5 Things You Didn’t See on TV at The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Fuerza Regida was the big winner at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, sweeping eight awards during the ceremony Thursday night (Oct. 22) at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL.

The Música Mexicana sensation’s big night included Hot Latin Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Global 200 Latin Song of the Year; Regional Mexican Song of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; and Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.

The Latin favorites also won the Billboard Vanguard Award for their innovative and creative vision. Other special award recipients this year included Cristian Castro who was honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, Rosalía with the Hall of Fame Award, and Rubén Blades with the Billboard Icon Award.

“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it weren’t for the artists who came before me and paved the way—artists like him, whom I admire so much. Celia Cruz, Rocío, Vicente Fernandez, Daddy Yankee…it is incredible to be receiving this today,” Rosalía said during her speech. “And last but certainly not least, thank you to Latin America for the place you’ve given me, and for all these years of inspiration and lessons. I hope to keep finding ways to return all that affection and generosity to you. Here’s to many more years — thank you!”

Ahead of all the glitz and glamor that beamed out on Telemundo and Peacock, Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo and Jessica Roiz hosted a livestream on the blue carpet, where many exciting and behind-the-scenes moments were captured.

Below, check out five things you didn’t see on TV: