Fuerza Regida to Receive the Billboard Vanguard Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Categoria: Musica
The trailblazing música mexicana group will perform at the Oct. 22 ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Telemundo.
Por Billboard | 05/10/2026
Fuerza Regida will be honored with the Billboard Vanguard Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard and Telemundo can announce today (Oct. 5). The group from San Bernardino, California, will receive the award in recognition of a career defined by innovation and an unconventional creative vision that has pushed the boundaries of música mexicana and expanded the genre’s reach around the world. Related Rosalía to Receive Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards Rubén Blades to Receive Icon Award at 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards: ‘No One Succeeds Without Help’ Tito Double P, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, Kapo & More to Perform at 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards The band, a finalist for 12 awards this year, will also take the stage for a special performance during the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. “We’ve always done things our own way. We come from San Bernardino, we know who we are and where we come from, and we’ve never been afraid to take our music somewhere people might not expect it to go,” Jesús Ortiz Paz (JOP), vocalist and leader of Fuerza Regida, said in a statement. “Receiving the Billboard Vanguard Award means a lot because it recognizes that vision and everything we’ve built together. We want to keep pushing the genre forward, breaking barriers and showing the next generation that there are no limits to where our music can go.” The Billboard Vanguard Award honors artists who dare to go beyond the conventional. It recognizes those who, through their talent, inspire, innovate and open new possibilities in the world of music. The award celebrates true visionaries, artists who break barriers, redefine standards and leave an indelible mark on the music industry. Formed in 2015, Fuerza Regida has become one of the most influential acts in Mexican music, honoring its roots while continuing to take the genre into new territories. The group — which also includes José “Pelón” García, Moisés López, Khrystian Ramos and Samuel Jaimez — has developed a unique sound and identity rooted in their bicultural experience, resonating with audiences far beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre and geography. With over 46 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 35 billion career streams and 16 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 , Fuerza Regida has transformed that vision into a global impact. Their hits include “Marlboro Rojo,” “TQM,” “El Jefe” with Shakira and “Tu Boda” with Óscar Maydon, which reached No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs and No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200 . In 2025, the group hit another milestone when their ninth studio album, 111XPANTIA , debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 , becoming the highest-charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group in the all-genre chart’s history. In its second week, the LP r