A total of 24 entertainment professionals will join the Hollywood Walk of Fame with their own star along Hollywood Boulevard or Vine Street in Los Angeles, California. They represent motion pictures, television, live theatre/live performance, and recording.
The elected recipients were chosen among hundreds of nominations. The key factors in receiving a star are professional achievement, longevity in the category of five years or more, contributions to the community and the celebrity to commit in attending the dedication ceremony if selected. Posthumous awards require a five-year waiting period.
There are a total of 2743 Walk of Fame Stars. Singer Billy Joel was the most recent honoree, the ceremony took place on January 5, 2023.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2023 categories and its respective honorees are:
Un total de 24 profesionales del entretenimiento se unirán al Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood 2023 con su propia estrella a lo largo de Hollywood Boulevard o Vine Street en Los Ángeles, California. Ellos representan películas, la televisión, el teatro en vivo/actuaciones en vivo, y grabaciones.
Los destinatarios elegidos fueron elegidos entre cientos de nominaciones. Los factores clave para recibir una estrella son los logros profesionales, la longevidad en la categoría de cinco años o más, las contribuciones a la comunidad y la celebridad que se comprometa a asistir a la ceremonia de inauguración si es seleccionada. Los premios póstumos requieren un período de espera de cinco años.
Hasta hoy día son 2743 Estrellas en el Paseo de La Fama. Entre ellos hay un total de 45 latinos, la ultima estrella fue para Angelica Vale en 2022. Entre los latinos, estos son algunos que han sido honrados con una estrella Salma Hayek, Jennifer López, Shakira, Eugenio Derbez, Angélica María, Los Tigres del Norte, Ricky Martin, Sofía Vergara, Selena Quintanilla y Thalía. Y este año se unen a la lista el reconocido salsero Marc Anthony, la fallecida Jenni Rivera, y la timbalera Sheila E.
Los elegidos tienen cinco años para seleccionar la fecha para la ceremonia de inauguración.
This past Wednesday, November 16 The Latin Recording Academy honored its 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Marco Antonio Solis. It was an evening with moving renditions of some of Solis’ renowned repertoire performed by the following artists: Bronco, Camila, Elsa y Elmar, Gente De Zona, Jesse & Joy, Los Bukis, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández, Carla Morrison, Edén Muñoz, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, Laura Pausini, Romeo Santos, Sin Bandera, Marla Solis, Taboo from Black Eyed Peas, Ana Torroja, and Sebastián Yatra.
Five-time Latin Grammy winner and six-time Grammy nominee Marco Antonio Solis was honored for his more than four-decade career as a composer, arranger, producer, musician, artistic director and multifaceted performer, as well as one of Mexico’s most successful artists of all time.
The sold-out, star-studded gala and tribute concert, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, featured a diverse range of artists and genres. Solís surprised attendees by opening the show with a medley of his greatest hits, including “¿A Dónde Vamos A Parar?,” “La Venia Bendita” and “Tu Cárcel”, alongside Los Bukis.
Live Nation was the first-time presenting sponsor, in honor of their long-time client Solis. They promoted Solis’ and Los Bukis’ most recent tours around the U.S., Europe and Latin America, as part of their ongoing efforts to bring Latin music to stages all over the world.
Source and Photo Credits The Latin Recording Academy
The 2022 “Latin Grammy Awards” winners were awarded this past Thursday, November 17. The Latin music award event was held at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The top “Latin Grammy” winner was Jorge Drexler with six awards followed by Bad Bunny five and Rosalia with four.
