'Premios Juventud' rehearsals underway in Hollywood, FL (photos)

Llane one of a few performers rehearsing for the annual summer award show

For some events, “the show must go on.” Despite many entertainment events being cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19, “Premios Juventud” is going on as planned.

With changes and in compliance for everyone's safety, the annual summer award show rehearsals are underway at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL.

The artists who have rehearsed so far include:

Ally Brooke returns to “Premios Juventud” as a solo artist after previously performing with Fifth Harmony.

Greeicy who has one nomination will perform a special musical number.              

A memorable and emotional moment was also rehearsed within the show where Selena's musical legacy will be celebrated. The artists participating in this special are Ally Brooke, Danna Paola, Greeicy and Natti Natasha.

Jay Wheeler, the promising young singer, will perform at “Premios Juventud” for the first time, bringing romantic touches of reggaeton to the big stage.

Natti Natasha who has three nominations joins the celebration with a special performance.

The young Colombian singer Pitizion will perform for the first time “Premios Juventud”.

The sensational duo, Mau y Ricky, will premiere on television their latest single, “Papás”. Mau and Ricky have two nominations.

The young and dynamic Mexican regional music singer and a nominee, Neto Bernal, who performed at PJ Live en Casa this summer will also perform at “Premios Juventud”. 

“Premios Juventud” will be hosted by Julissa Calderón, Ana Patricia Gámez, Francisca Lachapel, Borja Voces and Sebastián Yatra, beginning with the one-hour pre-show program PJ Takeover, hosted by Amara La Negra, Jomari Goyso and Migbelis Castellanos starting at 7 p.m. East/Pacific (6 p.m. Central) on Univision.

Check out “Premios Juventud” 2020 nominees here.

Source and photo credits Premios Juventud/Univision

Vote now for 'Premios Juventud' 2019

Univision’s highly awaited annual youth awards show “Premios Juventud” returns for its 16th year on Thursday, July 18, 2019 live from Watsco Center in Miami. The nominees were revealed during an exclusive Facebook Live on Premios Juventud's Facebook page.

This year's top nominees include Maluma (8), Bad Bunny (7), Daddy Yankee (7), Anuel AA (6), Becky G (6), J Balvin (6), Karol G (6), and Ozuna (5). Voting is now open until June 4. To vote click here. The complete list on nominations per category is available at PremiosJuventud.com.

Among the 24 new categories featured this year, the new music categories include “The New Urban Generation” (La Nueva Generación Urbana) and “The New Regional Mexican Generation” (La Nueva Generación Regional Mexicano). New digital and social media categories include “Can’t Get Enough” which includes fan favorite artists on social media and “Couples that Fire Up My Feed” which includes social media power couples. “On the Rise” celebrates fresh faces who are well on their way to building their social media audience and “Living Your Best Life” honors an influencer who speaks on behalf of a just cause.

Additional new categories include “High Fashion” recognizing artists who dress all out for the red carpets, “Hair Obsessed” and “Shoe-Aholic.” “Sick Dance Routine” recognizing outstanding foot work in front of the camera while “This is a BTS” recognizes engaging content behind the scenes.

“Premios Juventud” aims to inspire, motivate and empower Latino youth to become leaders for change. This year, awards will celebrate the current trends in pop culture, music, digital, fashion, television and social media. And reflecting today’s Hispanic youth, the show will be more bilingual than ever. ¿Entiendes?

You want to attend PJ 2019, well hurry up purchase your tickets here.

'Premios Juventud' 2018 rehearsing for a 'musical experience' (photos)

Gente de Zona

With only days away from the musical extravaganza of the summer, “Premios Juventud” (PJ 2018), a few artists were already rehearsing today in Miami, FL. The first artists to hit the PJ stage were Gente de Zona, Zion & Lennox, Johann Vera, and Carlos Rivera.

Zion y Lennox

In addition, this year's hosts also took their turns to rehearse their parts. The actors and influencers Manolo Gonzalez Vergara and Marielena Davila alongside Univision’s TV personalities Borja Voces and Daniela Di Giacomo will be hosting the four-hour celebration.

 Johann Vera

As a further commitment to bringing generations together on a family night, PJ 2018 steps out of the ordinary and for the first time will be transmitted on a Sunday night, this July 22 starting at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT live from the Watsco Center in Miami, FL.

Carlos Rivera

Premiosjuventud.com, the show’s official homepage, offers fans daily features, special videos with the stars, photo slideshows and interactive content. Tickets to attend PJ 2018 are on sale at Ticketmaster.com here.

