“It doesn’t really matter if someone is loyal to you or not”: Shakira’s powerful speech on receiving her “Woman of the Year” award from Billboard

This evening Shakira and other women in the music industry were honored at the first gala of Latin women in music. hand in hand Maluma, the Colombian received the award from Woman of the Year.

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The recognition was especially dedicated to his mother Nidia del Carmen, whom he described as a resilient woman. “Despite the difficulties you have faced this year, you are still standing, with your boundless love and resilience. For me mama you have been the woman of the year ”, expressed an emotional Shakira.

But she also addressed all women with a powerful speech on female empowerment. “Let’s Celebrate the Year of the Woman”, encouraged.

The interpreter stated that she has experienced a year of “seismic changes in her life”, in which she has felt more than ever and firsthand what it means to be a woman. “We are braver than we think. I think we are also more independent than we have been taught.” mention.

His speech led him more and more to his personal situation. “What woman has never had the experience of seeking the attention, affection, or approval of another, she has forgotten herself? It’s happened to me more than once.” known person.

“But there also comes a time in every woman’s life, when one is no longer dependent on someone to love oneself or accept oneself as it is,” continuous.

“There is a point in a woman’s life when the search for the other is replaced by the search for herself. There comes a point in a woman’s life when the desire we have to be perfect is replaced by the desire to be authentic.”

And when someone least expected it, he launched his “splash” at the alleged infidelity committed by his ex-partner, Gerard Pique committed in the middle of their 12+ year relationship. “It doesn’t matter so much anymore whether someone is true to you or not, it really matters whether you stay true to yourself.”

Again, she reaffirmed that music was the path that brought her back when she felt lost, but she acknowledged that the best life lessons were learned from other women. “For them, for you, I wrote what I wrote, I sang what I sang, because only a woman can love until she is torn apart.”

The winner of 17 Guinness Records was applauded by all in attendance.

Shakira’s presence at this gala caused a furore among the attendees. Artists like Thalía didn’t miss their chance to greet her and take a few pictures.

Other women who were also recognized in this first edition, in different categories, were too Mary Becerra, Ana Gabriel, Emilia, Evaluna, Goyo and Thalia.

The special was presented by Ivy Queen and Jacqueline Bracamontes, in honor of Latina women in music.

this gala will be broadcast tomorrow Sunday by Telemundo bee 9 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. CT.