Premios Juventud Winners: Enrique Iglesias, Maluma Get Special Awards; ‘Despacito’ Also Wins

Winners of “Premios Juventud” were announced tonight during a star-filled, three-hour live broadcast on the Univision Network featuring the music and artists that young audiences love the most, from urban to regional Mexican to pop. Enrique Iglesias and Maluma were recipients of two special awards, Iglesias for Idolo de la Juventud (Youth Idol) and Maluma got a “Premio Supersónico” or Supersonic Award for his short, yet extremely fructiferous career. As it was expected, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee also took home a couple awards.

Under the theme, “Apostando por el Futuro” (Betting on the Future), the 14th edition of the summer music celebration also focused on social causes that directly affect Latino communities by recognizing young Latinos who have become “Agentes de Cambio” (Agents of Change) for a better world.

Wilver Valderrama was one of the celebrities that had the honor in celebrating the outstanding work of the youth with the "Agentes de Cambio" award. Joining the former "That 70s Show" star is "Orange Is The New Block" actress Diane Guerrero . The six "Agentes de Cambio" were Iván Ceja (26) and Justino Mora (28) from Compton, California, Dante Alvarado León (22) from Berkeley, California, Sarahí Espinosa Salamanca (27) from Palo Alto, California, Xiuhtezcatl Martínez (17) from Boulder, Colorado and Nalleli Cobo (16) from Los Ángeles, California.

And, for the first time ever, PJ 2017 was linked in solidarity with the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, Germany, via a special performance by Shakira with Coldplay from that venue.

“In keeping with the spirit of Premios Juventud this year and the focus on social action, we are pleased to add the surprise performance of Shakira with Coldplay, thanks to Global Citizen, an organization focused on eradicating poverty and making the world a better place through the actions of each and every citizen," said Univision’s President of Music Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas.

Urban music artist Maluma and Marc Anthony, performing for the first time together, opened the show with a dazzling salsa rendition of Maluma’s “Felices los 4.” The action got hotter as more than 50 performers and presenters graced the PJ 2017 stage in an explosion of color and sound.

Hosted by Alejandra Espinoza, Danilo Carrera, Jesse & Joy, Chyno Miranda, and Leslie Grace, PJ 2017 offered something for every musical taste, including a red carpet pre-show.

The PJ 2017 winners are:

PERFECT COMBO

Best collaboration between two musical artists.

Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito”

BEST SONG FOR DANCING

The perfect song for parties and the gym.

“Shaky Shaky” – Daddy Yankee

BEST SONG FOR SINGING

The best song for karaoke or shower concerts.

“Despacito” - Luis Fonsi (Ft. Daddy Yankee)

BEST SONG FOR LOVING

The best song for the bedroom, the couch…or the back seat of a car.