Univision’s ‘Premios Juventud’ Finalists.

Hispanic America voted and the results are in. The Univision Network unveiled the finalists of “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards), Spanish-language television’s first ever awards show where Hispanic youth honors its idols. The 2-hour entertainment extravaganza will be broadcast live from Miami on Thursday, September 23 from 9-11 pm ET/PT (8-10 pm Central/Mountain).

Superstar actress/singer Thalía leads with 12 nominations in unconventional and unique categories such as “She Steals the Show” and “Dream Chick.” Jennifer Lopez and Chayanne follow with 6 nods each. Lopez is nominated in the categories of “She’s Totally Red Carpet” and “Hottest Romance” along with hubbie Marc Anthony. Puerto Rican heartthrob Chayanne vies for the titles “He’s Got Style” and “My Idol Is.”

Five-award contender Colombian recording sensation Shakira shares nominations with other well-known Latin celebrities in the categories “All Over the Dial” and “Best Moves.” In addition to being nominated in the categories of “Dynamic Duet,” “Catchiest Tune” and “CD to Die For,” multi-platinum selling rocker Juanes will perform the worldwide live debut of his latest hit “Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor” (I Am Worthless Without Your Love). Other 3-award nominees include Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Myrka Dellanos and Liberación.

“Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Shrek 2” and “El Crimen del Padre Amaro” (The Crime of Father Amaro) compete against “Selena,” the film made in memory of one of Hispanic America’s favorite idols, for “All-time Best Flick,” while Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa and Oscar de la Hoya go head-to-head for “Hottest Male Athlete.” Nominees for “Hottest Female Athlete” include Mexico’s Track and Field star and Olympic silver medallist Ana Guevara. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of the legendary prized boxer, finds himself as a contender in the category of “Rookie that Rocks.” Chavez, who will also be a presenter at the awards ceremony, competes in this category against soccer superstar goalie Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Chicago White Sox pitcher José Contreras and Florida Marlins outfielder Miguel Cabrera.

Recognizing popularity and overall achievement in five categories – Film, Music, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture – “Premios Juventud” also promises to offer TV viewers the hippest of red carpet arrivals featuring live performances during its “Premios Juventud: Noche de Estrellas” (Youth Awards: Night of Stars) at 8pm ET (7pm Central).
In the interest of Hispanic America’s youth and its future, the Univision Network will award three scholarships during its live broadcast of “Premios Juventud.” The three scholarships will be awarded in the areas of Music, Sports and Academic Excellence in the amount of $10,000 each.

The complete list of finalists follows alphabetically within each category:

CATEGORÍAS DE CINE (FILM CATEGORIES)

¡Qué actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)
1) Antonio Banderas
2) César Evora
3) Diego Luna
4) Gael García

Actriz que se roba la pantalla (She Steals the Show)
1) Jennifer López
2) Salma Hayek
3) Thalía
4) Yadhira Carrillo

Película más padre (All-time Best Flick)
1) The Crime of Father Amaro
2) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
3) Selena
4) Shrek 2

CATEGORÍAS DE MÚSICA (MUSIC CATEGORIES)

La pareja más pareja (Dynamic Duet)
1) Juanes with Nelly Furtado
2) Maná with Santana
3) Marc Anthony with Jennifer López
4) Thalía with Fat Joe

¡Qué rico se mueve! (Best Moves)
1) Chayanne
2) David Bisbal
3) Shakira
4) Thalía

Voz del momento (All Over the Dial)
1) Chayanne
2) Paulina Rubio
3) Shakira
4) Thalía

La más pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)
1) “A Dios le Pido” – Juanes
2) “A Quién le Importa” – Thalía
3) “Bulería” – David Bisbal
4) “El Za Za Za – La Mesa que Más Aplauda” – Liberación

Me muero sin ese CD (CD to Die For)
1) De Viaje – Sin Bandera
2) Greatest Hits – Thalía
3) Sincero- Chayanne
4) Un Día Normal – Juanes

La más retocada (Best Re-Mix)
1) “A Puro Dolor” – Son by Four
2) “El Za Za Za – La Mesa que Más Aplauda” – Climax / Liberación
3) “La Vida es un Carnaval” – Celia Cruz
4) “La Vida Loca” – Ricky Martin

Canción rompehielo (Party Starter)
1) “A Quién le Importa” – Thalía
2) “El Za Za Za – La Mesa que Más Aplauda” – Liberación
3) “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” – Celia Cruz
4) “Sabes a Chocolate” – Kumbia Kings with Pee Wee González

CATEGORÍAS DE DEPORTES (SPORTS CATEGORIES)

El deportista de alto voltaje (Hottest Male Athlete)
1) Alex Rodríguez – Baseball
2) Cuauhtémoc Blanco – Soccer
3) Oscar de la Hoya -Boxing
4) Sammy Sosa – Baseball

La deportista de alta tensión (Hottest Female Athlete)
1) Ana Guevara -Track and Field
2) Fabiola Zuluaga – Tennis
3) Gabriela Sabatini – Tennis
4) Wanda Rijo -Weightlifting

Me pongo la camiseta de… (I am a Die Hard Fan of…)
1) La Selección Mexicana
2) Las Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara
3) Los Angeles Lakers
4) New York Yankees

Novato del año (Rookie that Rocks)
1) Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa -Soccer
2) José Contreras – Baseball
3) Julio César Chávez Jr.- Boxing
4) Miguel Cabrera -Baseball

Encontronazos clásicos (Most Explosive Rivals)
1) Argentina Vs. Brasil
2) Boston Red Sox Vs. New York Yankees
3) Las Aguilas del América Vs. Las Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara
4) México Vs. USA

CATEGORÍAS DE IMAGEN Y MODA (FASHION AND IMAGE CATEGORIES)

Quiero vestir como ella (She’s Totally Red Carpet)
1) Jennifer López
2) Myrka Dellanos
3) Shakira
4) Thalía

El de mejor estilo (He’s Got Style)
1) Chayanne
2) Jorge Ramos
3) Luis Miguel
4) Ricky Martin

¡Está buenísimo! (He’s So Hot!)
1) Chayanne
2) Eduardo Verástegui
3) Gabriel Soto
4) Ricky Martin

Chica que me quita el sueño (Dream Chick)
1) Jennifer López
2) Roselyn Sánchez
3) Shakira
4) Thalía

CATEGORÍAS CULTURA POP (POP CULTURE CATEGORIES)

Mi ídolo es (My Idol Is)
1) Chayanne
2) Selena
3) Shakira
4) Thalía

Tórridos romances (Hottest Romance)
1) Jennifer López and Marc Anthony
2) Luis Miguel and Myrka Dellanos
3) Niurka Marcos and Bobby Larios
4) Thalía and Tommy Mottola

En la mira de los paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)
1) Jennifer López and Marc Anthony
2) Luis Miguel and Myrka Dellanos
3) Niurka Marcos and Bobby Larios
4) Thalía