Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Virtual 'Premios Juventud' 2020 nominees list


Univision’s highly awaited “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards) kicks off a new era announcing the nominees for this year’s show. To celebrate Latin music and culture, “Premios Juventud” features memorable performances with the hottest stars and emerging talent, uniting all through the power of music. Renowned for honoring those individuals making a difference with the Agents of Change award, this year the show will recognize everyday heroes of the pandemic and people leading social change but with a different twist - a live virtual award show with a virtual audience. 

The evening of “Premios Juventud” starts off with “PJ Takeover,” a one-hour pre-show hosted by Jomari Goyso, Clarissa Molina and the multi-talented artist Amara La Negra, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Followed immediately by the award show, it will be hosted by Ana Patricia Gámez, Francisca Lachapel and Borja Voces in a three-hour live event beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 13.

The 17th edition of  “Premios Juventud” includes 140 nominees in 28 different categories with J Balvin leading with 12 nominations, followed by  Karol G (9), Bad Bunny (8), Anuel AA (7), Daddy Yankee and Manuel Turizo (5), Banda MS, Maluma, and Sebastián Yatra (4). Review the nominee list below and vote for your favorite artists and influencers at PremiosJuventud.com (click here). But hurry up, voting period ends Tuesday, July 21. 

Producer you know by Shout-Outs (When an artists shouts out the producer's name):
  • Chris Jedi & Gaby Music
  • Dímelo Flow
  • Dj Snake
  • Play-N-Skillz
  • Ovy On The Drums
  • Sky Rompiendo
  • Steve Aoki
  • Subelo Neo
  • Tainy
  • Will.I.Am
The New Generation - Female (New female artist that make us dance):
  • Cazzu
  • Emilia
  • Jessie Reyez
  • Mariah
  • Yennis
The New Generation - Male (New male artist that make us dance):
  • El Alfa
  • Jhay Cortez
  • Lunay
  • Myke Towers
  • Rauw Alejandro
The New Regional Mexican Generation (NewRegional Mexican Artist):
  • Alex Fernandez
  • Carin Leon
  • Grupo Firme
  • Natanael Cano
  • Neto Bernal
Spicy Regional Songs (Regional Mexican songs with "spicy" lyrics):
  • "Amor tumbado" - Natanael Cano
  • "Cosas de la clica" - Herencia de Patrones
  • "El amor no fue pa' mí" - Grupo Firme ft. Banda Coloso
  • "El circo" - El Fantasma
  • "Yo ya no vuelvo contigo" - Lenin Ramírez ft. Grupo Firme
The Traffic Jam (Songs you listen to while stuck in traffic):
  • "China" - Anuel AA ft. Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Karol G & J Balvin
  • "Escondidos" - La Adictiva
  • "Me quedaré contigo" - Pitbull X Ne-Yo ft. Lenier & El Micha
  • "No elegí conocerte" - Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
  • "Que tire pa' 'lante" - Daddy Yankee
Can't Get Enough Of This Song (Songs you can't stop singing)
  • "Mi meta Contigo" - Banda Los Sebastianes
  • "Pegao" - CNCO ft. Manuel Turizo
  • "Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)" - Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
  • "Se me olvidó" - Christian Nodal
  • "Tusa" - Karol G ft. Nicki Minaj
The Perfect Mix (Best collaboration song):
  • "China" - Anuel AA ft. Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Karol G & J Balvin
  • "Indeciso" - Reik, J Balvin & Lalo Ebratt
  • "Pegao" - CNCO ft. Manuel Turizo
  • "Qué maldición" - Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga ft. Snoop Dogg
  • "Qué pena" - Maluma ft. J Balvin
The Quarentune (Songs born during quarentine):
  • "Cuando amanezca" - Nibal, Justin Quiles, Danny Ocean, Feid
  • "Color esperanza (2020]" - Multiple artists: Diego Torres, Nicky Jam, Reik, Camilo, Farruko, Rubén Blades, Camila, Carlos Vives, Mau y Ricky, Thalía, Leslie Grace, Rauw Alejandro, Prince Royce, Pedro Capó, Kany García, Leonel Garcia, Río Roma, Diego El Cigala, Jorge Villamizar, Carlos Rivera, Ivete Sangalo, Coti Sorokin, Lali, Gente de Zona, Fonseca, Dani Martín, Manuel Turizo, Ángela Torres, Ara Malikian, Dilsinho
