In a night where 21 show-stopping performances highlighted the best in Latin music, the Univision Network celebrated musical excellence and innovation across genres, including pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock alternative and urban at the 24^th annual “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2012 Latin Music Awards. The broadcast, which aired LIVE from the American Airlines Arena is the longest-running Latin music awards show in Spanish-language television history.

Shakira and Prince were the night’s biggest winners with four awards each and Mexican band Intocable won three awards.

“Premio Lo Nuestro” opened the night with a never before seen on Spanish television high-tech number by regaettón king Daddy Yankee performing his hit song “Lovumba.”

In one of the night’s most talked about moments, Venezuelan duo Chino y Nacho descended on stage with a spectacular entrance, giving way to their sexy cabaret-themed performance of “El Poeta.”

Other highlights included singer Luis Fonsi’s high-impact worldwide premiere of Menudo’s original “Claridad,” accompanied by the “Premio Lo Nuestro” fan pit that jammed to an eclectic show of neon lights.

The show also featured some of Latin music’s most anticipated duets, including one of the night’s mega performances by Pitbull “Mr. Worldwide” and Chris Brown who delivered a blowout presentation of their hit “International Love” in an airport-like setting where cities around the world came to life on an oversized flight ticker, creating a destination that was simply out-of-this-world.

Prince Royce rocked the house with the worldwide premiere of “Las Cosas Pequeñas,” while Europe’s hottest DJ Juan Magan brought the house down with “Bailando Por El Mundo,” along with Pitbull “Mr. Worldwide” and El Cata, bringing the bustling streets of Madrid to life before the audience in an unforgettable party.

In one of the most emotional moments, international star Enrique Iglesias honored beloved television personality and legend Mario Kreutzberger “Don Francisco,” with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50-year career and remarkable trajectory in the entertainment industry.

“Premio Lo Nuestro” 2012 was hosted by Mexican beauty Jacqueline Bracamontes and novela leading man Eduardo Santamarina. 

A complete list of the award winners follows:

General Category

Artist of the Year – Shakira
Collaboration of the Year – Daddy Yankee and Prince Royce
Video of the Year – “Tu Olor,” Wisin y Yandel

Pop Category

Album of the Year – Sale el Sol, Shakira
Song of the Year – “Rabiosa,” Shakira y El Cata
Male Artist of the Year – Enrique Iglesias
Female Artist of the Year – Shakira
Group or Duo of the Year – Camila
New Artist of the Year – Natalia Jiménez

Rock/Alternative Category

Album of the Year – “Drama y Luz,” Maná
Alternative Song of the Year – “Día de Suerte,” Alejandra Guzmán
Artist of the Year – Maná

Tropical Category

Album of the Year – “Invencible,” Tito el Bambino
Song of the Year – “El Amor Que Perdimos,” Prince Royce
Male Artist of the Year – Prince Royce
Female Artist of the Year – Olga Tañón
Group or Duo of the Year – Chino y Nacho
New Artist of the Year – Monchy y Natalia
Tropical Merengue Artist of the Year – Elvis Crespo
Tropical Salsa Artist of the Year – Luis Enrique
Tropical Contemporary Artist of the Year – Prince Royce

Regional Mexican Category

Album of the Year – “Intocable 2011,” Intocable
Song of the Year – “El Padrino,” Joan Sebastian
Male Artist of the Year – Espinoza Paz
Female Artist of the Year – Jenni Rivera
Mexican Group or Duo of the Year – Intocable
New Artist of the Year – Calibre 50
Banda Artist of the Year – Larry Hernández
Duranguense Artist of the Year – K-Paz de la Tierra
Grupero Artist of the Year – Marco Antonio Solis
Norteño Artist of the Year – Intocable
Ranchero Artist of the Year – Jenni Rivera

Urban Category

Album of the Year – “Armando,” Pitbull
Song of the Year – “Taboo,” Don Omar
Artist of the Year – Pitbull