An extension of Billboard’s Women In Music finally arrives for latin women. May 6 will be a special day for that Thalia, Ana Gabriel, Natti Natasha, Evaluna Montaner, Goyo And Emily Merneswho receive recognition for their contribution to the industry in the Billboard Latina Women in Music, which will be released for the first time next month.

Ana Gabriel will receive the prize Living legend for his more than two dozen albums over nearly five decades and for achieving 20 Top 10 hits and six No. 1 hits on the chart Billboard Hot Latin Songs.

“Our Latina Women in Music gala is a bold and inspiring event. Our honorees come from very diverse places, generations, styles, genres and philosophies, but they all exude excellence, dedication and compelling unique artistry and points of view,” she said. leila shell, chief content officer for Latin/Spanish from Billboard.

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shell added that this new franchise will honor outstanding, powerful and leading women each year. The 2023 event will take place at the Watsco Center in Miami and is hosted by Ivy queenwho received this year’s Icon Award at Billboard’s Women In Music, and actress Jacqueline Bracamontes.

The show, which celebrates Latin music, will run for two hours and will air on May 7 Telemundo. “We are proud to recognize this group of powerful artists who have redefined the role of Latina women across all genders and around the world,” she said. Ronald daypresident of entertainment and content strategy of said television network.