Telemundo is throwing the biggest musical bash of the year with the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2016. The event is set to be hosted by telenovela actress Gaby Espino and "La Voz Kids" coach Pedro Fernández. BankUnited Center at the University of Miami is going to heat up like never before as this year's "duets" theme promises viewers musical magic. Alejandro Fernández is set to take the stage with daughter Camila Fernández and will also join the legendary Juan Gabriel. Other confirmed acts include Lucero and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga, and Marco Antonio Solis and Marc Anthony.
Gabriel will be honored during the award show with the Telemundo Star Award for his achievements as a recording artist. Gabriel is recognized worldwide as a singer, composer, producer, actor and philanthropist. His contribution to Latin music throughout the past 45 years is unparalleled. He has sold over 100 million copies of his albums and has performed sold-out concerts throughout the world. His songs have been interpreted by over 1,500 artists and groups and have been translated to many languages. Solís will likewise be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to music.
Celebrities confirmed to present the awards include Andy Samberg, Natalie Morales, Adriana Lima, Andres Cantor, Angélica Vale, Blanca Soto, Carmen Aub, Don Francisco, Dra. Ana María Polo, Edith Gonzalez, El Dasa, Fernanda Castillo, Giselle Blondet, Maria Celeste Arraras, Michael Buffer, Patricia Manterola, Rafael Amaya and Raúl Gonzalez.
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2016 will kick off with a special red carpet event starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT while the main event will start at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Viewers can live stream the show using the TelemundoNOW app for iOS and Android devices and interact with other viewers with the Double Acción app.
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