Key Takeaways
- Fuerza Regida led the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards with eight wins, while Bad Bunny earned seven and Karol G, Peso Pluma, and Romeo Santos collected four each.
- Fuerza Regida scored four awards for "Marlboro Rojo" and received the Vanguard Award, while Bad Bunny claimed Artist, Tour, and Songwriter of the Year.
- Karol G became the first fan-voted Fan Favorite Artist, as Rosalía entered the Billboard Hall of Fame and Cristian Castro and Rubén Blades received career honors.
Fuerza Regida, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Peso Pluma, and Romeo Santos all had big nights at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards.
At the ceremony on Thursday night (October 22), the group snagged eight awards, with Bad Bunny grabbing seven, while Karol G, Peso Pluma, and Romeo Santos each took home four.
Four of Fuerza Regida's wins came from "Marlboro Rojo," which earned Hot Latin Song of the Year, Streaming Song of the Year, Global 200 Latin Song of the Year, and Regional Mexican Song of the Year.
The group also received the Billboard Vanguard Award, which recognized its creative vision and role in bringing Mexican music to audiences all around the world.
Bad Bunny’s haul included Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year, alongside honors across the Latin albums, Latin rhythm, and global charts categories.
Karol G made history as the first recipient of Fan Favorite Artist, a new category decided by public vote. She also won Latin Pop Song of the Year for "Coleccionando Heridas" with Marco Antonio Solís.
Peso Pluma and Tito Double P shared three wins, including Top Latin Album of the Year for DINASTÍA and Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event for "daño."
Meanwhile, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce picked up honors for "Lokita Por Mí" and their album Better Late Than Never.
Rosalía earned three awards, including the Billboard Hall of Fame Award. Cristian Castro received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Rubén Blades accepted the Icon Award.
The show also featured a tribute to Juan Gabriel, marking 10 years since his death.
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