The 30th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards took over the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday night (Oct. 5), with the biggest stars in Latin music coming together to celebrate the genre’s accomplishments over the past year.
Hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes and Danilo Carrera, the ceremony featured performances from Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Eddy Lover, El Alfa, Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Grupo Frontera, Justin Quiles, La Factoría, Los Ángeles Azules, Los Sebastianes, Manuel Turizo, Marc Anthony, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Olga Tañon, Pepe Aguilar, Peso Pluma, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Tini, Ximena Sariñana, Yandel and Yng Lvcas.
This year, awards were given out in 48 categories through the Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican music genres. In addition to the star-studded lineup of performers and presenters, a couple of special awards were presented throughout the evening: Mexican cumbia group Los Ángeles Azules received the Billboard Artistic Trajectory Award; Puerto Rican reggaeton star Ivy Queen received the Billboard Icon Award; and Colombian sensation Karol G received the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award for the philanthropic work through her foundation, “Con Cora.”
See below for some of the best photos from the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Justin Quiles & El Alfa
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardJustin Quiles and El Alfa perform onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Tini
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesTini performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Peso Pluma & Eslabon Armado
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardPeso Pluma and Eslabon Armado at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Jacqueline Bracamontes
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesJacqueline Bracamontes onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Karol G
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesKarol G speaks onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Peso Pluma
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardPeso Pluma at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
RBD
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardChristopher von Uckermann, Maite Perroni and Christian Chávez oF RBD speak onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Yandel
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesYandel performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Myke Towers
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesMyke Towers performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Calibre 50
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesTony Elizondo, Erick Garcia and José Mario Gastélum of Calibre 50 perform onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Bad Bunny
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardBad Bunny at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Grupo Frontera
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesGrupo Frontera performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Pepe Aguilar & Marc Anthony
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesPepe Aguilar and Marc Anthony perform onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Nicki Nicole, Sofia Reyes & Ximena Sarinana
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesNicki Nicole, Sofia Reyes and Ximena Sarinana perform onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
NIcki Nicole
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesNIcki Nicole performs onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Manuel Turizo
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesManuel Turizo onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Justin Quiles & El Alfa
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for BillboardJustin Quiles and El Alfa backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 held at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Peso Pluma
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesPeso Pluma speaks onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Los Ángeles Azules
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesLos Ángeles Azules speak onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Ivy Queen
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesIvy Queen speaks onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Manuel Turizo & Marshmello
Image Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesManuel Turizo and Marshmello perform onstage during the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.