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During today’s broadcast of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television’s trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).
Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today’s Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:
Music – Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like “CD to Die For” and “Favorite Video;” followed by reggeatón’s super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as “The Perfect Combo” and “Catchiest Tune.” Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila (“Red-Hot Artist” and “Best Ballad” categories), and reggeatón king Daddy Yankee (“My Favorite Concert” and “Favorite Urban Artist”). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, “Best Moves” and “Favorite Rock Star,” respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as “Favorite Pop Star” and “Favorite Video,” respectively.
Film – Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the “Can He Act or What?” and “Favorite Flick” categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film “Bella.” Other performers nominated in the “Can He Act or What?” category include: Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”), Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”), Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”), and Kuno Bécker (“Sex and Breakfast”). The leading ladies vying for the award in the “She Steals the Show” category are Jennifer López (“El Cantante”), Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Eye”), Kate del Castillo (“Trade”), Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”) and Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”). Movies nominated as this year’s “Favorite Flicks” include “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera,” “Bella,” “El Cantante,” “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón,” and “Mal de Amores.”
Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer López was also nominated in five other categories including “She’s Got Style” and “Girl of My Dreams.”
Sports – Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year’s sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodríguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Márquez, who were nominated in the “Most Electrifying Male Athlete” category. Competing as “Most Electrifying Female Athlete” are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Domínguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofía Mulanovich.
Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year’s winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.
In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and “Premios Juventud” will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.
“PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008” Complete List of Nominations
(Sorted Alphabetically)
Music:
La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)
1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love (“Soy Igual Que Tú”)
2. Miguelito y Divino (“Mochila de Amor”)
3. RBD con Jowell y Randy (“Inalcanzable”)
4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita (“Oye, ¿Dónde Está el Amor?”)
5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (“Sexy Movimiento”)
¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)
1. Chayanne
2. Christopher Uckermann
3. Dulce María
4. Ricky Martin
5. Shakira
Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)
1. Aventura
2. Camila
3. Enrique Iglesias
4. RBD
5. Wisin y Yandel
La Más Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)
1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD
2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD
3. “Sexy Movimiento” – Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado
4. “Te Quiero” – Flex
5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila
Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)
1. “El Cartel: The Big Boss” – Daddy Yankee
2. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD
3. “La Vida es un Ratico” – Juanes
4. “Los Extraterrestres”– Wisin y Yandel
5. “Todo Cambió” (Edición Especial) – Camila
Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)
1. Aventura (KOB Tour)
2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)
3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)
4. Maná (Amar es Combatir Tour)
5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)
Canción Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)
1. “Donde Están Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias
2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD
3. “Sólo Para Ti” – Camila
4. “Te Quiero” – Flex
5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila
Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)
1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD
2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD
3. “Me Enamora” – Juanes
4. “Sexy Movimiento”– Wisin y Yandel
5. “Te Quiero” – Flex
Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)
1. Alacranes Musical
2. Alejandro Fernández
3. Jenni Rivera
4. Pepe Aguilar
5. Vicente Fernández
Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)
1. Belinda
2. Camila
3. Enrique Iglesias
4. RBD
5. Ricky Martin
Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)
1. Aventura
2. Juan Luis Guerra
3. Marc Anthony
4. Olga Tañón
5. Víctor Manuelle
Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)
1. Daddy Yankee
2. Don Omar
3. Flex
4. Ivy Queen
5. Wisin y Yandel
Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)
1. Alejandra Guzmán
2. Belinda
3. Black Guayaba
4. Juanes
5. Maná
Film:
¡Qué Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)
1. Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”)
2. Eduardo Verástegui (“Bella”)
3. Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón”)
4. Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”)
5. Kuno Becker (“Sex and Breakfast”)
Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)
1. Jennifer López (“El Cantante”)
2. Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “Los Cuatro Fantásticos,” “The Eye”)
3. Kate del Castillo (“Trade”)
4. Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”)
5. Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”)
Película Más Padre (Favorite Flick)
1. “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera”
2. “Bella”
3. “El Cantante”
4. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”
5. “Mal de Amores”
Sports:
El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)
1. Alex Rodríguez – Los Yankees de Nueva York
2. Cuauhtémoc Blanco – Chicago Fire
3. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa – Las Águilas del América
4. Omar Bravo – Las Chivas de Guadalajara
5. Rafael Márquez – FC Barcelona
La Deportista de Alta Tensión (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)
1. Ana Guevara – Atletismo
2. Lorena Ochoa – Golf
3. Maribel Domínguez – Fútbol
4. Milka Duno – Automovilismo
5. Sofía Mulanovich – Surf
Me Pongo la Camiseta de… (I’m a Die Hard Fan of…)
1. Cruz Azul
2. Las Águilas del América
3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara
4. Los Yankees de Nueva York
5. Selección Mexicana de Fútbol
La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)
1. Alexandre Pato – AC Milán (Italia)
2. César Villaluz – Cruz Azul
3. Luis Ernesto Michel – Las Chivas de Guadalajara
4. Sergio Ávila “El Gaucho” – Las Chivas de Guadalajara
5. Robinson Cano – Los Yankees de Nueva York
Fashion and Style:
Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She’s Got Style)
1. Alejandra Espinoza
2. Anahí
3. Dayanara Torres
4. Dulce María
5. Jennifer López
El de Mejor Estilo (He’s Got Style)
1. Alfonso Herrera
2. Anthony “Romeo” Santos
3. Christopher Uckermann
4. Daddy Yankee
5. Ricky Martin
¡Está Buenísimo! (What a Hottie!)
1. Alfonso Herrera
2. Christopher Uckermann
3. Daddy Yankee
4. Enrique Iglesias
5. Ricky Martin
Chica Que Me Quita el Sueño (Girl of My Dreams)
1. Alejandra Espinoza
2. Anahí
3. Dulce María
4. Jennifer López
5. Maite Perroni
Pop Culture:
Mi Ídolo Es… (My Idol Is…)
1. Anahí
2. Daddy Yankee
3. Dulce María
4. Juanes
5. Ricky Martin
Tórridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)
1. Araceli Arámbula y Luis Miguel
2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna
3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar
4. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony
5. Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz
En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)
1. Jennifer López
2. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony
3. Luis Miguel
4. Niurka Marcos
5. RBD
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