Ángela Aguilar was honored with the Musical Dynasty Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony on Sunday night (June 9), making her the youngest of eight honorees.
“The legacy I've been privileged to be a part of has been beautiful and full of joy and trajectory and music and when I receive this award, I'm thinking about that, not myself, and that makes me happy,” Aguilar said. of Billboard Leila Cobo in an exclusive backstage interview.
“It feels really good to be here and to be surrounded by women I've admired since I was a little girl, literally seeing women who have careers longer than me,” added the 20-year-old Mexican Regional singer. “It's also possible that we have a superpower in music.”
At the event, Aguilar performed a heartfelt version of her father Pepe Aguilar's all-time hit “Me Vas a Extrañar” accompanied by the romantic piano melodies of Arthur Hanlon. She was surprised by a video message from her dad, who is currently on holiday in Japan and couldn't accompany her to the awards.
“It's beautiful that my dad took time out of his vacation to send me this message,” she expressed. “I miss him so much and going to the awards without him makes me feel like I'm missing something, but with this video, I felt a little less alone.”
In addition, Aguilar revealed that her next single will be called “Gotitas Saladas” and is a modern mariachi that she co-wrote with two of her friends.
Aguilar is one of eight female artists honored at the second annual Billboard Latin Women in Music, including Estefan (Legend Award), Ana Bárbara (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Woman of the Year Karol G.
Watch the full interview above.
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