Shakira to be named Latin Woman of the Year 2023

Shakira will be honored at Billboard’s inaugural Latin Women in Music gala 2023.

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Billboard said on Monday that Shakira would be named Woman of the Year at the event in May.

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The Latin Women in Music Gala will take place May 6 at the Watsco Center in Miami and will air May 7 at 9 p.m. ET.

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celebrates a gamut of Latin women artists, executives and creatives

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Working for positive change, inclusion and gender equality in the music industry.

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Ivy Queen and Jacqueline Bracamontes will host the gala 2023.

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Ana Gabriel, Emilia, Evaluna, Goyo and Thalia will receive the award.

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Shakira sold over 95 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling female Latin artist.

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