More Honorees, Presenters, and Performers Will Be Announced Soon
Miami, FL, March 30, 2026 – Telemundo and Billboard announced international superstars Becky G, Joy, and Julieta Venegas as the first group of groundbreaking artists to be honored at the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, broadcasting live on April 23 at 9pm/8c on Telemundo and available to stream live on Peacock and Telemundo app. The two-hour event is the only annual televised gala that celebrates Latin female artists who are driving meaningful change and championing inclusion across the music industry. As it celebrates its fourth successful year, Billboard’s Latin Women in Music has emerged as a bold platform where the top female artists in Latin music come together for an evening of exceptional musicianship and camaraderie.
The initial list of awards to be bestowed this year, in recognition of their unwavering contributions to Latin music, includes:
- Global sensation Becky G will receive the 2026 “Global Impact” award for her extraordinary ability to connect with audiences worldwide and shape popular culture through her music and voice. Over more than a decade, she has evolved from a breakout teen artist into an international star, topping charts across the globe, performing on major stages, and collaborating across genres and borders. On the Billboard charts, she topped the Hot Latin Songs chart for 10 weeks in 2022 with the global hit “MAMIII” alongside Karol G, earned a No. 1 on Latin Airplay with “Mayores” featuring Bad Bunny, and scored major entries on both Hot Latin Songs and the Billboard Hot 100 with hits like “Shower,” reinforcing her global reach and crossover appeal. Beyond music, Becky G has expanded into film and business while proudly representing her Mexican-American heritage. A passionate advocate for Latino representation, immigrant communities, women’s empowerment, and mental health awareness, she leads with authenticity and purpose. Through every endeavor, she continues to elevate Latin culture on a global stage while inspiring the next generation.
- Joy Huerta of Jesse & Joy will be honored with the “Spirit of Change” award, recognizing artists who use their platform to drive meaningful impact within music and beyond. For more than two decades, Joy has exemplified artistry with purpose, building an acclaimed career as a songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer while emerging as a powerful advocate for social progress. She has consistently used her platform to champion immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ equality, women’s empowerment, the fight against gender-based violence, and animal welfare. On the Billboard charts, as part of Jesse & Joy, she has achieved two top 10s on the Latin Airplay chart, while earning standout successes on Latin Pop Airplay, underscoring her enduring impact and reach. Through her music, her activism, and her unwavering commitment to inclusion and justice, Joy continues to inspire change, embodying the true spirit of an artist who understands the power of her influence to shape a better world.
- Latin music iconJulieta Venegas will be honored with the “Artistic Excellence” award, recognizing an artist whose work is defined by exceptional craftsmanship, consistency, and a distinct creative identity. With more than three decades in music, Venegas has shaped the sound of Latin alternative pop through deeply personal songwriting, poetic lyricism, and her signature multi-instrumental talent, most notably on accordion and piano. On the Billboard charts, she has earned multiple entries across Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums, including standout successes like Limón y Sal, which earned her a first top 10 on the Top Latin Albums chart, along with enduring hits such as “Me Voy” and “Andar Conmigo,” driving her lasting commercial and cultural impact. In 2023, her latest album, Tu Historia, received a Latin Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, and she is currently leading the airwaves in Mexico with her most recent release, “Tengo Que Contarte,” featuring Natalia Lafourcade. Beyond commercial success, she has expanded the role of the female singer-songwriter in Latin music, maintaining creative control as a composer, producer, and instrumentalist while redefining what sustained mainstream success can look like without compromising authenticity. Her timeless catalog has transcended trends, resonated across generations and borders, and left an enduring cultural imprint, embodying true artistic excellence.
More honorees and performers for this year will be announced soon. Last year’s distinguished recipients included Annita with the “Vanguard” award, Belinda with the “Evolution” award, Celia Cruz as “Legend,” Chiquis with the “Impact” award, Ha*Ash with the “Unbreakable” award, Natti Natasha as “Unstoppable Artist,” Olga Tañon with the “Lifetime Achievement” award, and Selena Gomez as “Woman of the Year.”
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About Billboard:
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, 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 more than a dozen countries and published in over 10 languages. The Billboard Music Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards are the only awards ceremonies that recognizes musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the finalists and winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or anonymous voters. 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 corners of the globe.
About Billboard Español
Billboard has been responsible for discovering, championing and regularly featuring Latin artists over the course of its 128-year history. As an innovator in the music industry, Billboard recognized a demand for unique in-language content made by our music and industry experts for fans in all Spanish-speaking countries around the globe. Launched in 2022, Billboard Español serves as the premiere in-language global destination for Latin music, offering unique and engaging content with a superior understanding of the Latin music industry and marketplace. Billboard Español also features exclusive video content of artists, many of whom will also be participating in Billboard Latin Music Week. Readers can also expect to find all Billboard charts, including Hot Latin Songs, Top Latin Albums and the Global 200 charts.
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, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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