"Best Latino Artist of 2012" winner accepts award during show transmission on Tr3s, Sept. 15th at 9pm (ET/PT)

“2012 MTV Video Music Awards” live from STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT

Tr3s, the bilingual/bicultural entertainment destination for Latinos in the US, announces nominees for the annual “Tr3s Best Latino Artist of 2012” presented by Kia Motors and M&M’SÒ in celebration of the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards”. This year’s standout talents include Jennifer Lopez, Juanes, Pitbull, Romeo Santos and Wisin Y Yandel. Starting today thru September 5^th, viewers can vote for their “Tr3s Best Latino Artist of 2012” by visiting vma.tr3s.com online.  The winner will be announced during the Spanish-subtitled transmission of the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” on Tr3s on September 15 at 9p.m. (ET). To catch the live US Broadcast of the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, tune-in to MTV on Thursday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT  (Live ET/Tape delayed PT).

“I’m honored to be nominated by Tr3s and to be sharing this recognition with such great artists,” said Juanes.

"Words can't describe how excited I am to be nominated as one of Tr3s 2012 Best Latino Artist," said Romeo. 

Vote for this year’s nominees Jennifer Lopez, Romeo, Pitbull, Juanes or Wisin y Yandel starting today thru September 5^thon vma.tr3s.com