2022 Premios Juventud
Latin music's youth-focused awards ceremony held in Puerto Rico.
The 19th Premios Juventud was held on July 21, 2022, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and aired live on Univision. Danna Paola, Eduin Caz, Clarissa Molina, and Prince Royce served as hosts. J Balvin and Karol G, both from Colombia, topped the nomination list with 11 each. Puerto Rican artists Rauw Alejandro and Farruko followed with 9 and 8 nominations, respectively. Karol G took home the most awards that night, winning nine.
Nominees were announced on June 14, 2022. Winners are shown in bold below.
General
Artist of the Youth – Male Bad Bunny, Camilo, Christian Nodal, El Alfa, Farruko, J Balvin, Maluma, Rauw Alejandro, Romeo Santos, Sebastián Yatra
Artist of the Youth – Female Karol G, Ángela Aguilar, Anitta, Becky G, Kali Uchis, María Becerra, Natti Natasha, Nicki Nicole, Rosalía, Sofía Reyes
Favorite Group or Duo of the Year Grupo Firme, Calibre 50, CNCO, Gente de Zona, Jesse & Joy, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Mau y Ricky, Reik, Wisin & Yandel
Album of the Year KG0516 – Karol G, Dharma – Sebastián Yatra, Jose – J Balvin, La 167 – Farruko, La Última Promesa – Justin Quiles, Legendaddy – Daddy Yankee, Mis Manos – Camilo, Motomami – Rosalía, Nattividad – Natti Natasha, Viceversa – Rauw Alejandro
The Catchiest Song "Provenza" – Karol G, "A La Antigüita" – Calibre 50, "Envolver" – Anitta, "In da Getto" – J Balvin & Skrillex, "Lao’ A Lao" – Prince Royce, "Pa’lla Voy" – Marc Anthony, "Pepas" – Farruko, "Sus Huellas" – Romeo Santos, "Todo de Ti" – Rauw Alejandro, "Ya Supérame (En vivo)" – Grupo Firme
Best Girl Power Collab "Mamiii" – Becky G & Karol G, "24/7" – Sofía Reyes & The Change, "Báilalo Mujer" – Flor de Rap & Denise Rosenthal, "Hasta los Dientes" – Camila Cabello & María Becerra, "La Niña De La Escuela" – Lola Índigo, Tini & Belinda, "Linda" – Tokischa & Rosalía, "Pa Mis Muchachas" – Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole feat.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 21 July 2022
- Location
- José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
- Country
- United States
- Host
- Danna Paola
- Eduin Caz
- Clarissa Molina
- Prince Royce
- Most awards
- Karol G (9)
- Most nominations
- J Balvin and Karol G (11)
- Network
- Univision
- Main
- Premios Juventud
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Lore & Background
The 2022 Premios Juventud featured a wide range of categories spanning general music, regional Mexican, tropical, digital, and television. Nominees were announced on June 14, 2022. In the general categories, Karol G won Artist of the Youth – Female, while Bad Bunny won Artist of the Youth – Male. Grupo Firme took Favorite Group or Duo of the Year. Karol G's album KG0516 won Album of the Year, and her song 'Provenza' won The Catchiest Song. The ceremony also highlighted emerging talent through categories like The New Generation – Female and Male, and On the Rise categories for both male and female artists.
Reader's Guide
The 2022 Premios Juventud served as a significant platform for Latin music's youth-driven trends, with Karol G's nine wins underscoring her dominance in the genre. The event's categories reflected the evolving landscape of Latin music, incorporating regional Mexican, tropical, and digital media influences. The inclusion of social media challenges, fandoms, and influencer awards demonstrated the ceremony's focus on connecting with younger audiences. The ceremony's location at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and its broadcast on Univision reinforced its role as a major cultural event for Latin American and U.S. Hispanic audiences. The awards highlighted the growing crossover appeal of artists like Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, and Farruko, while also recognizing emerging acts such as Ryan Castro and Ángela Aguilar.
Did You Know?
- Karol G won 9 awards, the most of any artist at the 2022 Premios Juventud.
- J Balvin and Karol G each received 11 nominations, the highest number that year.
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