Premios Juventud 2026 will honor iconic Latin Contemporary music artists Marc Anthony and Yandel as “Agents of Change” at its upcoming affair — heading to Andalucia in a first-ever departure from the Americas.
The honors to Anthony and Yandel are tied to “a distinction recognizing artists who use their influence to champion social causes, inspire future generations, and create a positive impact in their communities.”
The two will receive the honor during the latest edition Premios Juventud, which will be held in Europe for the first time as part of PJ Fest, a new week long cultural and music experience, on September 3 from the Starlite Auditorium in Marbella, Spain.
Anthony will be recognized for his commitment to empowering future generations and for his philanthropic work through Maestro Cares Foundation, which since 2012 has supported the development of more than 35 projects across Latin America and the United States to improve the lives of children and underserved communities. This year, he is also leading “Unidos por Venezuela,” the benefit concert and international telethon supporting Venezuela’s recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes. His humanitarian efforts were recently recognized with a place on the TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list.
Yandel will be honored for his longstanding support of community and educational initiatives, his commitment to advancing mental health awareness within the music industry, and his dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists and musicians. Through charitable initiatives, educational programs, and collaborations with emerging talent, the Puerto Rican artist has used his platform to create opportunities and promote the growth of Latino talent. For nearly two years, his Yandel Sinfónico Tour, which blends reggaetón with local symphony orchestras, has created employment and performance opportunities for more than 250 classical musicians while fostering live collaborations with music students and professional orchestras in cities around the world.
In addition to receiving the Agent of Change recognition, both artists are also nominees at Premios Juventud 2026: Marc Anthony is nominated in three categories, while Yandel received two nominations this year.
Premios Juventud is a TelevisaUnivision production and will be broadcast “live” on September 3 across the Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión networks and will be accessible via both ViX, and YouTube, starting at 7pm Eastern and at 5pm hora CDMX.
Presenters and additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
