Premios Juventud announced the nominations for its long-awaited edition in San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the first time in its history, the Univision awards will be broadcast live from ‘La isla del encanto’. Under the slogan ‘Celebrate Your Passion’, Premios Juventud will recognize the best of Latin music, social causes and pop culture. This year, 10 new categories were added to reflect the evolution of music. The 4-hour broadcast will air live from the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum on July 21 at 7 p.m. ET/ 6C on Univision.
Premios Juventud will host spectacular musical performances as well as a red carpet event. Danna Paola, Clarissa Molina, Grupo Firme’s Eduin Caz & Prince Royce will be hosting the awards.
J Balvin and Karol G lead the list of nominees with 11 nominations each. They are followed by Rauw Alejandro (9 nominations), Farruko (8 nominations), Ángela Aguilar, Camilo and Grupo Firme (7 nominations) and Anitta, Christian Nodal, El Alfa, Maluma and Rosalía (6 nominations).
New Categories
To reflect the new generation’s passion for music, social causes, innovation and pop culture, ten new categories were added to this year’s awards. New recognitions include Female Artist and Male Artist – On The Rise. This is to recognize outstanding young stars. Superstars from the acting world will also be recognized with the My Favorite Actor and My Favorite Actress awards. The newly created Me Enamoran category will recognize the best on-screen couple in a soap opera or series. Other new awards include My Favorite Streaming Artist, Best Couple Song, Tropical Hit, Best Beatmakers and Best Fandom for best fan group.
Full list of nominees 2022 Premios Juventud
The New Generation – Female (New Female Artist)
- BAD GYAL
- CORINA SMITH
- EVALUNA MONTANER
- INGRATAX
- KIM LOAIZA
- LA GABI
- LAS VILLA
- LOLA INDIGO
- PTAZETA
- TOKISCHA
The New Generation – Male (New Male Artist)
- ALEJO
- BLESSD
- BOZA
- DUKI
- LIT KILLAH
- LUIS VAZQUEZ
- OVI
- ROBI
- RYAN CASTRO
- TIAGO PZK
La Nueva Generación Regional Mexicano (New artist in the Regional Mexican genre)
- DANNYLUX
- GERA MX
- IVAN CORNEJO
- LOS DEL LIMIT
- LUIS R CONRIQUEZ
- LUPITA INFANTE
- MAJO AGUILAR
- RAMON VEGA
- SANTA FE KLAN
- YAHRITZA Y SU ESENCIA
Male Artist – On The Rise
- ELADIO CARRIÓN
- EL ALFA
- FEID
- JAY WHEELER
- JHAYCO
- JUSTIN QUILES
- LENNY TAVÁREZ
- MORA
- PAULO LONDRA
- SECH
Female Artist – On The Rise
- ÁNGELA AGUILAR
- CAZZU
- EMILIA
- FARINA
- KALI UCHIS
- MARIA BECERRA
- MARIAH ANGELIQ
- NATHY PELUSO
- NICKI NICOLE
- TINI
My Favorite Streaming Artist
- ANITTA
- BAD BUNNY
- CAMILO
- CHRISTIAN NODAL
- DADDY YANKEE
- FARRUKO
- GRUPO FIRME
- J BALVIN
- KAROL G
- RAUW ALEJANDRO
Best Couple Song (Singers in love relationship collaborating together)
- ATT: AMOR – GREEICY & MIKE BAHÍA
- DANGEROUS – NICKI NICOLE, TRUENO & BIZARRAP
- ESTO RECIÉN EMPIEZA – DUKI & EMILIA
- ÍNDIGO – CAMILO & EVALUNA MONTANER
- SI TU ME BUSCA – ANUEL AA & YAILIN LA MAS VIRAL