Karol G receives the award for woman of the year

Karol G accepted Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards this Thursday, which also honored Kylie Minogue and celebrated the rise of Puerto Rican Young Miko.

“This is the most important recognition in my career. The first time in history that a Latin “She is considered the woman of the year and that’s why I will say that I lived disappointed for years (…) But as I did, so can you all for sure”, she said. also known as La Bichota.

Karol G received the same from the hands of her compatriot and friend Sofía Vergara reward which in previous years has also paid tribute to artists such as Taylor Swift, Madonna and Beyoncé.

“She was so humble and so nice on the set that if you’re not a fan of hers music, music “I would have no idea that she is a global superstar with thousands of followers all over the planet,” said Vergara, who co-starred with the ‘Tusa’ singer in the series ‘Griselda’.

Karol G received this award just one month later becoming the first woman in history won the American Grammy in the category of the best urban music album for ‘Mañana will be nice’ and two years after Billboard’s women in music themselves declared her a “breakthrough” artist for defying expectations with her music.

“In my mind, I changed ‘a woman can’t do it’ to ‘Look at that woman doing that'”revealed the native of Medellín, Colombia, who also performed a tropical version of her song ‘Amargura’ on stage with Emily Estefan – daughter of Emilio and Gloria Estefan – on percussion.

Fourteen women from decorated industry This year they were previously announced by Billboard magazine.

Minogue Kylie He received the Icon Award after the impact of his song ‘Padam Padam’ and for a career spanning over four decades.

“I know this is just a celebration, but since I’m here, I want to applaud all those terrible moments: thank you for changing us, they’re terrible at the time, but what’s important is what we do with them,” said the translator ‘I can’t get you out of my head’.

Puerto Rican rising star Young Miko He took to the stage to accept the Impacto award and introduce his new song ‘Curita’ before being recognized by American rapper Saweetie.

“It’s so crazy for me to be here because there are so many women who have influenced my life that it just blows my mind to think that I can do the same for other people,” the rapper said.

Likewise, Katy Perry made a brief appearance at the event to present the award Executive of the Year Michelle Jubelirerwhile Demi Lovato performed with Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza – winner of the Global Force Award – their collaboration ‘Penhasco2’.

After he received the Potencia award in onemost rebellious attitude, Charlie XCX used his speech to decry the competitiveness of the industry, while K-Pop group New Jeans accepted the group of the year award and thanked his “bunnies” – as they call their followers – for their unconditional support over the past year.

Other stars recognized this Thursday included country singer Maren Morris, Nigerian R&B artist Tems, who the Grammys consider the best new artist of 2024, Victoria Monét, and English pop singer PinkPantheress.