She is one of the most easily recognizable Latino celebrities, boasting a level of global fame that many of her peers can only dream of achieving. It was no surprise that Jennifer Lopez would command attention as she made her entrance at the Latin Grammys in a form-fitting Andrew Gn keyhole dress last night.
While her renowned curves were as attention-grabbing as always, she faced some stiff competition from the array of stars strutting down the red carpet in Las Vegas.
Popular curves: Jennifer Lopez, who is the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants, made a grand entrance at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas tonight, capturing everyone’s attention.
I shine bright like a star! Marc Anthony attempts to grab attention while his uninterested wife ignores his wild antics.
Jennifer stood beside her husband, Marc Anthony, as they posed for a photo before he took the stage.
The night featured a variety of colorful dresses and bold makeup looks. Camilla Belle, with Brazilian heritage, wore a chic orange top and flowing skirt.
While Belle’s outfit was elegant, some of the other celebrities on the red carpet opted for more outrageous ensembles. The evening began with Gustavo Cerati from Argentina winning early awards for best rock album and song.
Despite being in a coma since suffering a stroke earlier in the year, Cerati has been a prominent figure in Latin music for decades. He was the frontman of the popular rock band, Soda Stereo, in the 1980s and 90s before embarking on a successful solo career.
Celebrities at their peak: Singers Natalia Jimenez and Ricky Martin dazzle the audience with a stunning duet performance on stage.
Male artists such as Enrique Iglesias and Alejandro Sanz were spotlighted at the event, with Iglesias performing on stage and Sanz receiving the Best Male Pop Vocal Album award.
The ceremony featured 47 categories representing various genres with dedicated followings worldwide, from sertaneja in Brazil to Tejano in the American Southwest.
Mexican band Camila and Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra each won three awards, with Camila’s song “Mientes” winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and the group taking home Best Vocal Group Album for “Dejarte de amar.”
Guerra was honored with Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Tropical Album for “A son de guerra,” as well as Best Tropical Song for “Bachata en Fukoka,” adding to his previous Latin Grammy wins.
The Best Urban Song award went to Spanish hip-hop artist Mala Rodriguez for “No Pidas Perdón,” and she is also nominated for Best Urban Album for “Dirty Bailarina.”
Esteemed veterans of Latin music, such as Panamanian salsa singer Ruben Blades and Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil, also received recognition, with Blades winning Best Singer-Songwriter Album for “Cantares del Subdesarrollo” and Gil taking home Best MPB Album for “Banda Dois” and Best Native Brazilian Roots Album for “Fe Na Festa.”
The Latin Recording Academy acknowledges music released globally as long as it was recorded in Spanish or Portuguese.
The Spanish flamenco artist, Rosario, enchants the audience with her performance of “Cuéntame Qué Te Pasó”.
Nelly Furtado takes the stage following her win for Best Female Pop Vocal Album, while Spanish hip hop artist La Mala Rodriguez proudly shows off her award for Best Urban Song. And let’s not forget all the fabulous dresses on display!
Strapless dresses: Kika Rocha, actress Camilla Belle, and Flamenco singer Estrella all showcased their elegant style.
The not-so-bright side: Venezuelan model Chiquinquira Delgado, singer from Miami Marti, and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte.
Three iconic goddesses of the entertainment world: Kareп Hoyos, the talented actress Gaby Spaпic, and the glamorous Puerto Rican star Giselle Bloпdet.
Three strategies for incorporating the color black into your wardrobe: Lucero, a talented singer and actress, Ely Guerra, a renowned singer, and Ceci Bastida, a versatile singer, all know how to rock the color black in their fashion choices.
Looking vibrant and lively, singers Paloma Michelle, Bruna Karla, and Liliana Gil confidently strike a pose with their hands on their hips.
Long and spectacular: Television personality Gloria Ordaz, Brazilian singer Mariana de Oliveira, and Sophia Del Carmen are all set to dazzle.
Fashion model Julie Ferretti, television personality Pamela Silva-Conde, and Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete are all hailing from Mexico.
Mini dresses were worn by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, as well as singers Uschi and Maria Barracuda of JotDog.
Red hot ladies: Puerto Rican beauties Melissa Marty and Natalia Jimenez showed off their style by embracing the timeless elegance of the color red.
Embracing the spotlight: Veteran Spanish singer Charo and singer Rakel opted for bold and dramatic appearances.
