Karol G becomes first Latina to win Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music Awards
Singer Karol G at Billboard ceremony
Karol G is on a roll! On Wednesday night, Karol made history at the Billboard Women in Music Awards ceremony. She becomes the first Latina ever to be named Woman of the Year.
On a night full of stars, Karol G shined with her mind-blowing performance on her hit track ''Amargura'' and then for her big achievement. Colombian actor Sofia Vergara presented Karol with the trophy.
Honouring Sofia, the crooner said, “First of all, it’s an amazing surprise that Sofía Vergara is giving me this award, I love it. Buenas noches a todos.''
''I’m super honoured to be here today. Oh my God, [this] might be the most significant and important recognition of all my career, this is super special. This is Woman of the Year but this is the first time ever a Latina is named the Woman of the Year. So, I have to give my speech in Spanish, of course,'' she said.
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The global star showed up at the YouTube theatre in Inglewood, California wearing a dazzling golden halter-neck backless dress. Her two-piece bejewelled dress adorned with shining stones, accentuated her toned figure. Matching to her statement piece, the singer wore shining platform heels. Keeping her makeup simple, the singer tied her wavy hair in a high ponytail.
2023 was a breakthrough for theColumbian singer. Her album Mañana será bonito'(Bichota Season) went on to rule the charts and had a mind-blowing world tour. In February, the superstar won her first-ever Grammy award in the Best Musica Urbana Album category for her 2023 album.
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Last year, her album Mañana Será Bonito reached No. 1 onBillboard 200. It was thefirst-ever Spanish-language album by a female artist to hit No. 1 on Billboard 200.
Before Karol, other female singers, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and more, were honoured with the prestigious trophy for their achievements
