Hollywood definitely got hotter on Thursday, Oct. 26 with the most popular Latino performers making an appearance at the Dolby Theatre, venue chosen for the third Latin American Music Awards. The Latin AMAs honors artists in the genres of Pop/Rock, Regional Mexican, Urban, and Tropical, as well as categories for Favorite Crossover Artist, Favorite Collaboration, New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, among others.
This year, the show had an all-star lineup that included performances by Alejandra Guzmán, Pitbull, Camila Cabello and Chayanne. Also taking the Dolby Theatre stage are Abraham Mateo, Angeles, Banda MS, Bad Bunny, Christian Nodal, Fifth Harmony, Gente de Zona, Gloria Trevi, Jesse & Joy, Manuel Medrano, Natalia Jiménez, Pablo Alborán, Prince Royce and Spiff TV. If that wasn’t enough for you, Bacilos made a comeback, Chiquis Rivera honored her mom and Wisin made things even better.
Among the presenters were the “Mariposa de Barrio” actress Angelica Celaya; NBC’s “Law & Order: True Crime — The Menendez Murders” actor Carlos Gomez; iconic TV personality Don Francisco; actress and model Emeraude Toubia; songwriter Erika Ender; Telemundo 52 news anchor Julio Vaqueiro; Colombian singer songwriter Manuel Turizo; Mexican singer and actress Mariana Seoane; Regional Mexican singer Regulo Caro; Regional Mexican group Ulises Chaidez y Sus Plebes; and from Telemundo’s upcoming “Sangre de mi Tierra,” actors Santiago Ramundo and Lambda Garcia.
At the show, hosted by Becky G and Diego Boneta, Pitbull received the first ever “Latin AMA Dick Clark Achievement Award.” The distinction was handed out to Mr. Worldwide for inspiring all of humanity with his dedication to music and because he has used his fame and influence to help those in need. Big winners also included CNCO and Prince Royce with four awards each, and Enrique Iglesias with three.
But before the night took off, the artists donned their best ensembles to grace the “purple carpet” in which they paraded around showing off their best styles, excited for the night ahead of them. Watch below some of the carpet’s best and worst. You be the judge!