Univision Announces Nominated Artists for Its 5th Annual ``Premios Juventud''

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

During today's broadcast of "El Gordo y La Flaca" (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual "Premios Juventud" (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television's trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: 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 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, "Premios Juventud" will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today's Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:

Music - Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like "CD to Die For" and "Favorite Video;" followed by reggeaton's super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as "The Perfect Combo" and "Catchiest Tune." Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila ("Red-Hot Artist" and "Best Ballad" categories), and reggeaton king Daddy Yankee ("My Favorite Concert" and "Favorite Urban Artist"). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, "Best Moves" and "Favorite Rock Star," respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as "Favorite Pop Star" and "Favorite Video," respectively.

Film - Mexican actor Eduardo Verastegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the "Can He Act or What?" and "Favorite Flick" categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film "Bella." Other performers nominated in the "Can He Act or What?" category include: Antonio Banderas ("Shrek the Third"), Fernando Colunga ("Ladron Que Roba a Ladron"), Javier Bardem ("El Amor en los Tiempos del Colera" and "No Country for Old Men"), and Kuno Becker ("Sex and Breakfast"). The leading ladies vying for the award in the "She Steals the Show" category are Jennifer Lopez ("El Cantante"), Jessica Alba ("Awake," "Good Luck Chuck," "The Fantastic Four" and "The Eye"), Kate del Castillo ("Trade"), Penelope Cruz ("The Good Night") and Roselyn Sanchez ("The Game Plan"). Movies nominated as this year's "Favorite Flicks" include "El Amor en los Tiempos del Colera," "Bella," "El Cantante," "Ladron Que Roba a Ladron," and "Mal de Amores."

Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer Lopez was also nominated in five other categories including "She's Got Style" and "Girl of My Dreams."

Sports - Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year's sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodriguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Marquez, who were nominated in the "Most Electrifying Male Athlete" category. Competing as "Most Electrifying Female Athlete" are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Dominguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofia Mulanovich.

Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year's winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.

In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and "Premios Juventud" will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.

    "PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008" Complete List of Nominations    (Sorted Alphabetically)    Music:    La Combinacion Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)    1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love ("Soy Igual Que Tu")    2. Miguelito y Divino ("Mochila de Amor")    3. RBD con Jowell y Randy ("Inalcanzable")    4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita ("Oye, ?Donde Esta el Amor?")    5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado ("Sexy Movimiento")    iQue Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)    1. Chayanne    2. Christopher Uckermann    3. Dulce Maria    4. Ricky Martin    5. Shakira    Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)    1. Aventura    2. Camila    3. Enrique Iglesias    4. RBD    5. Wisin y Yandel    La Mas Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)    1. "Empezar Desde Cero" - RBD    2. "Inalcanzable" - RBD    3. "Sexy Movimiento" - Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado    4. "Te Quiero" - Flex    5. "Todo Cambio" - Camila    Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)    1. "El Cartel: The Big Boss" - Daddy Yankee    2. "Empezar Desde Cero" - RBD    3. "La Vida es un Ratico" - Juanes    4. "Los Extraterrestres"- Wisin y Yandel    5. "Todo Cambio" (Edicion Especial) - Camila    Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)    1. Aventura (KOB Tour)    2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)    3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)    4. Mana (Amar es Combatir Tour)    5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)    Cancion Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)    1. "Donde Estan Corazon" - Enrique Iglesias    2. "Inalcanzable" - RBD    3. "Solo Para Ti" - Camila    4. "Te Quiero" - Flex    5. "Todo Cambio" - Camila    Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)    1. "Empezar Desde Cero" - RBD    2. "Inalcanzable" - RBD    3. "Me Enamora" - Juanes    4. "Sexy Movimiento"- Wisin y Yandel    5. "Te Quiero" - Flex    Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional MexicanArtist)    1. Alacranes Musical    2. Alejandro Fernandez    3. Jenni Rivera    4. Pepe Aguilar    5. Vicente Fernandez    Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)    1. Belinda    2. Camila    3. Enrique Iglesias    4. RBD    5. Ricky Martin    Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)    1. Aventura    2. Juan Luis Guerra
    3. Marc Anthony    4. Olga Tanon    5. Victor Manuelle    Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)    1. Daddy Yankee    2. Don Omar    3. Flex    4. Ivy Queen    5. Wisin y Yandel    Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)    1. Alejandra Guzman    2. Belinda    3. Black Guayaba    4. Juanes    5. Mana    Film:    iQue Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)    1. Antonio Banderas ("Shrek the Third")    2. Eduardo Verastegui ("Bella")    3. Fernando Colunga ("Ladron Que Roba A Ladron")

4. Javier Bardem ("El Amor en los Tiempos del Colera" and "No Country for Old Men")

    5. Kuno Becker ("Sex and Breakfast")    Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)

    1. Jennifer Lopez ("El Cantante")

2. Jessica Alba ("Awake," "Good Luck Chuck," "Los Cuatro Fantasticos," "The Eye")

    3. Kate del Castillo ("Trade")    4. Penelope Cruz ("The Good Night")    5. Roselyn Sanchez ("The Game Plan")    Pelicula Mas Padre (Favorite Flick)    1. "El Amor en los Tiempos del Colera"    2. "Bella"    3. "El Cantante"    4. "Ladron Que Roba a Ladron"    5. "Mal de Amores"    Sports:    El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)    1. Alex Rodriguez - Los Yankees de Nueva York    2. Cuauhtemoc Blanco - Chicago Fire    3. Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa - Las Aguilas del America    4. Omar Bravo - Las Chivas de Guadalajara    5. Rafael Marquez - FC Barcelona    La Deportista de Alta Tension (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)    1. Ana Guevara - Atletismo    2. Lorena Ochoa - Golf    3. Maribel Dominguez - Futbol    4. Milka Duno - Automovilismo    5. Sofia Mulanovich - Surf    Me Pongo la Camiseta de... (I'm a Die Hard Fan of...)    1. Cruz Azul    2. Las Aguilas del America    3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara    4. Los Yankees de Nueva York    5. Seleccion Mexicana de Futbol    La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)    1. Alexandre Pato - AC Milan (Italia)    2. Cesar Villaluz - Cruz Azul    3. Luis Ernesto Michel - Las Chivas de Guadalajara    4. Sergio Avila "El Gaucho" - Las Chivas de Guadalajara    5. Robinson Cano - Los Yankees de Nueva York    Fashion and Style:
    Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She's Got Style)    1. Alejandra Espinoza    2. Anahi    3. Dayanara Torres    4. Dulce Maria    5. Jennifer Lopez    El de Mejor Estilo (He's Got Style)    1. Alfonso Herrera    2. Anthony "Romeo" Santos    3. Christopher Uckermann    4. Daddy Yankee    5. Ricky Martin    iEsta Buenisimo! (What a Hottie!)    1. Alfonso Herrera    2. Christopher Uckermann    3. Daddy Yankee    4. Enrique Iglesias    5. Ricky Martin    Chica Que Me Quita el Sueno (Girl of My Dreams)    1. Alejandra Espinoza    2. Anahi    3. Dulce Maria    4. Jennifer Lopez    5. Maite Perroni    Pop Culture:    Mi Idolo Es... (My Idol Is...)    1. Anahi    2. Daddy Yankee    3. Dulce Maria    4. Juanes    5. Ricky Martin    Torridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)    1. Araceli Arambula y Luis Miguel    2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna    3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar
    4. Jennifer Lopez y Marc A