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09-23-2004
First Annual “Premios Juventud” Awards Show Turns into Star-Studded Party
Univision’s “Youth Awards” very unique dance club setting was the perfect venue for a parade of stars, and sensational performances by Paulina Rubio, Juanes, Jennifer Peña and Akwid, among others
Miami, FL -- Hispanic viewers enjoyed their very own celebrity-filled, rhythm-packed party this Thursday night when the Univision Network presented the first ever “Premios Juventud” (“Youth Awards”) ceremony, which aired LIVE from Miami at 9pm ET/PT (8pm Central/Mountain).
The first awards show on Spanish language television in which young Hispanics honor their favorite Latin stars, “Premios Juventud 2004” gave awards in 22 innovative categories. Among the night’s biggest winners were Mexican superstar Thalía, with three statuettes (“Party Starter,” “Dream Chic,” and “My Idol Is”), and Puerto Rican hearthrob Chayanne, who also won three awards (“He’s Got Style,” “He’s So Hot,” and “Best Moves”). Other takers included Jennifer López (“”She’s Totally Red Carpet” and “Paparazzi’s Favorite Target”), popular Banda group Liberación (“Catchiest Tune” and “Best Re-Mix”), famous baseball shortstop Alex Rodríguez (“Hottest Male Athlete”), and Colombian pop idol Juanes (“Dynamic Duet” for his recent duo with Nelly Furtado). Pop music sensation Paulina Rubio took home one of the night’s most important awards, “All Over the Dial”, which recognizes the hottest recording artist of the moment.
An enormous, cutting-edge stage with a dance club theme –including a “VIP lounge” area where invited celebrities sat and a “DJ booth” manned by popular L.A. disc jockey Argelia Atilano – served as the backdrop for a truly special evening. The show opened with the spectacular air, land and sea arrivals of its three “mystery hosts,” whose names had not been not revealed. Hollywood star Cristian de la Fuente rappelled onstage after arriving on a helicopter; Univision Network’s popular host Myrka Dellanos made her grand entrance on a motorcycle; and lively Galavisión personality Galilea Montijo came by boat, carrying a briefcase containing the CD that got the party started. Then things really kicked into gear with a festive production number featuring Paulina Rubio performing her latest party tune, “Dame un Tequila”. Later, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Juanes brought the house down with his latest #1 hit single, “Nada Valgo sin tu Amor” (I’m Worthless Without Your Love), singing it for the first time ever before a live audience. Jennifer Peña, Kumbia Kings, and the duo formed by Aleks Synteks and Ana Torroja were among the other A-list recording artists who performed for “Premios Juventud.” In addition, a sensational medley by banda/rap group Akwid, reggae/rap star Ivy Queen and merengue/rap kings Fulanito took the audience on a rhythmic tour of the unique sounds of Spanish-language hip-hop.
Another highlight of the festivities was when the Univision Network’s news anchor Jorge Ramos presented three scholarships to deserving Hispanic youngsters in the areas of Music, Sports and Academic Excellence. There was also a musical tribute to famous Mexican singer/songwriter José José, who received the special “Idol of Generations” award.
Among the many Hispanic stars arriving by boat to walk down the “Premios Juventud” riverside red carpet were: Sofía Vergara, Karyme Lozano, Rafael Amaya, Kate del Castillo, Niurka Marcos and Bobby Larios, Amelia Vega (Miss Universe 2003), Valentino Lanus, Aracely Arámbula, José José, Julieta Venegas, AB Quintanilla, Shalim and many more. Mexican singer Alicia Villarreal opened the “Red Carpet” event with a rousing performance from a catamaran docked at the Miami River. The “Red Carpet” portion of the show aired one hour before the awards ceremony as a special titled “Noche de Estrellas” (Night of Stars).
All of the night’s winners were chosen by enthusiastic fans voting on Univision.com, the exclusive home of Premios Juventud online. Fans logged onto Univision.com to follow the action and get the inside scoop. Univision.com post coverage will include winner profiles, behind-the-scenes photos, celebrity gossip, and an up close look at who ruled the red carpet.
To download photographs of the event, please visit www.hispanicprwire.com.
Following is the complete list of “Premios Juventud 2004” winners:
FILM CATEGORIES
¡Qué Actorazo!
(Can He Act or What?)
Gael García
Actriz que se Roba la Pantalla
(She Steals the Show)
Yadhira Carrillo
Película Más Padre
(All-Time Best Flick)
Shrek 2
MUSIC CATEGORIES
La Pareja Más Pareja
(Dynamic Duet)
Juanes with Nelly Furtado
¡Qué Rico se Mueve!
(Best Moves)
Chayanne
Voz del Momento
(All Over theDial)
Paulina Rubio
La Más Pegajosa
(Catchiest Tune)
"El Za Za Za – La Mesa que Más Aplauda" - Liberación
Me Muero Sin Ese CD
(CD To Die For)
De Viaje - Sin Bandera
La Más Retocada
(Best Re-Mix)
" El Za Za Za - La Mesa que Más Aplauda" - Clímax / Liberación
Canción Rompehielo
(Party Starter)
"A Quién le Importa" - Thalía
SPORTS CATEGORIES
El Deportista de Alto Voltaje
(Hottest Male Athlete)
Alex Rodríguez - Baseball
La Deportista de Alta Tensión
(Hottest Female Athlete)
Ana Guevara
Me Pongo la Camiseta de…
(I’m a Die-Hard Fan of...)
New York Yankees
Novato del Año
(Rookie that Rocks)
Julio César Chávez Jr. - Boxing
Encontronazos Clásicos
(Most Explosive Rivals)
Las Aguilas del América Vs. Las Chivas Rayadas de Guadalajara
FASHION AND IMAGE CATEGORIES
Quiero Vestir Como Ella
(She’s Totally Red Carpet)
Jennifer López
El de Mejor Estilo
(He’s Got Style)
Chayanne
¡Está Buenísimo!
(He’s So Hot!)
Chayanne
Chica que me Quita el Sueño
(Dream Chic)
Thalía
POP CULTURE CATEGORIES
Mi Idolo Es
(My Idol Is)
Thalía
Tórridos Romances
(Hottest Romance)
Luis Miguel and Myrka Dellanos
En la Mira de los Paparazzi
(Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)
Jennifer López and Marc Anthony
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 80% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 24 Univision Network television stations and 1 non-Univision television station; TeleFutura Television Group, which owns and operates 31 TeleFutura Network television stations; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 68 radio stations in 17 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 27% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles with television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net
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