Fans can follow the conversation on social media using #GenPJ and #PremiosJuventud.

Hosts Manolo Gonzalez Vergara and Marielena Davila

Source and photo credits: Univision 

'Premios Juventud' presents a different twist for 2018

“Premios Juventud” (PJ 2018) will break new ground this year as it celebrates Generation Z and youth culture with an unprecedented lineup of performers who span genres and showcases young leaders who are agents of change in their communities. The telecast will move from its customary Thursday schedule to air live from Watsco Center in Miami, Florida on Sunday, July 22 from 7 to 11 p.m. ET on the Univision Network. PJ 2018 will include a one-hour pre-show featuring more exclusive content and artist interviews than ever before.

The concert-style production with multiple stages will bring fans closer to performances by Sofia Reyes, Jason Derulo and De La Ghetto singing together for the first time in the U.S., Ozuna, Carlos Rivera, CNCO, Johann Vera, Jacob Forever, Kany Garcia and Zion y Lennox; among many others to be announced soon.

“PJ 2018 is all about the fans, about Generation Z this year,” said Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, President of Music, Univision Communications Inc. “It will be a multi-generational, highly energized and impassioned night of live TV combined with all-night digital and social content that will bring viewers and fans unique backstage experiences and conversations about the topics that matter most to them.”

Premiosjuventud.com, the show’s official homepage, offers fans daily features, special videos with the stars, photo slideshows and interactive content. Tickets to attend PJ 2018 are on sale at Ticketmaster.com here.

Fans can follow the conversation on social media using #GenPJ and #PremiosJuventud.

Source: UCI PR Team

"Premios Juventud" 2017 winners

It definitely came as no surprise that "Despacito" would be the top winning "Premios Juventud" 2017 song. It out beat urban artist J Balvin who was the top nominee this year. Maluma also took two awards.

Check out who else took an award:

Perfect Combination - Combinación Perfecta

• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito”

Best Dance Song - Mejor Canción Para Bailar

•  “Shaky Shaky” – Daddy Yankee

Best Song to Sing - Mejor Canción Para Cantar

•  “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi (Ft. Daddy Yankee)

Best Song to Love - Mejor Canción Para Amar

•  “Ya Me Entere” – Reik

Best Song for Chillin´- Mejor Canción para Chillin’

•  “Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)” – CNCO

Best Song for ‘the truck’ - Mejor Canción para “La Troca”

•  “Siempre Te Voy A Querer” – Calibre 50

Best Video - Mejor Video

•  “Sigo Extrañándote” – J Balvin

New Artist - Artista Revelación

• Ozuna

Best Fashionista - Mejor Fashionista

• Maluma

Best Instagram - Mejor Instagram

• Maluma

Maluma, DNCE, Nacho, and others set for 'Premios Juventud' 2017

Univision’s 2017 “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards) is less than a week away. Some of today’s favorite artists are already on their way to Miami for rehearsals. This year the Latin music award show is set to be televised live as usual on Univision  Thursday, July 6, starting with celebrity arrivals at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT).

It will be hosted by Univision’s top youth personalities Alejandra Espinoza who just finished off her amazing role as host for the first “Reina de la Cancion”. She will be joined by fellow Danilo Carillo, and musicians Leslie Grace, Jesse & Joy, and Chyno (Chino). Besides focusing entirely on music this year, “Premios Juventud” will also address the bicultural young Latino audience with presentations by DNCE and Iggy Azalea.

As for the Latin entertainers so far scheduled are J Balvin, Gente de Zona, Zion y Lennox, Maluma, Bad Boy, De La Ghetto, Ozuna, Farruko, Chyno, Ulices Chaidez y sus Plebes, Wisin, Calibre 50, Nacho, and Jacob Forever. It will be mainly a night of urban music with a Mexican tune here and there.

If this is your music forte and want to get in on the live action, “Premios Juventud” will be held at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. Fans interested in attending the event can purchase tickets at TicketMaster.com.

Furthermore, join the show conversation on social media using #PremiosJuventud via @PremiosJuventud on Twitter and Instagram, at Facebook.com/PremiosJuventud, and adding PremiosJuventud on Snapchat for unique content. Check out the nominee’s list here.

Source: Univision

'Premios Juventud' 2017 nominees list: Fans vote now

Univision Network’s summer Latin music award show, “Premios Juventud” (Youth Award), returns for its 14th year. The popular award show which is televised live from Coral Gables, Florida usually awards the most popular in music, pop culture, acting, and Spanish soap operas but this year it will focus more on music.

