Chiquis to Host Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026: ‘I’m Always Doing My Best to Uplift & Empower Women’

Chiquis is poised to host the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, Billboard and Telemundo can announce Thursday (April 9). The two-hour special, which will air live on April 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET via Telemundo, will also stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.

“To be able to host this event, present these incredible women, and share the same atmosphere with them is amazing. It’s empowering, it feels great, and I’m so grateful that they thought of me for this,” Chiquis tells Billboard over the phone about her hosting duties this year.

The Mexican-American artist was among the 2025 honorees, and received the Impact Award. “Last year, when I was honored, I told myself, ‘I would love to host,’ and look, it happened! I’m always doing my best to uplift and empower women, whether through my music or everything else I do,” adds the singer-songwriter. “And what better way to do that than on a night dedicated to women — Latin women that I admire and who inspire me as well.”

The announcement comes on the heels of Chiquis’ recent singles — the ethereal, R&B-infused “eres MÁS,” and the nylon guitar-driven “Volví.” A three-time Latin Grammy winner, the self-proclaimed Abeja Reina remains an influential voice in regional Mexican music, while also thriving as a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for the Latin community.

In 2025, Ana Bárbara hosted the Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony.

This year’s edition will celebrate an extraordinary roster of artists. Becky G is set to receive the Global Impact Award, Ivy Queen will be honored with the Pioneer Award, Joy will be recognized with the Spirit of Change Award, Julieta Venegas will take home the Artistic Excellence Award, and Young Miko will be celebrated with the Unstoppable Artist Award. Additional honorees and performers for the event will be revealed soon.