The trailblazing group will be honored for breaking barriers and expanding the possibilities of música mexicana during the live awards show Thursday, October 22,
at 8 p.m. ET / 7C on Telemundo and Peacock
Tickets to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards are available through Ticketmaster
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Miami, FL – October 5, 2026 – International recording band Fuerza Regida will receive the Billboard Vanguard Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, recognizing a career defined by innovation and an unconventional creative vision that has pushed the boundaries of música mexicana and expanded the genre’s reach around the world. The group, a 12-time finalist this year, will also take the stage for a special performance during the longest-running and most prestigious awards show in Latin music, presented LIVE Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m. ET / 7C, on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The night will kick off with star-studded blue-carpet coverage across platforms starting at 7 p.m. ET / 6C.
The event will also be available on Universo and the Telemundo app, as well as throughout Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional. Fans can experience the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards in person, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.
The Billboard Vanguard Award honors artists who dare to go beyond the conventional. It recognizes those who, through their talent, inspire, innovate and open new possibilities in the world of music. The award celebrates true visionaries, artists who break barriers, redefine standards and leave an indelible mark on the music industry.
Formed in San Bernardino in 2015, Fuerza Regida has emerged as one of the most influential forces in música mexicana, honoring its Mexican roots while continually pushing the genre into new territory. Led by frontman and singer-songwriter Jesús Ortiz Paz (JOP), alongside José “Pelón” García, Moisés López, Khrystian Ramos and Samuel Jáimez, the group has built a distinct sound and identity rooted in its bicultural experience, connecting with audiences far beyond traditional genre and geographic boundaries.
“We’ve always done things our own way. We come from San Bernardino, we know who we are and where we come from, and we’ve never been afraid to take our music somewhere people might not expect it to go. Receiving the Billboard Vanguard Award means a lot because it recognizes that vision and everything we’ve built together. We want to keep pushing the genre forward, breaking barriers and showing the next generation that there are no limits to where our music can go,” said Jesús Ortiz Paz (JOP) of Fuerza Regida.
With over 46 million monthly Spotify listeners, 35 billion career streams and 16 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, Fuerza Regida has translated that vision into global impact. The group has scored major hits including “Marlboro Rojo,” “TQM,” “El Jefe” with Shakira and “Tu Boda” with Oscar Maydon, a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart that also reached No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200.
In 2025, the group reached another milestone with its ninth studio album, 111XPANTIA, which debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music and Spotify and rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart in its second week. 111XPANTIA also opened at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, becoming the highest charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group ever. Their impact has extended beyond the charts, from becoming the first regional Mexican group to perform at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw to bringing música mexicana to Paris Fashion Week, where JOP performed from the front row of KidSuper’s runway show.
That vision has also carried over to the group’s live performances. Fuerza Regida set a record as the best-selling Latin band in the history of Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, sold out Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl on the same weekend, and performed for tens of thousands of fans across Mexico and Latin America. In 2026, the group is taking that momentum to an even larger scale with the first-ever U.S. stadium tour for the genre.
As the road to the awards continues, fans can also tune in every Thursday to Premios Billboard de la Música Latina: El Podcast, the six-episode live video podcast featuring a diverse group of digital-native content creators and special guests exploring the artists, performances and stories shaping the countdown to the awards. New episodes stream live every Thursday at 6 p.m. ET / 5C on Telemundo’s YouTube channel, @TelemundoEntretenimiento.
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The Billboard Latin Music Awards serve as the grand finale of Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place in Miami October 19-22, 2026 and where Fuerza Regida will seat for a Superstar Q&A on Oct. 20 before headlining the Billboard En Vivo showcase that night. The industry’s must-attend Latin music event features exclusive performances, one-of-a-kind conversations, workshops, showcases and unique fan experiences, culminating with the Billboard Latin Music Awards on October 22. Learn more and register at billboardlatinmusicweek.com.
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