Check out the 2022 “Latin Grammy Awards” nominees list below:
Record Of The Year/Grabación del Año
"Tocarte," Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana
Album Of The Year/Álbum del Año
Motomami (Digital Album), Rosalía
Song Of The Year/Canción del Año
"Tocarte," Jorge Drexler, Pablo Drexler, Víctor Martínez & C. Tangana
Best New Artist/Mejor Artista Nuevo
Angela Álvarez (Tie/Empate)
Silvana Estrada (Tie/Empate)
Best Pop Vocal Album/Mejor Pop Álbum Vocal
Dharma, Sebastian Yatra
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album/Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Tradicional
Aguilera, Christina Aguilera
Best Pop Song/Mejor Canción Pop
"La Guerrilla de la Concordia," Jorge Drexler
Best Urban Fusion Performance/Mejor Presentacion Fusion Urbano
"Tití Me Preguntó," Bad Bunny
Best Reggaeton Performance/Mejor Presentación Reggaetón
"Lo Siento BB," Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas
Best Urban Music Album/Mejor Álbum de Música Urbano
Un Verano Sin Ti, Bad Bunny
Best Rap Hip Hop Song/Mejor Canción Rap Hip Hop
"El Gran Robo, Pt. 2," Phanlon Anton Alexander, Geovanny Andrades Andino, Daddy Yankee and Lito Mc Cassidy
Best Urban Song/Mejor Canción Urbana
"Titi Me Pregunto," Bad Bunny
Best Rock Album/Mejor Álbum Rock
Unas Vacaciones Raras, Él Mató A Un Policía Motorizado
Best Rock Song/Mejor Canción Rock
"Lo Mejor de Nuestras Vidas," Fito Paez
Best Pop Rock Album/Mejor Álbum Pop Rock
Los Años Salvajes, Fito Paez
Best Pop/Rock Song/Mejor Canción Pop/Rock
"Babel," Fito Páez & Carlos Vives
Best Alternative Music Album/Mejor Álbum Música Alternative
Motomami, Rosalía
Best Alternative Song/Mejor Canción Alternativa
"El Día Que Estrenaste El Mundo," Jorge Drexler, compositor (Jorge Drexler)
Best Salsa Album/Mejor Álbum Salsa
Pa’lla Voy, Marc Anthony
Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album/Mejor Álbum Cumbia/Vallenato
Feliz Aniversario, Jean Carlos Centeno y Ronal Urbina
Best Merengue/Bachata Album/Mejor Album Bachata/Merengue
Entre Mar y Palmeras, Juan Luis Guerra
Best Traditional Tropical Album/Mejor Álbum Tradicional Tropical
Gonzalo Rubalcaba y Aymée Nuviola Live, IN MARCIAC Gonzalo Rubalcaba y Aymée Nuviola
Best Contemporary Tropical Album/Mejor Álbum Contemporario Tradicional
Cumbiana II, Carlos Vives
Best Tropical Song/Mejor Canción Tropical
"Mala," Marc Anthony & Álvaro Lenier Mesa
Best Singer-Songwriter Album/Mejor Álbum Cantante-Compositor
Tinta y Tiempo, Jorge Drexler
Best Ranchero Mariachi Album/Mejor Álbum Ranchero Mariachi
Forajido EP 1, Christian Nodal
Best Banda Album/Mejor Álbum Banda
Abeja Reina, Chiquis
Best Tejano Album/Mejor Álbum Tejano
Para Que Baile Mi Pueblo, Bobby Pulido
Best Norteño Album/Mejor Álbum Norteño
La Reunión (Deluxe), Los Tigres del Norte
Best Regional Song/Mejor Canción Regional
"Como Lo Hice Yo," Edgar Barrera, Carin León and Matisse
Este pasado miercoles 16 de noviembre La Academia Latina de la Grabación honró a la Persona del Año 2022 Marco Antonio Solís durante una gala. En este evento hubo conmovedoras interpretaciones de algunas canciones del conocido repertorio de Solís por los siguientes artistas: Bronco, Camila, Elsa y Elmar, Gente De Zona, Jesse & Joy, Los Bukis, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández, Carla Morrison, Edén Muñoz, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, Laura Pausini, Romeo Santos, Sin Bandera, Marla Solís, Taboo de Black Eyed Peas, Ana Torroja y Sebastián Yatra.
Marco Antonio Solís, ganador de cinco Latín Grammys y nominado a seis Grammys, fue reconocido por su trayectoria de más de cuatro décadas como compositor, arreglista, productor, músico, director artístico e intérprete multifacético, además de ser uno de los artistas mexicanos más exitosos de todos los tiempos.
La gala y el concierto estelar de homenaje, para el que se agotaron las entradas, tuvo lugar en el Mandalay Bay Convention Center en Las Vegas, con una variedad de artistas y géneros. Solís sorprendió a los invitados al iniciar el espectáculo con una mezcla de sus más grandes éxitos, entre ellos “¿A dónde vamos a parar?”, “La venia bendita” y “Tu cárcel”, acompañado por Los Bukis.
Live Nation patrocinó por primera vez la presentación, un homenaje a Solís, que es su cliente desde hace mucho tiempo. Promovió las más recientes giras de Solís y Los Bukis por Estados Unidos, Europa y Latinoamérica como parte de sus esfuerzos continuos por llevar la música latina a escenarios en todo el mundo.
Fuente y Crédito de Fotos La Academia Latina de la Grabación
Who would have known that history would repeat itself, well sort of, for a Tampa resident, my mom. Twenty seven years ago Brunilda Irizarry had a special bonding with Marc Anthony.
Since the first time we met Marc Anthony in December 1995, we had a special connection with him. My family and I assisted Imagen Latina Productions with an end of year dance in which Marc was the performer. I was his chauffer and mom accompanied me, my Dad may he RIP chauffeured the band. Marc’s itinerary after picking him up at Tampa International Airport included an autograph session then dinner just before his performance. Marc was more than an artist, he was like ‘family.’
