Miami, FL (Top40 Charts/ Univision Network) - The Univision Network announced today that Mexican idol Alejandro Fern�ndez, pop artist Anah�, the kings of bachata Aventura, multiplatinum recording artist Chayanne, popular singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz, Premios Juventud record-breaking award winner Luis Fonsi, international superstars Ricky
Martin and Shakira, pop music diva Thal�a, reggaeton artist Tito 'El Bambino', telenovela heartthrob
William Levy, and reggaet�n superstar duo
Wisin y
Yandel are this year's top nominees for its 7th Annual 'Premios Juventud' (Youth Awards).
Honoring the biggest names in Latin show business and sports as chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (keyword: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 15, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central). The announcement was made during today's broadcast of 'El Gordo y La Flaca' (The Scoop and the Skinny; M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central) on Univision.
With 28 categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today's Hispanic youth, 'Premios Juventud' covers all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, and Pop Culture. This year the nominations are led by Aventura, Anah�, and Chayanne with 9 nominations each, competing in such categories as 'Catchiest Tune,' 'CD to Die For,' and 'My Favorite Video,' among others; followed by Thal�a with five ('Best Ballad,' 'Favorite Pop Star,' and 'Girl of My Dreams,' among others), Luis Fonsi with four ('Red Hot Artist,' and 'Favorite Concert,' among others) and Tito 'El Bambino' ('My Ringtone'), Shakira ('Best Moves') and Wisin y Yandel ('Favorite Urban Artist) with three each.
Other multiple-award nominees include Alejandro Fern�ndez, Espinoza Paz, Ricky Martin and William Levy with two nominations each.
Multiple award-winning actor Benicio del Toro is nominated for his work in the film 'The Wolfman,' competing with such stars as Antonio Banderas ('Thick as Thieves'), Gael Garc�a Bernal ('Rudo y Cursi'), Kuno Becker ('From Mexico With Love'), and former RBD member Alfonso Herrera ('Venezzia') in the 'Can He Act or What?' category. A roster of A-list actresses are nominated for the 'She Steals the Show' category, including Ana de la Reguera ('Cop Out'), Kate del Castillo ('Julia'), Pen�lope Cruz ('Nine'), Salma Hayek ('Cirque Du Freak') and Zoe Salda�a ('Star Trek' and 'Avatar'). The 'Favorite Flicks' category includes nominations for 'Avatar,' 'Cop Out,' 'Our Family Wedding,' and 'Rudo y Cursi.'
Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year's sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodr�guez and soccer super stars Cuauht�moc Blanco, Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa, and Javier 'Chicharito' Hern�ndez, who were nominated in the 'Most Electrifying Male Athlete' category. Competing as 'Most Electrifying Female Athlete' are boxer Kina Malpartida, golfer Lorena Ochoa, Brazilian soccer star Marta, and race car driver Milka Duno.
Fans can go to www.PremiosJuventud.com online or on their mobile phones to vote for their favorite nominees. Voting is open today through May 27th at 11:59pm PT. Fans can also access video and photos of each nominee, and chat about the latest celebrity gossip on dedicated forums. Online and mobile website coverage of 'Premios Juventud' extends beyond the nominees to highlights from every past show, including the popular best and worst dressed galleries and total access behind-the-scenes photos.
In recognition of the spirit and voice of Hispanic youth, Univision, 'Premios Juventud' and JCPenney will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. The winners will be announced live on the show.
'PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2010' COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINATIONS:
Music:
La Combinaci�n Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)
Aventura, Wisin y Yandel and Akon ('All Up to You')
Carlos Baute and Marta S�nchez ('Colgando en Tus Manos')
La Quinta Estaci�n and Marc Anthony ('Recu�rdame')
Various Artists ('Somos el Mundo')
�Qu� Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)
Anah�
Chayanne
Ricky Martin
Shakira
Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)
Aventura
Chayanne
Espinoza Paz
Luis Fonsi
La M�s Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)
'Dile al Amor' - Aventura
'El Amor' - Tito 'El Bambino'
'Me Enamor� de Ti' - Chayanne
'Mi Delirio' - Anah�
Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)
'Mi Delirio' - Anah�
'No Hay Imposibles' - Chayanne
'Primera Fila' - Thal�a
'The Last'- Aventura
Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)
Alejandro Fern�ndez ('Tour Viento a Favor')
Aventura ('The Last')
Luis Fonsi ('Palabras del Silencio')
Wisin y Yandel ('La Revoluci�n')
Canci�n Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)
'Dile al Amor' - Aventura
'Equivocada'- Thal�a
'Me Enamor� de Ti' - Chayanne
'Mientes' - Camila
Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)
'Dile al Amor' - Aventura
'Loba' - Shakira
'Me Enamor� de Ti' - Chayanne
'Mi Delirio' - Anah�
Mi Ringtone (My Ringtone)
'Dile al Amor' - Aventura
'El Amor' - Tito 'El Bambino'
'Loba' - Shakira
'Mi Delirio' - Anah�
Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)
Alejandro Fern�ndez
Espinoza Paz
Jenni Rivera
Vicente Fern�ndez
Mi Artista Pop Favorito (Favorite Pop Star)
Anah�
Chayanne
Luis Fonsi
Thal�a
Mi Artista Tropical Favorito (Favorite Tropical Artist)
Aventura
Luis Enrique
Olga Ta��n
V�ctor Manuelle
Mi Artista Urbano Favorito (Favorite Urban Artist)
Daddy Yankee
Don Omar
Tito 'El Bambino'
Wisin y Yandel
Mi Artista Rock Favorito (Favorite Rock Star)
Alejandra Guzm�n
Juanes
La Secta All Star
Man�
Film:
�Qu� Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)
Alfonso Herrera ('Venezzia')
Antonio Banderas ('Thick as Thieves')
Benicio del Toro ('The Wolfman')
Gael Garc�a Bernal ('Rudo y Cursi')
Kuno B�cker ('From Mexico With Love')
Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)
Ana de la Reguera ('Cop Out')
Kate del Castillo ('Julia')
Pen�lope Cruz ('Nine')
Salma Hayek ('Cirque Du Freak')
Zoe Salda�a ('Star Trek' and 'Avatar')
Pel�cula M�s Padre (Favorite Flick)
'Avatar'
'Cop Out'
'Our Family Wedding'
'Rudo y Cursi'
Sports:
El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)
Alex Rodr�guez (The New York Yankees)
Cuauht�moc Blanco (Tiburones de Veracruz)
Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa (Las �guilas del Am�rica)
Javier 'Chicharito' Hern�ndez (Chivas del Guadalajara)
La Deportista de Alta Tensi�n (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)
Kina Malpartida (Boxing)
Lorena Ochoa (Golf)
Marta (Brazilian Soccer League)
Milka Duno (Auto Racing)
Me Pongo la Camiseta de... (I'm a Die Hard Fan of...)
Las �guilas del Am�rica
Las Chivas de Guadalajara
New York Yankees
Mexican Soccer League
La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)
Jonathan Dos Santos (FC Barcelona)
Mark S�nchez (NY Jets)
Pablo Barrera (Pumas de la UNAM)
Sa�l 'Canelo' Alvarez (Boxing)
Style:
�Est� Buen�simo! (What a Hottie!)
Anthony 'Romeo' Santos
Chayanne
Luis Fonsi
William Levy
Chica Que Me Quita el Sue�o (Girl of My Dreams)
Anah�
Jacqueline Bracamontes
Mait� Perroni
Thal�a
Pop Culture:
Mi �dolo Es... (My Idol Is...)
Chayanne
Ricky Martin
Anah�
Thal�a
T�rridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)
Adamari L�pez and Luis Fonsi
Belinda and Giovanni dos Santos
Jenni Rivera and Esteban Loaiza
Niurka Marcos and Eduardo Antonio
En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi's Favorite Target)
Anah�
Luis Miguel
Niurka Marcos
William Levy