  • "El mundo fuera" - Alejandro Sanz
  • "El tiempo pasa (Cuarentena)" - Farruko
  • "En casita" - Bad Bunny
  • "Es hora de unirnos" - Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
  • "Esta cuarentena" - Abraham Mateo
  • "I believe that we will win" - Pitbull
  • "Resistencia" - Kendo Kaponi
  • "Tomar distancia" - Piso 21
OMG Collaboration (Unexpected collaborations):
  • Banda MS De Sergio Lizárraga & Snoop Dog – "Qué maldición"
  • Natanael Cano & Bad Bunny – "Soy el diablo (remix)"
  • Reykon & Willie Colón – "Perriando (La murga remix)"
  • Shakira & Anuel Aa – "Me gusta"
  • T3r Elemento & Farruko – "Del barrio a la ciudad"
And Featuring… (The artist that everyone wants to sing with):
  • Anuel AA
  • Daddy Yankee
  • J Balvin
  • Manuel Turizo
  • Natti Natasha
Can't Get Enough (Artist that I follow on social media that I always want to see):
  • Bad Bunny
  • Frida Sofía
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Karol G
  • Sebastián Yatra
Together They Fire Up My Feed (Couple or friends that appear on each others' feeds):
  • Camila Cabello y Shawn Mendes
  • Karol G y Anuel Aa
  • Nicky Jam y Cydney Moreau
  • Sebastián Yatra y Mau y Ricky
Scroll Stopper (Artists that hault us from scrolling just to see their posts):
  • Bad Bunny
  • Cardi B
  • Guaynaa
  • Sebastián Yatra
  • Thalía
#Pet Goals (Artists that post with their pets):
  • El Dasa con Benito
  • Frida Sofía con Phillippe
  • J Balvin con Paz y Felicidad
  • Karol G y Anuel AA con Goku
  • Maluma con Bonnie y Clyde
#Stay Home Concert (Best at home concert):
  • Alejandro Sanz & Juanes – "#LaGiraSeQuedaEnCasa"
  • Carlos Vives – "#NoTeVayasDeTuCasa El show de Carlos Vives"
  • Christian Nodal – "Juntos por la música #StayHome #WithMe #QuédateEnCasa"
  • Gerardo Ortiz – "Juntos por la música #StayHome #WithMe #QuédateEnCasa"
  • Sech – "#YouTubeAndChill concert"
Breaking the Internet (Artists that post pictures that break the internet):
  • Chiquis Rivera
  • Karol G
  • Lunay
  • Maluma
  • Natti Natasha
Triple Threat (Influencer that does it all and dominates at least 3 areas: Social Media platforms, television, film or music):
  • Danileigh
  • Juanpa Zurita
  • Isabela Merced
  • Luisa Fernanda W
  • Mario Bautista
Name a Better Duo (Friends, siblings o couples that frequently create content together):
  • Analisse & Kat Rodríguez
  • Calle y Poché
  • Juanpa Zurita & Mario Ruiz
  • Karen González & Sebastián Robles
  • Martinez Twins
Best LOL Award (Funny content creators):
  • Alex Guzman (Blesiv)
  • Gadiel del Orbe
  • Lejuan James
  • Louie Castro
  • Salice Rose
Influencer With A Cause (Influencers who use their platforms for a good cause):
  • Canelo Álvarez
  • Edwin Castro
  • Indya Adrianna Moore
  • Jessica y JP Domínguez
  • Julissa Calderón
High Fashion (Always dressed "High Fashion" for Red Carpet Events):
  • Bad Bunny
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Maluma
  • Sofía Carson
  • Thalía
Trendsetter (Setting Fashion Trends):
  • Bad Bunny
  • Billie Eilish
  • Cazzu
  • J Balvin
  • Sofía Reyes
Sneakerhead (Loves sneakers more than anything):
  • Bad Bunny
  • De la Ghetto
  • Karol G
  • J Balvin
Hair Obssesed (Has the trendiest hairstyles):
  • Amara La Negra
  • Camilo
  • J Balvin
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Pabllo Vittar
Nailed It (Has the best "Manicute"):
  • Bad Bunny
  • Billie Eilish
  • Cardi B
  • Karol G
This Choreo Is On Fire (Best dance choreography in a music video):
  • "Aguardiente" - Greeicy
  • "Amarillo" - J Balvin
  • "Bogaloo supreme" - Victor Manuelle y Wisin
  • "Que tire pa' 'lante" - Daddy Yankee
  • "Whine up" - Nicky Jam y Anuel AA
Video With A Purpose (Video with best social messaging):
  • "Aleluya" - Reik y Manuel Turizo
  • "Me estás matando" - Natti Natasha
  • "No ha parado de llover" - Maná y Sebastián Yatra
  • "Rojo" - J Balvin
  • "Tiburones" - Ricky Martin

