MTV Video Music Awards Latin America 2002

MIAMI, Fl. (Top 40 Charts) Colombia's hip-shaking Shakira took home five awards at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards Latin America Thursday (Oct. 24) night in Miami.

Shakira - who also performed on the show - was honored with two of the night's biggest awards, Artist of the Year and Video of the Year, as well as Best Artist (North), Best Pop Artist of the Year, and Best Female Artist of the Year.

La Ley was the only other multiple winner with two tongue-shaped trophies for Best Rock Artist of the Year and Best Group or Duo of the Year. Meanwhile, in the international categories, Red Hot Chili Peppers grabbed Best Rock Artist, Avril Lavigne got the Best New Artist nod, and Pink was named Best Pop Artist.

Among the highlights of the show were Kinky and Paulina Rubio's closing performance of Kiss' "I Was Made for Loving You" and Michelle Branch and Carlos Santana's performance of "The Game of Love," from his new Shaman album. The awards will re-air on MTV2 on Saturday (Oct. 26).

MTV Video Music Awards Latin America 2002 winners:

Artist of the Year: Shakira
Video of the Year: Shakira
Best Artist, North: Shakira
Best New Artist, North: Sin Bandera
Best Artist, Southeast: Diego Torres
Best New Artist, Southeast: Bandana
Best Artist, Southwest: Libido
Best New Artist, Southwest: DJ Mendez
Best New Artist, International: Avril Lavigne
Best Rock Artist, International: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Pop Artist, International: Pink
Best Alternative Artist of the Year: Manu Chao
Best Rock Artist of the Year: La Ley
Best Pop Artist of the Year: Shakira
Best Female Artist of the Year: Shakira
Best Male Artist of the Year: Juanes
Best Group or Duo of the Year: La Ley
Lifetime Achievement Award: Soda Stereo.