“Premios Juventud” theme this year, Betting on the Future, will celebrate fans’ favorite music, stars, and young individuals that have an impact in our community. In addition to awards in new categories - Best Song for Singing, Best Fashionista, Best Song for Dancing, Best Instagram, and Breakthrough Artist - the program will recognize young Latinos who have made a difference on issues that matter the most to millennials, from education to social inclusion to climate change.

Fans in the United States (Puerto Rico not included) and District of Columbia can vote for their favorites in each category on PremiosJuventud.com/Vota from now until June 1, 2017 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. Winners will be announced during the “Premios Juventud” live broadcast starting at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 6.

Fans can discuss the awards on social media using @PremiosJuventud on Twitter and Instagram, at Facebook.com/PremiosJuventud or by adding PremiosJuventud on Snapchat. They can also access exclusive content on PremiosJuventud.com.

Check out the nominees below and make sure to get your votes in.

2017 Premios Juventud Nominations – Nominados a Premios Juventud 2017

Perfect Combination - Combinación Perfecta

• Carlos Vives & Shakira – “La Bicicleta”
• Enrique Iglesias & Descemer Bueno & Zion y Lennox – “Súbeme La Radio”
• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito”
• Ricky Martin & Maluma – “Vente Pa’ Ca”
• Shakira & Maluma – “Chantaje”
• Zion y Lennox & J Balvin – “Otra Vez”

Best Dance Song - Mejor Canción Para Bailar

• “Chantaje” – Shakira (Ft. Maluma)
• “Hey Ma” – Pitbull & J Balvin (Ft. Camila Cabello)
• “Las Ultras” –  Calibre 50
• “Shaky Shaky” – Daddy Yankee
• “Vacaciones” – Wisin
• “Ya No Me Duele Más” – Silvestre Dangond (Ft. Farru

Best Song to Sing - Mejor Canción Para Cantar

• “A Poco” – Raul Casillas
• “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Me Llamas” – Piso 21 (Ft. Maluma)
• “Qué Gano Olvidándote” – Reik
• “Súbeme La Radio” – Enrique Iglesias (Ft. Descemer Bueno & Zion y Lennox)
• “Vente Pa’ Ca” – Ricky Martin (Ft. Maluma)

Best Song to Love - Mejor Canción Para Amar

• “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
• “Deja Que Te Bese” – Alejandro Sanz (Ft. Marc Anthony)
• “Me Soltaste” – Jesse & Joy
• “Tengo Que Colgar” – Banda Sinaloense Ms De Sergio Lizarraga
• “Tu Y Yo” – Tommy Torres (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Ya Me Entere” – Reik

Best Song for Chillin´- Mejor Canción para Chillin’

• “Afuera Está Lloviendo” – Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda
• “La Bicicleta” – Carlos Vives & Shakira
• “Otra Vez” – Zion y Lennox (Ft. J Balvin)
• “Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)” – CNCO
• “Sigo Extrañandote” – J Balvin
• “Te Regalo” – Ulices Chaidez Y Sus Plebes

Best Song for ‘the truck’ - Mejor Canción para “La Troca”

• “A Ver A Que Horas” – Banda Carnaval
• “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
• “El Gallero” – El Komander
• “Es Tuyo Mi Amor” – Banda Sinaloense Ms De Sergio Lizárraga
• “Se Defiende” – La Séptima Banda
• “Siempre Te Voy A Querer” – Calibre 50

Best Video - Mejor Video

• “Andas En Mi Cabeza” – Chino y Nacho (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Desencuentro” – Residente (Ft. Soko)
• “Don’t Let Go” – Farruko
• “Sigo Extrañándote” – J Balvin
• “Soy Yo” – Bomba Estéreo
• “Tu Si Sabes Quererme” – Natalia Lafourcade

New Artist - Artista Revelación

• Bad Bunny
• Christian Nodal
• Danny Ocean
• Justin Quiles
• Morat
• Ozuna
• Piso 21
• Ulices Chaidez y sus Plebes

Best Fashionista - Mejor Fashionista

• Becky G
• J Balvin
• Luis Coronel
• Maluma
• Sofia Reyes
• Victoria La Mala

Best Instagram - Mejor Instagram

• J Balvin
• Chiquis
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
• Wisin

'Premios Juventud' 2017 nominees list: Fans vote now

Univision Network’s summer Latin music award show, “Premios Juventud” (Youth Award), returns for its 14th year. The popular award show which is televised live from Coral Gables, Florida usually awards the most popular in music, pop culture, acting, and Spanish soap operas but this year it will focus more on music.

