Mexican Actor Eugenio Derbez to Host Latin Grammys

Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez said Monday that he will host the awards ceremony for the 15th Latin Grammys, to be held next Nov. 20 in Las Vegas.

In an interview on the Univision program “Despierta America,” the actor said that the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences confirmed Monday his designation as host and that in the coming days he will meet with its team of creatives to prepare “the best awards ceremony possible,” to be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Last month the Latin Grammy organization announced the 47 candidates for these prestigious music awards on Twitter and with a video in which Derbez appears along with singers the likes of Miguel Bose, Carlos Vives, Prince Royce, Daniela Mercury and Gilberto Santa Rosa.

The list of artists with the most nominations is headed by Calle 13 and its star artist Eduardo Jose “Visitante” Cabra Martinez, which picked up 9 and 10, respectively

The Puerto Rican band has been nominated in categories across the board, from Record of the Year to Song of the Year, from Best Urban Song to Best Alternative Song and more.

Published in Latino Daily News