This Year’s Honorees Include Becky G, Ivy Queen, Joy, Julieta Venegas, Young Miko, And More to Be Announced
Miami, FL, April 9, 2026 – Telemundo and Billboard announced award-winning singer, entrepreneur, and 2025 honoree, Chiquis, as the official host of the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, bringing her signature charisma and authenticity to this year’s celebration. The two-hour special will air live on Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c on Telemundo and will also stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
A dynamic and influential voice in Latin entertainment, Chiquis previously took the stage at Billboard Latin Women in Music as a 2025 honoree, where she received the “Impact” award for her extraordinary contributions to the music industry and society. A three-time Latin GRAMMY® winner and one of the leading voices in Regional Mexican music, she has redefined the genre by blending traditional Latin sounds with modern influences while staying deeply connected to her heritage. Beyond her music, she is a visionary entrepreneur, media mogul, philanthropist and Latino community advocate, further amplifying her influence across entertainment and culture. Now, she returns to the special in a new role as host, to lead a powerful night celebrating trailblazing Latina artists.
As the only annual televised celebration dedicated to Latina artists shaping the future of music, the event spotlights women whose artistry, influence, and impact continue to transform the industry. Now in its fourth year, Billboard Latin Women in Music has solidified its position as a powerful platform, bringing together the most influential voices in Latin music for a night of standout performances, recognition, and community.
This year’s honorees include Becky G, receiving the “Global Impact” award; Ivy Queen who will receive the “Pioneer” award; Joy, honored with the “Spirit of Change” award; Julieta Venegas, receiving the “Artistic Excellence” award; and Young Miko, who will be honored with the “Unstoppable Artist” award. More honorees and performers for this year will be announced soon.
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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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