Billboard and Telemundo have revealed that the exclusive airing of the Billboard Latin Women in Music special is scheduled to return for its second edition on June 9 at 9 p.m. ET via Telemundo.
The two-hour music special, which celebrates “Latin female artists proactively working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry,” as noted in the press release, will once again be hosted by Mexican actress and TV host Jacqueline Bracamontes.
Produced at Telemundo Center in Miami, this event captures the essence of Latin culture through dynamic musical showcases and special acknowledgments from leading Latin female artists. It will also be available for simultaneous streaming on the Telemundo app and Peacock. The recipients of this year’s honors will be revealed at a later time.
Bracamontes holds a prominent position in Latin American television. She has anchored Telemundo’s broadcasts of prestigious events such as Miss Universe, the Billboard Latin Music Awards and the Latin American Music Awards. Additionally, she has helmed programs such as the dance competition Así se Baila and starred in the popular primetime series La Suerte de Loli.
Furthermore, Bracamontes joined the U.S. Hispanic network as the host of Viva el Mundial y Más, a sports and entertainment show that aired during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, and co-hosted two seasons of the hit music competition La Voz (The Voice).
At last year’s Latin Women in Music event, honors were granted to those who’ve made significant contributions to Latin music and its industry. The recipients included included Shakira as Woman of the Year, Ana Gabriel as Living Legend, Thalia as Global Powerhouse, Maria Becerra as Visionary, Emilia as Rising Star, Evaluna as Tradition and Future and Goyo as Agent of Change.