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin with special guest Sebastian Yatra on tour this fall

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum powerhouse artists Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are hitting the road together for the first time ever. The global superstars have built unstoppable solo careers with dozens of number one songs, sold millions of albums between them, and are now joining forces live in concert this fall. Fans can expect a world-class set list of greatest hits from two of the biggest names in pop and Latin music on their historic North American tour. Grammy nominee and Latin music’s newest sensation Sebastian Yatra joins the outing as special guest. Produced by Live Nation, the 21 city tour launches on September 5 in Phoenix, AZ with stops in Los Angeles, Toronto, Orlando and other cities before closing out their historical tour October 30th in Atlanta.
Iglesias and Martin have created some of pop music’s most memorable songs for more than three decades and their combined list of chart-toppers is endless. Iglesias gained zealous fans around the world with songs including “Hero,” “Escape,” “Bailando,” “Tonight,” and more recent hits, “Súbeme la Radio” and “Duele el Corazón,” with a new album to be released later this year. Martin’s solo career exploded with “The Cup of Life" and “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” followed by “She Bangs,” “Vente Pa’ Ca,” and his most recent, “Tiburones,” from his upcoming 2020 studio album. 
Special guest Yatra made his mark on Latin pop with the album Fantasia, which debuted at number one on Billboard’s Latin pop album chart. He received a 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album along with two Latin American Music Awards and four Latin Grammy Awards' nominations.

Although tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.comCiti AAdvantage is the official credit card for the pre-sale of the U.S. part of the tour. Citi AAdvantage card members have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. ET until Wednesday March 11 at 10 p.m. ET through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit Citi Entertainment here.

Also, both artists Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are offering longtime fans their own exclusive pre-sales ensuring hardcore fans have access to amazing seats as well. Additionally, a limited number of LaneOne Premium Packages are available, including premium seats, transportation, preferred entrance, pre-show hospitality and more. Check here for LaneOne details.

Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin 2020 tour schedule:
  • September 5 at Phoenix, AZ - Gila River Arena
  • September 6 El at Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center
  • September 9 at Edinburg, TX - Bert Ogden Arena
  • September 11 at San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
  • September 12 at Houston, TX - Toyota Center
  • September 13 at Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
  • September 17 at Los Angeles, CA - STAPLES Center
  • September 22 at San Jose, CA - SAP Center
  • September 24 at Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center
  • September 26 at Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • October 1 at Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
  • October 6 at Boston, MA - TD Garden
  • October 8 at Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena
  • October 10 at Montreal, QC - Centre Bell
  • October 14 at Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
  • October 15 at Washington, DC - Capital One Arena
  • October 17 at Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
  • October 18 at New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
  • October 23 at Miami, FL - AmericanAirlines Arena
  • October 29 at Orlando, FL - Amway Center
  • October 30 at Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Alejandro Fernández comienza su gira por México y Europa

Tras alcanzar el #1 en el listado Top Álbum Latino de Billboard con su álbum Hecho en México, el renombrado cantante mexicano, Alejandro Fernández, se convirtió en el primer artista en lograr dicha posición en cuatro distintas décadas: 1990, 2000, 2010 y 2020. El Potrillo expresó su alegría al recibir la noticia, afirmando: "Estoy sumamente emocionado con este nuevo logro. Hecho en México es un álbum que conecta a la comunidad latina donde quiera que esté. Estoy muy orgulloso de llevar nuestra música mexicana al resto del mundo y será un honor durante esta gira compartir con el público que siempre me ha brindado su apoyo." 

La gira Hecho en México tuvo inicio el pasado 21 de febrero con tres presentaciones completamente agotadas en el Auditorio Nacional. Fue un concierto espectacular donde el Potrillo, acompañado de un mariachi integrado por 11 elementos y 9 músicos adicionales, presentó tanto temas de este nuevo álbum como versiones renovadas de sus grandes éxitos.

Sumado al temprano éxito de su gira, el artista ha sido nominado a los recién inaugurados Spotify Awards en cuatro categorías diferentes; entre las cuales destacan Artista de México más Escuchado en el mundo y Artista Pop más Escuchado". El próximo 5 de marzo, se llevará a cabo la primera entrega de esta premiación en la Ciudad de México, coincidiendo con las próximas dos presentaciones de Alejandro Fernández en su natal Guadalajara el 5 y 6 de marzo. 

Más allá de los mercados que frecuenta el Potrillo durante sus giras, el tour Hecho en México abrirá 3 nuevas plazas: Toronto, Londres y París.