Our last family photo in 1996 at Marlboro Music Festival Raices in Orlando, FL (another beautiful story behind it too)
The evening of the dance, we wished Marc Anthony luck just before his performance. It was his second performance in Tampa since his Spanish music crossover in the 1990s. His first performance was in 1994 for a local Latin magazine event in which I voluntarily contributed to its entertainment column. The farewell the next day was bittersweet not only with Marc but also with his band and Mikey Jimenez. We wished him well and like a mother, mom also gave him a ‘motherly’ pep talk along with her blessings.
Marc Anthony's longest band member Erben Perez and Mikey Jimenez
Mom and Dad blessed him a few times after up until Marc became well known, making it impossible to have that close interaction. We have followed his growth in his profession since our first encounter and have voluntarily contributed and supported him in our own way. We are extremely proud of his success and of all his accomplishments.
Volunteers for Marc's foundation - Maestro Cares (2013)
Little did we know what was going to transpire on Marc's return to Tampa 20 years later to perform at Amalie Arena that was formerly called Ice Palace Arena and where Marc had performed in 2002. We were already downtown to meet up with friends from MAC La Familia/Marc Anthony Fan Club (fan clubs from back in the days) that came to Tampa to attend the concert. It was a spur of the moment decision for me to try to purchase tickets about three hours before the concert. Luckily we scored an affordable and irresistible price for floor tickets, three rows from the stage. It was the only way Marc could see the small sign I made for mom, well try to see it at least.
Mom and I had attended Marc’s concert at the same venue 20 years ago, although we’ve seen him perform in Orlando, St. Petersburgh, and Miami, it was great to have him perform in our hometown again. Mom had told me I should make a welcome back sign. She had no idea I had made a sign that read, “¿Marc te puedo dar mi bendición como la primera vez en 1995?” (Marc can I give you my blessing like the first time in 1995?). We didn’t know if Marc would see the 8x10 sign from our third row seats.
For my family and I to have been part of his beginnings here in Tampa in 1994 and 1995 gives me so much nostalgia, happiness, and more so to watch mom sing, dance, and feel so proud of Marc and the band... I am forever grateful and blessed to share so many beautiful Marc memories with mom. There were many times I envisioned this but had no idea why, how, when and where. It is finally sinking in and each time I remember I get choked up. May we have many more Marc memories together.
Thanks to Marc, his band, his crew, Joey Vega, and Luis Figueroa for an unforgettable evening in Tampa. And of course to those that were around us that were trying to get Marc's attention to notice mom with the sign and to Marc's crew that spotted her and moved us to the front of the stage... Mom had a slight sore shoulder for a few days but it was all worth it.
“Que me imaginaba yo que me iba encontrar con Marc otra vez después de tantos años... Si me acordó, no sé. Son tantos años ya. Que Dios me lo siga bendiciendo, a todos. Gracias hija.” (I didn't imagine I was going to meet Marc again after so many years... If he remembered me, I don't know. It's been so many years now. God keep blessing him, all of them. Thanks daughter).
Read Marc Anthony's Tampa concert review here and additional reviews here.
Missed Marc Anthony this time around, well his Viviendo tour continues, check it out here for information of where he'll be performing this year and in 2023.
Photo and video credits Doris Irizarry
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(We normally don't write in first person but it was easier and more meaningful to write in first person this time).
What an honor to have one of the top salsa music artists there is today return to Tampa for an exclusive concert 20 years later. It was December 15, 2002 that Marc Anthony and his band had last stepped foot at the Amalie Arena which back then was the Ice Palace Arena.
On Friday, November 4, 2022 the biggest and best salsa dance party was set for downtown Tampa. The excitement was felt all around, ladies and gents all decked out, traffic was a hustle bustle since early Friday morning. Marc Anthony (Marco Antonio Muñiz), el flaco (skinny) as he’s referred to by many, his band (da baddest band as they’ve been baptized by their fans), the hilarious comedian Joey Vega (he’s been Marc Anthony’s opening act for 20+ years), and special guest performer Luis Figueroa, the latest salsa sensation were going to light up Tampa. And indeed they did!
Joey Vega was all set promptly at 8 p.m. to entertain the early arrivals. It was 20 years he had performed at the very same venue with Marc. He took us back to the pandemic days and how ladies need to look to attend a Marc Anthony concert. By the time Luis Figueroa started singing, the venue was three fourths full. He took us back in time with oldies but goodies among them one of my all-time favorites “Hasta el sol de Hoy.”
Yes, Latinos show up late or arrive early to hang out around the venue mingling, drinking, eating, waiting for the most acclaimed artist to start. As the lights start to dim, Marc’s baddest band take their places on stage. The band plays a medley of Marc Anthony songs just before he appears on stage sporting his signature shades as usual that don't last long on him, black jeans, black blazer, a white button down dress shirt, and of course he wore shoes too.
