The 2025 Premios Juventud trophies were handed out Thursday night (Sept. 25) in Panama at a ceremony filled with exciting performances by stars ranging from Marc Anthony and Gloria Trevi to this year’s Agents of Change honorees, Carlos Vives and Myke Towers.
The event started with a powerful tribute to Panama that included a combination of legends, music icons and emerging artists, with Boza, Dímelo Flow, Farruko, Los Rabanes, Nando Boom, Natti Natasha, Samy and Sandra Sandoval, Sech and Willie Colón performing classics such as “La Murga”, “Ellos Benia Dem Bow” and “Gallina Fina”.
Other Latin music stars shone with their vibrant performances at the first-ever edition of the event held outside the United States. Xavi made his Premios Juventud debut, performing his single “Corazón de Piedra”; Maluma took the stage to sing his latest hit “Bronceador,” and Grupo Firme performed “El Beneficio de la Duda.” Additionally, Bad Gyal sang “Da Me,” Camilo and Morat joined forces for their collaboration “Me Toca a Mí,” and Farruko presented “Bandido” along with his new single, “Oe Oe.”
Hosted by Alejandra Espinoza, Clarissa Molina, and Nadia Ferreira, the 22nd edition of Premios Juventud was broadcast live from the Figali Convention Center in Panama City via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión, and ViX.
Bad Bunny and Morat led the winners’ list of winners with three awards each. The Puerto Rican superstar won best urban track (“DTMF”), best urban mix (“Adivino”), and best urban album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), while the Colombian band got favorite group or duo of the year, best pop/rock song (“Me Toca a Mí”), and best pop album (Ya Es Mañana).
The Premio Juventud artist of the year award went to Karol G, who also won tropical hit of the year (“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”). Carín León also got two trophies: best Mexican music song (“El Amor de Mi Herida”) and best Mexican music album (Boca Chueca, Vol. 1).
But who topped our ranking of the best performances of the night? Keep reading to find out!