Las fechas para la gira Hecho en México en México son:
  • 5 y 6 de marzo - Guadalajara
  • 7 de marzo - Tepic
  • 12, 13 y 14 de marzo - Ciudad de México
  • 19 de marzo - Morelia
  • 21 de marzo - Monterrey
  • 10 y 11 de abril - Texcoco
  • 23 de abril - Aguascalientes
  • 25 de abril - Torreón
  • 30 de abril - Oaxaca
  • 2 de mayo - Acapulco
  • 8 de mayo - Mérida
  • 9 de mayo - Cancún
  • 15 y 16 de mayo - Hermosillo
Para comprar boletos vayan a eticket oprimiendo aquí o  a ticketmaster aquí.

Las fechas para Europa son:
  • 27 de noviembre - Málaga
  • 28 de noviembre - Tenerife
  • 5 de diciembre - Bilbao
  • de diciembre - La Coruña
  • de diciembre - Madrid
  • 10 de diciembre - Barcelona
Para comprar boletos vayan a ticketmaster aquí.

Otras fechas:
  • 30 de noviembre - Londres boletos aquí
  • 3 de diciembre - París boletos aquí
Para la gira en EE.UU y Canadá opriman aquí.

Fuente: Seitrack US

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Alejandro Fernandez´ U.S.A and Canada 2020 tour


The Mexican swooner, el potrillo, Alejandro Fernandez will mesmerize his fans once again during his 2020 world tour. Alejandro's Hecho en Mexico world tour will make stops in the U.S.A, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

The U.S.A tour kicks off May 22 in Fresno, California at the Save Mart Center and will wrap up on September 20 in San Antonio, Texas. Tickets are currently on sale on Ticketmaster.com, click here. As an added extra, every online ticket purchased for the United States and Canada Hecho en Mexico tour includes one physical CD copy of the Alejandro's new album.

Alejandro Fernandez recently announced the release of his long-awaited new album, Hecho en Mexico, that is available on all digital platforms here. It marks his return to the mariachi ranchera music popularized by his father, and living-legend, Vicente Fernandez. The album tells stories of love and heartbreak, with el Potrillo (as he is lovingly called) demonstrating his once-in-a-generation vocal talent while paying tribute to a genre whose spirit is deeply ingrained in the hearts and souls of Latinos everywhere.

Hecho en Mexico U.S.A and Canada tour dates:

  • Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
  • Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
  • Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Los Angeles, CA - "Fabulous" Forum
  • Saturday, May 30, 2020 at San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
  • Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre
  • Friday, June 5, 2020 at Hidalgo, TX - Payne Arena
  • Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
  • Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Laredo, TX - Sames Auto Arena
  • Friday, June 12, 2020 at Dallas, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Toronto, ON - Meridian Hall
  • Friday, June 19, 2020 at Fairfax, VA - EagleBank Arena
  • Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
  • Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
  • Friday, June 26, 2020 at Miami, FL - AmericanAirlines Arena
  • Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Atlanta, GA - Infinite Energy Center
  • Friday, September 11, 2020 at Temecula, CA - Pechanga Resort & Casino
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Saturday, September 19, 2020 at El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center
  • Sunday, September 20, 2020 at San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
Source: Seitrack


Thursday, February 13, 2020

Marc Anthony launches a recording session series on YouTube


There’s only one Marc Anthony. With almost five billion video streams, mega-grossing international concert tours, and a massive social media base, he’s the world’s biggest-selling tropical and salsa singer by far.

Now, fans worldwide have the opportunity to witness Anthony's most intimate journey as a music creator with the premiere of Opus - The Recording Sessions Series, exclusively on his YouTube Channel Marc Anthony starting Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 7 p.m. ET. The digital weekly series, produced by Magnus Studios, will run for a period of 10 weeks.

Recorded in Miami at Art House Society and Criteria Studios, Opus is state-of-the-art salsa album that finds Marc Anthony teaming up once again with pace-setting producer and pianist Sergio George, who produced Marc’s first salsa mega hits and co-produced his acclaimed 2013 album 3.0. Their imaginative, innovative, and massively popular productions revolutionized the sound of music, bringing millions of young listeners to tropical music and continues to have an impact all over the world. To listen to  his award-winning album, Opus click here.

In addition to winning the 2020 Grammy for Best Tropical Album, Opus has earned Marc Anthony a #1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay list with “Parecen Viernes”, four nominations to Latin American Music Awards. In addition, he is a finalist in four categories for the 2020 “Billboard Latin Music Awards”, and “Premio  Lo Nuestro”, 

Anthony is currently on his Opus tour In the U.S. During the summer, he'll be touring in Europe. For tour info click here.

Make sure to follow the salsa astro on social media - Facebook OfficialMarcAnthony, Twitter MarcAnthony, and Instagram MarcAnthony.