“Premios Juventud” theme this year, Betting on the Future, will celebrate fans’ favorite music, stars, and young individuals that have an impact in our community. In addition to awards in new categories - Best Song for Singing, Best Fashionista, Best Song for Dancing, Best Instagram, and Breakthrough Artist - the program will recognize young Latinos who have made a difference on issues that matter the most to millennials, from education to social inclusion to climate change.

Fans in the United States (Puerto Rico not included) and District of Columbia can vote for their favorites in each category on PremiosJuventud.com/Vota from now until June 1, 2017 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. Winners will be announced during the “Premios Juventud” live broadcast starting at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 6.

Fans can discuss the awards on social media using @PremiosJuventud on Twitter and Instagram, at Facebook.com/PremiosJuventud or by adding PremiosJuventud on Snapchat. They can also access exclusive content on PremiosJuventud.com.

Check out the nominees below and make sure to get your votes in.

2017 Premios Juventud Nominations – Nominados a Premios Juventud 2017

Perfect Combination - Combinación Perfecta

• Carlos Vives & Shakira – “La Bicicleta”
• Enrique Iglesias & Descemer Bueno & Zion y Lennox – “Súbeme La Radio”
• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito”
• Ricky Martin & Maluma – “Vente Pa’ Ca”
• Shakira & Maluma – “Chantaje”
• Zion y Lennox & J Balvin – “Otra Vez”

Best Dance Song - Mejor Canción Para Bailar

• “Chantaje” – Shakira (Ft. Maluma)
• “Hey Ma” – Pitbull & J Balvin (Ft. Camila Cabello)
• “Las Ultras” –  Calibre 50
• “Shaky Shaky” – Daddy Yankee
• “Vacaciones” – Wisin
• “Ya No Me Duele Más” – Silvestre Dangond (Ft. Farru

Best Song to Sing - Mejor Canción Para Cantar

• “A Poco” – Raul Casillas
• “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Me Llamas” – Piso 21 (Ft. Maluma)
• “Qué Gano Olvidándote” – Reik
• “Súbeme La Radio” – Enrique Iglesias (Ft. Descemer Bueno & Zion y Lennox)
• “Vente Pa’ Ca” – Ricky Martin (Ft. Maluma)

Best Song to Love - Mejor Canción Para Amar

• “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
• “Deja Que Te Bese” – Alejandro Sanz (Ft. Marc Anthony)
• “Me Soltaste” – Jesse & Joy
• “Tengo Que Colgar” – Banda Sinaloense Ms De Sergio Lizarraga
• “Tu Y Yo” – Tommy Torres (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Ya Me Entere” – Reik

Best Song for Chillin´- Mejor Canción para Chillin’

• “Afuera Está Lloviendo” – Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda
• “La Bicicleta” – Carlos Vives & Shakira
• “Otra Vez” – Zion y Lennox (Ft. J Balvin)
• “Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)” – CNCO
• “Sigo Extrañandote” – J Balvin
• “Te Regalo” – Ulices Chaidez Y Sus Plebes

Best Song for ‘the truck’ - Mejor Canción para “La Troca”

• “A Ver A Que Horas” – Banda Carnaval
• “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
• “El Gallero” – El Komander
• “Es Tuyo Mi Amor” – Banda Sinaloense Ms De Sergio Lizárraga
• “Se Defiende” – La Séptima Banda
• “Siempre Te Voy A Querer” – Calibre 50

Best Video - Mejor Video

• “Andas En Mi Cabeza” – Chino y Nacho (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
• “Desencuentro” – Residente (Ft. Soko)
• “Don’t Let Go” – Farruko
• “Sigo Extrañándote” – J Balvin
• “Soy Yo” – Bomba Estéreo
• “Tu Si Sabes Quererme” – Natalia Lafourcade

New Artist - Artista Revelación

• Bad Bunny
• Christian Nodal
• Danny Ocean
• Justin Quiles
• Morat
• Ozuna
• Piso 21
• Ulices Chaidez y sus Plebes

Best Fashionista - Mejor Fashionista

• Becky G
• J Balvin
• Luis Coronel
• Maluma
• Sofia Reyes
• Victoria La Mala

Best Instagram - Mejor Instagram

• J Balvin
• Chiquis
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
• Wisin