>. Also a four-time nominee, Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho<\/strong> is up for Artist of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Duo or Group-Regional Mexican<\/em>; its album \u201cRecuerden mi Estilo\u201d competes for Album of the Year<\/em> and Favorite Album-Regional Mexican<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Artists nominated for three awards include: the late Juan Gabriel, Alvaro Soler, CNCO, Gente de Zona, Jesse & Joy <\/strong>and Wisin<\/strong>. Those with two nominations are Adriel Favela, Banda Clave Nueva de Max Peraza, Drake, Gloria Trevi, Jacob Forever, Jay Ruiz, Juli\u00f3n Alvarez y Su Norte\u00f1o Banda, Justin Bieber, Maluma, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Sofia Reyes and Victor Manuelle<\/strong>. Thirty-four other artists or groups received one nomination each. The complete list of nominees can be found at LatinAMAs.com – the official website of the 2016 \u201cLatin American Music Awards,\u201d<\/p>\n

Born in Mexico City, Lucero <\/strong>has sold more than 27 million records worldwide and is recognized in Latin America and Mexico as \u201cLa Novia de America\u201d (America\u2019s sweetheart). Lucero gained her first regular high-profile role in a popular children\u2019s show in Mexico City called \u201cAlegrias de Mediodia\u201d at the early age of 10. Since then, she has released a series of successful albums and many of her songs have topped music charts across the world. As an actress, she received her first leading role in the film \u201cCoqueta\u201d and went on to film a total of seven movies and star in multiple telenovelas including \u201cAlborada,\u201d which earned her an Emmy Award. Leading Spanish-language publication \u201cPeople en Espa\u00f1ol\u201d named her the \u201cQueen of Telenovelas\u201d in its 2013 \u201c50 Most Beautiful People\u201d issue.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cLatin American Music Awards\u201d pays tribute to today\u2019s most influential and iconic Latin artists, as voted by the fans in the traditional format of the \u201cAmerican Music Awards,\u201d the world\u2019s biggest fan-voted award show. For the second groundbreaking year, the show will feature performances by chart-topping talent in both English and Spanish and will give fans from the U.S. and Puerto Rico the chance to vote on world class artists. The Latin AMAs will honor artists in the genres of Pop\/Rock, Regional Mexican, Urban, and Tropical, as well as categories for Favorite Crossover Artist, Favorite Streaming Song, Favorite Collaboration, New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, among others.<\/p>\n

LatinAMAs Tweet: .@yandeloficial @BANDA_MS @NickyJamPR @enrique305 top nominees for @LatinAMAs Vote for your favorite artists\u2014>LatinAMAs.com\/vota #LatinAMAs @TELEMUNDO<\/p>\n

Fans can keep up with the latest news following \u201cLatin AMAs\u201d on social media and joining the conversation by using the official hashtag #LatinAMAs.<\/p>\n

Facebook: Facebook.com\/LatinAMAs<\/p>\n

Twitter: @LatinAMAs<\/p>\n

Instagram: @LatinAMAs<\/p>\n

Snapchat: TeamTelemundo<\/p>\n

Join the Conversation: #LatinAMAs<\/p>\n

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ABOUT TELEMUNDO<\/strong><\/p>\n

TELEMUNDO is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The network features original scripted dramas from Telemundo Studios \u2013 the #1 producer of Spanish-language primetime content \u2013 as well as non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events, reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates. TELEMUNDO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.<\/p>\n

ABOUT SOMOS PRODUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

SOMOS Productions, LLC is an independent audiovisual content production company led by professionals with decades of experience producing talk shows, soap operas, dramas, specials and variety shows, among other genres. SOMOS Productions guarantees its clients reasonable production costs and top quality, supported by flexible structures, access to suitable facilities, equipment and with operational experience in handling complex products. The company has successfully delivered and is active in important production projects in the United States and Latin America.<\/p>\n

ABOUT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world’s largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “American Country Countdown Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” “Golden Globe Awards,” \u201cHollywood Film Awards\u201d and the \u201cStreamy Awards.\u201d Weekly television programming includes “So You Think You Can Dance” from 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group and dcp. dcp also owns one of the world\u2019s most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries, with more than 55 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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