2nd Annual ``Premios Juventud'' Awards: a Night of Stars and Premier Performances

The stars came out to party for the second edition of Univision's(NYSE:UVN) "Premios Juventud" youth awards show which aired LIVE fromthe University of Miami at 8pm ET/PT (7pm CT/MT).

The first awards show on Spanish-language television thatcelebrates the preferences of this country's young Hispanics, "PremiosJuventud 2005" gave awards in 30 unconventional categories. Among thenight's biggest winners were Puerto Rican hit recording artist DaddyYankee, with five statuettes ("Catchiest Tune," "I Hear HimEverywhere," "My Favorite Concert," "Favorite Urban Artist" and "He'sGot Style"), and Colombian singer/songwriter Shakira, who alsoreceived five awards ("Best Moves," "I Hear Her Everywhere," "FavoritePop Artist," "Favorite Rock Artist," and "Best Duet"). Other multiplewinners included Mexican Pop sensation RBD ("I Hear Them Everywhere,""CD to Die For," "Best Ballad," and "My Idol Is...") and JenniferLopez ("She's Got Style" and "She Steals the Show"). In Sports, famousbaseball shortstop Alex Rodriguez ("Most Electrifying Guy Jock"), andMexican track and field phenom Ana Guevara ("Most Electrifying GalJock") each received statuettes.

Anticipation ran high at the show's start, as the identity of thehosts had been kept secret in the weeks leading up to the event.Following an exciting "race to the arena" sequence, surprise specialguest, recording megastar Enrique Iglesias was joined onstage by themystery hosts, Mexican novela superstars Jaime Camil and Kate delCastillo. Then, to the crowd's continued amazement, Puerto Ricanheartthrob Chayanne rose on a platform from the middle of the "fanpit" to debut his newest single "No Te Preocupes Por Mi" for the firsttime on U.S. television.

In what would be a night full of "firsts," Christian Castroperformed "Amor Eterno" for the first time and two groups, La 5aEstacion ("Algo Mas") and RBD ("Solo Quedate en Silencio"), made theirU.S. live television debut. Viewers witnessed the birth of a star asthis year's "Objetivo Fama" winner Anais performed for the first timein front of a live audience since winning the singing competition onUnivision's sister network TeleFutura. Later, in one of the evening'smost elaborate production numbers, reggaeton music producers Luney yTunes brought together five of the genre's biggest stars to appeartogether for the first time. Known for his dramatic entrances, DaddyYankee descended from the ceiling perched atop a cage containing alive tiger and joined Baby Ranks, Tonny Tun Tun, and Winsel y Yandelto perform the mega-hit "Mayor Que Yo." And in a dramatic grandfinale, Puerto Rican recording artist Olga Tanon was joined onstage by45 dancers for her first live television performance of her latest hit"Vete Vete."

Another highlight of the festivities was when the UnivisionNetwork's news anchor Jorge Ramos was joined by Latin music's reigningpop sensation Shakira to present three scholarships to deservingHispanic youngsters in the areas of Music, Sports and AcademicExcellence. And an emotional tribute was presented by TV's DonFrancisco as the special "Idol of Generations" award was given topopular comedian/writer/director Roberto Gomez Bolanos, "Chespirito,"for a lifetime of achievement.

Among the many Hispanic stars arriving to walk down the "PremiosJuventud" red carpet were: Pablo Montero, Frankie J, Sissi, Banda elRecodo, Lili Estefan, Raul de Molina, Jackie Guerrido and many more.Reggaeton duo Angel y Kris opened the "Red Carpet" event with apulsing performance from the Red Carpet Stage. The "Red Carpet"portion of the show aired one hour before the awards ceremony as aspecial titled "Noche de Estrellas" (Night of Stars).

All of the night's winners were chosen by enthusiastic fans votingon Univision.com, the exclusive home of Premios Juventud online. Fanslogged onto Univision.com to follow the action and get the insidescoop. Univision.com post coverage will include winner profiles,behind-the-scenes photos, celebrity gossip, and an up close look atwho ruled the red carpet.

To download photographs of the event, please visitftp://ftp.univision.net

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Following is the complete list of "Premios Juventud 2005" winners:

FILM CATEGORIES

Que Actorzazo! (Can He Act or What?)
Gael Garcia

Actriz Que Se Roba La Pantalla (She Steals the Show)
Jennifer Lopez

Pelicula Mas Padre (Favorite Flick)
Spanglish

MUSIC CATEGORIES

La Pareja Mas Pareja (Dynamic Duet)
Shakira y Alejandro Sanz

Que Rico Que Se Mueve (Best Moves)
Shakira

Voz Del Momento (I Hear Him Everywhere)
Daddy Yankee

Voz Del Momento (I Hear Her Everywhere)
Shakira

Voz Del Momento (Grupo) (I Hear Them Everywhere)
RBD

La Mas Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)
"Gasolina" - Daddy Yankee

Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)
Rebelde - RBD

Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)
Daddy Yankee

Cancion Corta-venas (Best Ballad)
"Solo Quedate En Silencio" - RBD

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito Es...
(Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)
Ana Barbara

Mi Artista Rock Favorito Es... (Favorite Rock Star)
Shakira

Mi Artista Pop Favorito Es... (Favorite Pop Artist)
Shakira

Mi Artista Tropical Favorito Es... (Favorite Tropical Artist)
Olga Tanon

Mi Artista Urbano Favorito Es... (Favorite Urban Artist)
Daddy Yankee

SPORTS CATEGORIES

El Deportista De Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Guy Jock)
Alex Rodriguez

La Deportista De Alta Tension (Most Electrifying Girl Jock)
Ana Guevara

Me Pongo La Camiseta De... (I'm a Die Hard Fan of...)
Los Yankees de Nueva York

Novato Del Ano (Rookie of the Year)
Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa

Encontronazos Clasicos (Most Explosive Rivals)
Aguilas del America vs Chivas del Guadalajara

Golazo del Ano (What a Goal!)
Adriano

POP CULTURE CATEGORIES

Mi Idolo Es... (My Idol Is...)
RBD

Torridos Romances (Hottest Romance)
Dulce Maria y Alfonso Herrera

En La Mira Del Paparazi (Paparazzi's Favorite Target)
Luis Miguel

FASHION AND IMAGE CATEGORIES

Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She's Got Style)
Jennifer Lopez

El De Mejor Estilo (He's Got Style)
Daddy Yankee

Esta Buenisimo! (What a Hottie!)
Daddy Yankee

Chica Que Me Quita El Sueno (Girl of my Dreams)
Barbara Mori

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NOTE TO EDITOR: The Spanish version of this release is availableatwww.hispanicprwire.com/news.php?l=es&id=4872&cha=7%3E&id=4872&cha=7.