Karol G and J Balvin Lead Premios Juventud Nominations With 11 Each
variety.comThania Garcia Nominations have arrived for the 2022 Premios Juventud, Univision’s awards show for Spanish-language pop culture, with J Balvin and Karol G leading the list at 11 nods each.
The Colombian singers are followed by Rauw Alejandro, who holds nine, and Farruko, with eight.Karol, Balvin, Rauw and Farruko overlap in three categories: favorite streaming artist, catchiest song, viral track of the year and the night’s biggest prize, album of the year.
Also nominated for album of the year are Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Rosalia, Camilo and Natti Natasha.The show has added 10 new categories this year: female artist on the rise, male artist on the rise, my favorite actor, my favorite actress, best on-screen couple, favorite streaming artist, best couple song (which recognizes songs made by a romantic duo), tropical hit, the best beatmakers and best fandom.
In addition to the list of nominees, Univision has also announced bachata songster Prince Royce, Grupo Firme’s Eduin Caz, Mexican pop singer Danna Paola and Dominican TV star Clarissa Molina as the ceremony’s co-hosts.This year’s Premios Juventud will air live on July 21 at 7 p.m.
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