MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Univision Communications Inc.:
This year’s award presenters include some of the hottest names in Hispanic entertainment, including 3Ball MTY, Altair Jarabo, América Sierra, Ana Brenda Contreras, Argelia Atilano, Ariadne Díaz, Barbara Bermudo, Chino y Nacho, Chiquinquirá Delgado, Chiquis Rivera, Eduardo Verástegui, El Dasa, Elizabeth Alvarez, Enrique Santos, Fanny Lu, Frankie J, Gretchen, J. Alvarez, Jorge Salinas, La Santa Cecilia, Marjorie de Sousa, Montez de Durango, Noel Torres, Pamela Silva Conde, Pedro Moreno, Raúl Brindis, Tommy Torres, Zuleyka Rivera; plus special appearances by Austin Mahone and the director of the film “Cesar Chavez,” Diego Luna
Tropical singer Charlie Zaa to perform with Los Gigantes de la Salsa; Luis Fonsi to premiere his new single; reggaeton artists Yandel and Daddy Yankee to appear onstage together singing their current hit
Hosted by Ninel Conde and William Levy, the 26th Annual Edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” will air LIVE on the Univision Network on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. Central); Arrivals Carpet coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (6:00 p.m. Central)
With only two days to go until Univision’s stellar celebration of the best and brightest talent in Latin music, the Network has released the complete list of Hispanic stars who will be presenting awards at “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2014, in addition to adding three new names to its already impressive roster of A-list performers. Hosted by celebrated singer/actress Ninel Conde and telenovela heartthrob William Levy, the 26th Annual Edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) will air LIVE from Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. Central. Prior to the awards show (7:00 p.m. ET/PT, 6:00 p.m. Central), Univision will bring viewers every exciting moment of the stars’ entrances in a LIVE Arrivals Carpet special, with full fashion coverage.
A veritable “Who’s Who” of celebrities from the Latin entertainment world will be on hand to present the “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2014 awards, including: telenovela stars Altair Jarabo, Ana Brenda Contreras, Ariadne Díaz, Elizabeth Alvarez, Jorge Salinas, and Marjorie de Sousa; film star Eduardo Verástegui; famous music artists 3Ball MTY, Chino y Nacho, El Dasa, Fanny Lu, Frankie J, Gretchen, J. Alvarez, La Santa Cecilia, Montez de Durango, Noel Torres, and Tommy Torres; Chiquis Rivera, daughter of the late regional Mexican diva Jenni Rivera; Puerto Rican actress and former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera; and popular Univision personalities Argelia Atilano, Barbara Bermúdez, Chiquinquirá Delgado, Enrique Santos, Pamela Silva Conde, Pedro Moreno and Raúl Brindis. Additionally, breakout pop teen star Austin Mahone and Diego Luna, actor and director of the film “Cesar Chavez,” will make special appearances as presenters.
The list of Latin music megastars slated to perform at this year’s “Premio Lo Nuestro” show now includes three additional names. Colombian-born salsa singer Charlie Zaa will take the stage along with eight of the genre’s most renowned artists –Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, José Alberto “El Canario,” Nora, Oscar de León, Sergio George, Tito Nieves, and Willy Chirino– as part of the powerhouse group “Los Grandes de la Salsa” (The Salsa Giants). Acclaimed pop singer/songwriter Luis Fonsi returns to the “Premio Lo Nuestro” stage to perform the world premiere of his new single, “Corazón en la Maleta,” which was launched yesterday on Univision’s exclusive music service, Uforia. And Yandel, member of the famous reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel and now a best-selling solo artist, will be joined by urban star Daddy Yankee for a showstopping performance of their current hit, “Moviendo Caderas,” the third blockbuster single from Yandel’s first solo album. Previously announced performers include Alejandra Guzmán, Banda el Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, Enrique Iglesias, Gerardo Ortiz, Gloria Trevi, J. Balvin, Jencarlos Canela, Marc Anthony, Marco Antonio Solís, Romeo Santos, Oscar de León, Pepe Aguilar, Pitbull, Prince Royce, and Voz de Mando.
Starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central), Univision will provide exclusive LIVE coverage of the glamorous parade of stars making their way down the “Premio Lo Nuestro” Arrivals Carpet in a pre-awards special hosted by Univision’s Alejandra Espinoza and Chiquinquirá Delgado, co-hosts of “Nuestra Belleza Latina” (Our Latin Beauty); Raúl de Molina and Rodner Figueroa, co-hosts of the entertainment shows “El Gordo y la Flaca” (The Scoop and the Skinny) and “Sal y Pimienta” (Salt and Pepper), respectively; and Tony Dandrades, entertainment reporter for “Primer Impacto” (First Impact). And as the show’s official social media reporter, Alejandra Espinoza will also keep tabs on all the social buzz surrounding “Premio Lo Nuestro” throughout the night.
In addition to being the longest running and most popular Latin music awards show in the U.S., “Premio Lo Nuestro” is the preeminent Latin music “people’s choice” award, as all of the winners are chosen directly by fans voting on www.PremioLoNuestro.com. Launched in 1988, the awards are bestowed annually to recognize excellence in four musical genres–Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, and Urban. This year, awards will be given in 33 different categories within those four genres.
Tickets for the “Premio Lo Nuestro” award ceremony in Miami are available for purchase on www.PremioLoNuestro.com, at the AmericanAirlines Arena box office and through Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
During the special night, www.PremioLoNuestro.com will feature the best of the Arrivals Carpet with the most sensual and most attractive celebrities, and exclusive live backstage coverage starting at 8 PM. The digital experience at www.PremioLoNuestro.com also includes:
The Road to “Premio Lo Nuestro” – Exclusive photos, the best interviews and the latest news about the show and what fans can expect to see.
Celebrity guests will confess themselves to the FanCam revealing some of their biggest secrets. Fans will be able to send their questions via social media using the hashtag #PLNPregunta and interact with the artists, who will answer in ‘Tu Preguntas’ (You ask).
The Best of…” offers a summary of the most shocking and enjoyable moments of past Premio Lo Nuestro editions.
After the show, fans will be able to watch the most incredible performances of the night, and comprehensive minute by minute recaps at www.PremioLoNuestro.com.
In the lead up to the broadcast, fans can get the latest – from the participating celebrities to special Premio lo Nuestro content– by joining the conversation on Twitter via @PremioLoNuestro and using the hashtag #PremioLoNuestro as well as comment along with others on www.facebook.com/premiolonuestro and UnivisionPremios on Instagram.
About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a leading content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country reaching approximately 96% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching approximately 89% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, Univision Deportes Network, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to sports, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to news, and an additional suite of six cable offerings - De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Distrito Comedia; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico, as well as Uforia, the leading Hispanic digital music service; UVideos, the first bilingual digital video network serving Hispanic America; an Interactive network of online and mobile apps and products including Univision.com, which continues to be the No. 1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. UCI’s assets also include a minority stake in El Rey Network, a new 24-hour English-language network founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, and a joint venture with Disney/ABC Television Network for Fusion, a news, pop culture and satire TV and digital network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit Univision.net.