Source: Sony Music Latin


Janet Jackson kicks off a summer tour


International icon Janet Jackson is set to tour again and tickets for her Black Diamond World tour are already on sale. The 34-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 24 in Miami and concludes in Tacoma, WA.

The outing features an all-new production and showcases new music from Jackson’s highly-anticipated 12th studio album Black Diamond, set for release this year. Fans can also expect songs from her 12 multi-platinum albums including a special performance of Rhythm Nation 1814, which recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary. The landmark album, released on September 19, 1989, went 12 time platinum worldwide and is the only album in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart to have seven singles peak within the top five positions and also the only album to produce number one hits on the chart in three separate calendar years (1989–1991).

Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her five Grammy Awards, two Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received numerous accolades as an actress including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Best Supporting Actor award. Jackson, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is also a published author, dancer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, in addition to being one of the biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales exceeding 185 million records worldwide, Jackson has a series of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical influences.

While a release date for Black Diamond has yet to be announced, the album is expected to be released in 2020 via Jackson's Rhythm Nation imprint and BMG.

Tickets for Black Diamond World tour can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com by clicking here.

Black Diamond World Tour 2020 dates:

  • June 24 - Miami, FL at American Airlines Arena
  • June 26 - Orlando, FL at Amway Center
  • June 27 - Tampa, FL at Amalie Arena
  • June 29 - Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena
  • July 1 - Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena
  • July 3 - New Orleans, LA at Essence Festival*
  • July 5 - Greensboro, NC at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
  • July 7 - Washington, D.C. at Capital One Arena
  • July 9 - Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center
  • July 10 - Pittsburgh, PA at PPG Paints Arena
  • July 12 - Newark, NJ at Prudential Center
  • July 14 - New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
  • July 17 - Mashantucket, CT at The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino*
  • July 18 - Boston, MA at TD Garden
  • July 21- Buffalo, NY at KeyBank Center
  • July 22 - Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena
  • July 25 - Cincinnati, OH at Cincinnati Music Festival
  • July 27 - Chicago, IL at United Center
  • July 28 - Cleveland, OH at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
  • July 31 - St. Louis, MO at Enterprise Center
  • August 1 - Louisville, KY at KFC Yum! Center
  • August 3 - Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center
  • August 5 - Houston, TX at Toyota Center
  • August 7 - San Antonio, TX at AT&T Center
  • August 9 - Phoenix, AZ at Gila River Arena
  • August 10 - San Diego, CA at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University
  • August 12 - Los Angeles, CA at STAPLES Center
  • August 15 - Anaheim, CA at Honda Center
  • August 17 - Sacramento, CA at Golden 1 Center
  • August 18 - San Jose, CA at SAP Center at San Jose
  • August 20 - Portland, OR at Moda Center
  • August 22 - Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena
  • August 23 - Tacoma, WA at Tacoma Dome

Monday, February 10, 2020

Valerie Uzcategui is crowned Miss Carnaval Miami 2020

The votes have been cast and after a competitive Miss Carnaval Miami pageant, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana has crowned its 39th queen, the beautiful Valeria Uzcategui Miss Carnaval Miami 2020. The 17-years-old will be the ambassador of Carnaval Miami 2020, represent South Florida during the Miss Florida USA pageant, as well as join the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as an ambassador during community events and goodwill projects throughout the year. Joining Valeria as the Miss Carnaval Miami court are first runner-up Susanlee Forte, second runner-up Marcela Bacellar, third runner-up Monica Aguilar and fourth runner-up Bianca Rosen.

“Valeria embodies the beauty, intelligence, happiness and dedication to helping others that is essential to becoming Miss Carnaval Miami 2020,” said Jorge Fernandez, president of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. “The Miss Carnaval title provides young ladies with an opportunity to become influential figures in the community, and we believe Valeria will be a tremendous representative of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and the South Florida Hispanic community.”


Valeria was born in Tampa, Florida, raised in the multicultural city of Miami by Venezuelan parents. She is currently a junior in high school participating in the Cambridge program and simultaneously obtaining her Associate’s degree. Her extracurricular activities consist of Cross Country, modeling and participant in over five National Honor Societies. In her free time, she is thrilled to help the less fortunate and volunteering at the animal shelter, in her own words “those activities always fill my heart with joy.”

“I would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for providing me with the opportunity to become Miss Carnaval Miami 2020,” said Valeria. “The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana represents a beacon of hope to many families in South Florida, and it means the world to me that I will be able to represent Hispanic women in the community and become a positive influence for younger generations.”


Source: Carnaval Miami
Photo credits: Hazel Photography