Source: CCTV.com

04-26-2009 15:02

Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex has won eight awards, and Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias, six, awards at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Iglesias, who's touring in Europe, accepted his first two awards via satellite from Minsk, Belarus. And he also performed "I'm Crying For You" thousands of miles away.

Thursday's show started with Aventura joined by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin &Yandel and American hip-hop singer Akon.

Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana, whose rock, salsa and jazz fusion has reinvented the musical culture for more than 40 years, was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The legendary guitarist was backed up by Mexican rock band Mana.

Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee was also honoured with the Spirit of Hope Award, in recognition of his commitment and humanitarian work through his foundation "Heart of Warrior".

The Billboard Latin Music Awards honours the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music. This is determined by sales and radio airplay data during a one-year period.

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Editor:Zhao Yanchen