Dominicans shine on the night of the Billboard Awards

Dominicans continue to represent and shine at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards being held tonight at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

The exponent of modern bachata, Dalvin La Melodía, consolidated his great year by appearing as one of the key talents of the edition. The Dominican was one of the artists in charge of opening the ceremony with his hit “Amnesia”, demonstrating his potential on stage.

Dominican rapper Melymel also appeared this Thursday on the blue carpet of the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The artist, popularly known as “La Mamá del Rap,” is part of this edition’s musical lineup, where she will share the stage with Nanpa Básico and La Nueva Ola de Cumbia.

With more than two decades of experience, Melymel continues to stand out as one of the most representative female figures of Latin hip-hop and Caribbean urban music.

While Chiky Bombom stood out as one of the most charismatic hosts of The Awards, which present 47 categories covering major genres of Latin music such as pop, tropical, Latin rhythm, and regional Mexican.

La Más Doll shone with her charisma on the blue carpet. The urban music singer captured the attention of the international press, making her runway debut in a striking red dress that showcased her voluptuous figure.

On the other hand, former Miss Dominican Republic Universe Celinee Santos Frías once again ratified why she is considered a runway diva. The model and actress stunned in a spectacular haute couture design that paid tribute to Caribbean roots and feminine elegance, stealing the gaze of fashion critics.

Dominican Juan Luis Guerra and his emotional moment with Rosalia

Rosalía was honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night (October 22). Dominican star Juan Luis Guerra presented her with the award.

“Juan Luis, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the enormous, incredible honor it is for me to receive this from your hands. You, who are a master of masters, your songs have made me cry, they have made me dance, they have made me feel alive. I am in shock with this and I will never forget this moment,” said the Spanish singer-songwriter during her acceptance speech.

“I would not be able to do what I do if it weren’t for artists before me who have paved the way; he is one of them whom I admire so much. Celia Cruz, Rocío, Vicente Fernández, Daddy Yankee. It is incredible to be receiving this today. Last but not least, thank you to Latin America for giving me the place you have given me, for all these years of inspiration and teaching, and I hope to keep finding ways to give back all that love and generosity. For many more years, thank you!”

The Billboard Hall of Fame Award, first presented to Selena Quintanilla in 1995, celebrates “an extraordinary career defined by musical innovation, a unique artistic vision, and an influence that has transcended genres, languages, and borders,” according to a statement.