Under the theme “El Mundo Es Lo Nuestro,” Univision’s PREMIO LO NUESTRO (PLN) celebrated its 35th edition with an unforgettable show that delivered worldwide premieres, first-time PLN performers, special collaborations, TV debuts, and more by a star-studded lineup of artists who represent the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. PREMIO LO NUESTRO aired live from Miami-Dade Arena in Miami on Univision and Galavision.

Regional Mexican hitmakers Grupo Firme were the night’s biggest winner with six PREMIO LO NUESTRO Awards, including “The Perfect Mix Of The Year.” They were followed by Karol G and Sebastián Yatra with four wins each. Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee, and Shakira, each received three awards.

Sebastian Yatra

The world’s longest-running Latin music award show opened with performances from two of the show’s hosts. The most-nominated artist of the night, Sebastián Yatra, presented the TV debut of his hot new single Una Noche Sin Pensar followed by the worldwide premiere of No Es Mi Culpa by Paulina Rubio.

The night included an exhilarating number by global superstars Maluma and Marc Anthony of their new collaboration La Formula.

Ozuna

Another standout performance was Urban star Ozuna’s medley of hits Dile Que Tu Me Quieres, Se Preparó, Vaina Loca, Baila Baila, Del Mar, and Hey Mor. Regional Mexican superstar Christian Nodal delivered an unforgettable TV premiere of Cumbión Dolido and in collaboration with Argentine Pop sensation TINI, Por El Resto De Tu Vida.   

PREMIO LO NUESTRO bestowed the prestigious Premio Lo Nuestro a la Trayectoria (Lifetime Achievement Award), Premio Lo Nuestro Legado Musical al Genero Urbano (Legacy of Urban Music Award), and Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia (Excellence Award) to megastars Victor Manuelle, Ivy Queen, and Intocable, respectively. The Pioneering “Queen of Reggaetón” Ivy Queen made history as the first female artist to receive that award. During the ceremony, the Puerto Rican icon hit the stage with a medley of her greatest hits and throwback tunes including Yo Quiero Bailar. Salsa giants Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Rivera, Noel Schajris, Norberto Vélez and Tito Nieves came together to pay homage to Victor Manuelle’s three outstanding decades in Latin Music with a special performance of Tengo Ganas, Dile A Ella, and He Tratado. To honor their special award, Intocable performed a medley of Si Me Duele Que Duela and No Me Hablen De Amor alongside Pepe Aguilar and Grupo Firme.

Other memorable moments include this year’s new artist segment featuring Puerto Rican rapper Álvaro Diaz performing Babysita </3, Lentito, and 1000Canciones, acclaimed singer songwriter Elena Rose with Bayamón, and a performance of Bemaste by Argentine sensation Tiago PZK. Taking over the PLN stage for the first time were popular Regional Mexican band La Adictiva with a special performance of their hit JGL, Sierreño singer-songwriter Carin León who performed No Es Por Acá and Pedazo de Tonto, and Aymée Nuviola and Spanish sensation Melendi who delivered a touching performance of Pan Para Yolanda. The night wrapped with a moving tribute to women by renowned pianist and composer Arthur Hanlon alongside powerhouses Ivy Queen, Lupita Infante, and Goyo who performed Ya Te Olvide, Without You, and Gotas de Lluvia from his successful albums Piano y Mujer I & II. 

More top musical numbers of the night were:

• Urban singer and composer El Alfa and global bachata idol Prince Royce took the stage to perform Le Doy 20 Mil.

  

  Gloria Trevi

• Superstar and global icon Gloria Trevi made her first national TV appearance of the year at the award show with a showstopping performance of her hit ballad Ensayando Como Pedirte Perdón.

• Popular tropical duo Gente De Zona returned to PLN to perform their hit Hablame De Miami with Maffio. 

  

  Carlos Rivera & Ricardo Montaner

• Mexican superstar Carlos Rivera made his TV debut of his most recent release Sincerándome, and then joined Ricardo Montaner to perform Yo No Fumo

  

  Mau y Ricky

• Venezuelan singer-songwriters Mau y Ricky performed a TV premiere of their most recent single Miami. 

• Trailblazing Regional Mexican group Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera performed their hit Bebe Dame.

  

  Paulina Rubio

The three-hour show was hosted by Paulina Rubio, Alejandra Espinoza, Sebastián Yatra, and Adrian Uribe with Migbelis Castellanos and Arana Lemus as backstage hosts. The dynamic magenta carpet and pre-show NOCHE DE ESTRELLAS was presented by Pamela Silva, Michelle Galván, Gabriel Soto, Migbelis Castellanos, Raúl De Molina, Jomari Goyso, Arana Lemus, and Yayis Villareal.

Ricardo Montaner

Sebastian Yatra

Christian Nodal & Cazu