Osvaldo Figueruelo with his wife and mother - photo courtesy Osvaldo Figueruelo
The audience ranged from families with their children, sons and daughters with their mom or dad or both, couples, groups, and fans that came from far and near all ready to sing and dance their hearts out. Osvaldo Figueruelo was happy to see Marc Anthony for the first time with his wife and his mother.
“Que sentimiento de felicidad, sabor, orgullo es haber sido parte de ese público anoche. Y que bendición presenciar a una de nuestras mas grandes estrellas. Solo queda tomar las palabras de Marc Anthony anoche y decir: ¡Viva la raza latina!” (What a feeling of happiness, taste, pride to have been a part of that audience last night. And what a blessing to have witnessed one of our greatest artists. It only leaves me to take Marc Anthony's words last night and say: long live the Latin race) posted Osvaldo on Facebook.
Santi Socorro attended the concert with his family, They had seen Marc perform 20 years ago also at the same venue. It left them wanting for Marc to continue singing. “His voice is one of a kind. All of his songs are also hits. If he comes back to Tampa Bay we will be there,” said Santi.
Santi Socorro and his family - photo credit Alisha Estevez
The welcoming was surreal, the sold out venue went into hysteria as soon as Marc was spotted and belted out the first lyrics to his recent hit “Pa’lla Voy.” Marc Anthony is a showman within himself. He doesn’t need dancers, props, laser lighting, boom and bangs… It’s his voice and band that completes him for an extraordinary evening of singing and dancing.
The communication between Marc and his people was indescribable. The Latin pride was visible throughout the night with flags from Venezuela, Cuba, and of course Puerto Rico being waved as Marc repetitively yelled “Dios los bendiga y que viva la raza latina” and at one point almost slipped into the ending "puñe...” (God bless and long live the Latin race).
Marc never disappoints as the fan followers know. He keeps holding out notes, dances all over the stage making sure to cover every angle so everyone could see him. Of course he blew kisses, gave eye contact, blessings, bowing respectfully as he did to Brunilda Irizarry when he spotted her with an 8x10 sign stating “¿Marc te puedo dar mi bendición como la primera vez en 1995?” (Marc can I give you my blessing like the first time in 1995?), he even said jokingly, “Why you all sitting.” Marc wants everyone to have a great time, he wants you to sing and dance as is the message in his hit “Vivir mi Vida.”
Many times the fans out powered Marc in singing and he just let them sing. He does encourage his fans to sing with him if they know the song, “Si la saben, cántenla” and of course dance too. They knew all his songs from the first one to the last one.
The band outshined too, each in their own way and a few doing solos – Mario Sebastian strumming his guitar and Jessie Caraballo with his drum solo until Marc joined him on a set of drums. Let’s call out the additional phenomenal band members Alexandra Taveras and Franklin Torres vocalists, Ozzie Melendez trombonist and Erben Perez bassist, the four also formed their own group, A Tempo Band, during the pandemic. In addition, Curtis Rodriguez plays the bongos, Eric Velez the congas; Angel Fernandez is the musical director, guitarist and trumpeter; Bayron Ramos and Dan Reagan trombonist, Gerardo Rodriguez trumpeter, Marc Lopez percussionist, and last but not least Juan Carlos Sierra pianist.
Marc’s repertoire consisted of oldies but goodies of his endless all time hits and of course his recent hits. The setlist included “Valio la Pena,” “Y Hubo Alguien,” “Hasta Ayer,” “Flor Pálida,” “Contra la Corriente,” “Palabras del Alma,” “Si te Vas,” “Que precio tiene el Cielo,” “Mala,” “Te conozco Bien,” and after Marc sang “Parecen Viernes” he said, “buenas noches, que Dios me los bendiga,” as he waved and walked towards the back of the stage until he disappeared.
Although the arena lights were off, the arena was lit with cellphones as chants for more of Marc got louder and louder. Some started to leave but regular concert attendees and fans know a Marc Anthony concert isn’t over until Marc sings his closing theme song. For those that stayed until the end, they had an extra song to enjoy “Tu amor me hace Bien,” before ending a great and unforgettable night with “Vivir mi Vida.” Just what we all did Friday night, vivir mi vida (live my life). Indeed we did.
Vive tu vida que la vida es una, baila y canta, gózala (live your live, life is only one, dance and sing, enjoy it).
What an incredible evening it was in Tampa with the return of the salsa sensation and his band after 20 years of absence. Hopefully it’s not the last Marc Anthony concert in Tampa or a long wait for one.
To Marc Anthony, his band, his crew, and staff thanks for an awesome evening. Please come back soon!!
As the Marc Anthony duo with Carlos Vives goes, “hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar” (until we find each other again).
Missed Marc Anthony this time around, well his Viviendo tour continues, check it out here for information of where he'll be performing this year and in 2023.
Check out a few Marc Anthony reviews and what happened with Brunilda Irizarry's sign here.
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