Madrid crowns 120 artists in the success of the Latino Awards

The XII edition of the Latin Awards brought together more than 120 artists, producers, and entertainment figures at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá in Madrid. The gala combined live performances, recognition of established careers, and a concrete opportunity for new creators: a training scholarship package valued at 400,000 euros. An evening filled with music, Ibero-American talent, and plenty of sparkle.

A large-scale gala that put Madrid at the center

For those who follow musical culture from Madrid and the rest of Spain, this edition leaves a clear takeaway: the Latin Awards have turned a recognition ceremony into an event capable of bringing together established artists and emerging talents under one roof. The chosen venue was the prestigious Nuevo Teatro Alcalá, a space that hosted a night of red carpet, performances, and tributes.

What happened at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá?

The gala had a record attendance and gathered more than 120 artists, producers, and entertainment figures. The audience enjoyed live performances and a staging that, according to the press release, delivered several memorable moments during the ceremony.

Jeanette, Chico Castillo, Nyno Vargas, Alter, Fran Doblas, Chloe de la Rosa, and Daniel da Silva featured in some of the most outstanding performances. Their appearances set the rhythm of a ceremony that did not want to limit itself to awarding prizes: music was the centerpiece of the night.

• Jeanette.
• Chico Castillo.
• Nyno Vargas.
• Alter.
• Fran Doblas.
• Chloe de la Rosa.
• Daniel da Silva.

The red carpet completed the scene. It was not a minor detail: in this type of event, the guests’ arrival is also part of the public narrative of the gala and helps project it beyond the theater. This time, the image of a broad gathering accompanied a program designed for audiences across Ibero-America.

Why does this edition matter?

Because the XII edition brought together in one night professional recognition, spectacle, and support for creation. For readers interested in the music and audiovisual industry, the combination is revealing: the awards celebrate already established careers but also reserve space for those still building theirs.

The ceremony thus reaffirmed the Latin Awards’ commitment to promoting Ibero-American culture and new generations of artists. Not everything stayed in a gala photo: the organization linked public recognition with training opportunities and an international exposure platform.

The big names and the legacy of Latino Talent

The value of the gala also lies in the breadth of its awards. The Honor Awards recognized well-known careers, while the Talent Awards gathered an extensive list of artists, groups, composers, performers, and creative projects. For the audience, this allows reading the event as a bridge between different generations and disciplines.

Who received the Honor Awards?

The Honor Awards went to Joaquín Sabina, Chico Castillo, Jeanette, Meme Solís, Frankie Marcos, Nyno Vargas, Amistades Peligrosas, Yurena, Fran Doblas, Alter, Daniel da Silva, Chloe de la Rosa, and Avaro Sola.

The selection brings together names linked to different stages and expressions of Ibero-American music. The recognition was not limited to a single trend: it distinguished careers, innovation, and contributions to Latin art, three criteria that the organization places at the center of these awards.

Which artists received the Talent Award?

The Talent Awards list was especially broad. It included José Sos, Flores de Marte, Amalia Toboso, Eddie, Romu Agulló, María de la Rosa, Vocal Vidas, Druida, Óxido, Xonqui, DobletheKing, Anahit, Autofilia, Caterina Ross, Daniel Haro, ESAD Málaga, Carlos Larreta, Edu Vico, Roque Nuñez, Jorge López, Will y su Grupo, Joselito Cortés, Marina Alba, Enko Boss, and Asché Pa Ti.

Also recognized were Ritness FT LeoRD, Luis Mas, Ammori, Simone Fiorini, Lucas Mira, Willy Seguin, Schropp Sisters, Sam Road, Rodrigo Larriba Vicencio, Karmen Cercós, Santiago Peregrino, Moykano, Cavano, Alma de San Juan, composer and lyricist Roberto Dalla Mora, Ravells, Nuria Díaz, Ver.sa, Almudena Rojo, María, la Granaina, Alma de Mujer Cantora, Lucano Fernández, Belle de Z, Luna, RafaMoraMTZ, Buena Vista All Stars, Money Flacko, and Kasparov.

The list continued with Samarök, R. Illescas, John Garzia, Karen Ortiz de Guinea, ESP, Raabta8.AI, Katrina Penman, Inês Fonseca, Loshe, Aulaga Folk, Antonio Juárez, Paco Alcalá, Jose Zalba, BatáBOOM, Mila Ortuño, Azotea —Antonio and Miguel—, Er Chato, Sandret Oldies, ray24, Danviro, Maezka, Alexis Martínez, Pupilas, Gaspar de Holanda, Luna Orleans, Yaiza x Sarath, Juvan, Mikel Bizar, Ballena 52, Naike Ponce, and Wanila, from ODS Producciones.

The list of awardees also included Fran Báñez, Naiha and El Polo, both from Sonografic, Caterina Ross, Quimbao la Nuit, Ellen Ray, Cristina Bónsem, Juanjo Andújar, Priss, Caín Martínez, Lemar, Valentina Marán, Arístides Ríos Cossio, Erre Boss, La Argenta Típica Orquesta de Tango, lyricist and composer Pedro Álvaro Carrillo Inchastegui, Virginia Guantanamera, Israel Reyes Hernández, Raul Martell, Hermanos Martell, Rafa Púas, Los Machinga, Ele León, Óscar Armas, and Adrián Cobos.

The repetition of Caterina Ross within the list provided by the organization remains as it appears in the press release. Beyond this detail, the extensiveness of the awards shows the vocation of the prizes: to give visibility to very different profiles, from performers and bands to composers, producers, and training projects.

A soundtrack, an international broadcast, and 400,000 euros in scholarships

The gala had a dimension that goes beyond the trophy presentation. For the audience following audiovisual and musical creation, the BSO contest and the scholarship package are the two elements with the broadest impact: one connects musical talent and film; the other turns recognition into training. Here lies the most tangible part of this edition.

Who won the soundtrack contest for Deception?

The winner was DobletheKing, whose work was selected to be part of the soundtrack of the film Deception, based on the novel by María Galas. The contest sought to discover and recognize new talents in musical and sound creation.

The initiative introduces a concrete professional outlet for a proposal born within the very gala. It is not just about highlighting a song or a name: the winning project is linked to a film production, with the visibility that this can bring to its author.

How was the gala followed and what did the scholarships include?

The event was broadcast live through the official YouTube channel of the Latin Awards and the festival’s official social media. The broadcast reached record audience figures throughout Ibero-America, according to the organization, which also announced the publication of official photographs on its social channels.

Gala Acción Social allocated to the awardees a package of training scholarships valued at 400,000 euros. The stated goal is to support those who wish to continue growing through learning and open new opportunities linked to skill development.

• Scholarship package value: 400,000 euros.
• Recipients: winners of the XII edition.
• Purpose: to support training and professional growth.
• Scope of the gala’s broadcast: all of Ibero-America.

The organization presents these scholarships as an investment in people’s future and in a fairer and better-prepared society. They also link them to access to new opportunities, training in key areas, and the role of education as an engine of change and sustainable progress. It is the most concrete turn of the night: from symbolic recognition to aid with continuity.

The XII edition of the Latin Awards left Madrid with a highly attended gala, with more than 120 artists, performances by Jeanette, Chico Castillo, Nyno Vargas, and other notable names, an extensive list of winners, and DobletheKing’s triumph in the Deception soundtrack contest. But the figure that ultimately defines the edition is the **400,000 euros in scholarships**, a commitment that connects Ibero-American culture with training and the future of its new talents.