Miami, FL, May 8, 2024 – Telemundo and Billboard announce Ana Bárbara and Kany García as the first group of honorees for the second annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, airing exclusively on Telemundo on June 9 at 9pm/8c. Hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes, the two-hour music special that celebrates Latin female artists proactively working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry will also stream simultaneously on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
The initial list of artists that will be honored this year with awards that recognize their unique contributions includes:
- Ana Bárbara – Celebrating her 30th anniversary as a singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, Mexican superstar Ana Bárbara will receive the “Lifetime Achievement” honor, an award that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of an artist who, throughout her extensive career, has made a fundamental contribution to the world of music. Ana Bárbara’s success has represented a powerful statement of empowerment, struggle, and female resilience. She managed to break down barriers and concepts and paved the way for other women in the industry, becoming an artistic inspiration and a symbol of admiration and respect in the Regional Mexican genre.
- Kany García – Renowned Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and activist Kany García is this year’s “Spirit of Change” honoree, recognizing an artist who drives positive changes within music, society, and beyond entertainment. García, who recently released her latest album “García,” has utilized her platforms and talent to advocate for significant social causes, including lending her voice to issues concerning LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and social justice.
Billboard’s Latin Women in Music franchise recognizes the importance of Latin women in the music industry and honors those who have positively impacted Latin music and the industry the previous year. The honors bestowed in 2023 included Shakira as Woman of the Year, Ana Gabriel as Living Legend, Emilia as Rising Star, and Thalia as Global Powerhouse, among others.
For the latest news, visit Telemundo.com/BillboardMujeresLatinas, or follow @LatinBillboards and @Telemundo on Instagram, @Premios Billboard and @Telemundo on Facebook, and @Telemundo on X.
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About Billboard:
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through itsiconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year’s ceremony, as Billboard’s chart data measures fans’ engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Telemundo is the exclusive U.S. Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, as well as the Premier League and Mexican soccer team Chivas. The #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., Telemundo Global Studios includes Telemundo Television Studios, Telemundo Streaming Studios, and Underground Producciones. Telemundo’s new Tplus content brand on Peacock features programming developed for the full spectrum of Hispanics. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Media Contacts – Telemundo:
Claudia Franklin – claudia.franklin@nbcuni.com
Adriana Núñez-Cox – adriana.nunez-cox@nbcuni.com
Media Contacts – Billboard:
Hannah Woodard – hwoodard@pmc.com
Brooke Jaffe – bjaffe@pmc.com
