Ecuadorian Artists Shine at 8th Annual Heat Awards in the Dominican Republic

Although the three ecuadorian artists who competed in the 8th Annual Heat Awards they did not get the longed-for statuette, they did shine with their live performances the night of this Thursday June 8 in Dominican Republic.

Andreína Bravo, Dayanara Peralta and Mar Rendón left the name of Ecuador very high in the musical gala that took place in the cap cana beach.

Mar, who participated in the category ‘Music Promise’ performed his iconic version of Laura is not herein pop rock, which he popularized since he participated in the reality La Academia. “I grew up influenced by my dad, who was an 80s rocker, I grew up listening to Queen, Guns and roses, also Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, who started doing pop rock. I always wanted to do that genre and now I’m living it”, recounted the singer in a backstage interview.

Mar Rendón, Dayanara and Andreina Bravo add the Ecuadorian touch to the 2023 Heat Awards

Dayanarawho was also fighting for the title of ‘Musical Promise’, swept the Caribbean stage when she sang her anthem cattleWith Knowho was also a candidate for a medal in the Latin awards and at the same time one of the four hosts of the evening.

the gala of the Heat Latin Music Awards started around 6:00 p.m. (Ecuadorian time), with the animation of Kunno, Anais Castro, Marko and the Ecuadorian Michela Pincay. As a great appointment of the industry, nominees and special guests, such as Eddie Herrerafilled the little more than three hours of the event with music.

Some of the shows that stood out occurred as a couple, when the spouses appeared mike bay (HEAT artist and best Andean region artist) and Greeicy (best female artist), then Jay WHeeler (best artist north region) and Samira. Another duet, in addition to Dayanara and Kunno’s, was that of Shadow Blow with Yailin the most viral, whose ex-partner anuel aa Instead, he sang solo at the closing of the contest. The urban artist was the third and last honoree of the meeting.

On the other hand, a memorable spectacle was that of Niche group, which was celebrated with the trophies for best group or band and for their career. The salsa group commemorated more than 40 years of experience with a concert that mixed their greatest hits, such as An adventure y Cali pachanguero.

Michela Pincay documents her experience as a presenter at the Heat Awards where she shared the stage with famous ‘influencers’

Heat Award Winners 2023

• Best Female Artist: Greeicy
• Best Northern Region Artist: Jay Wheeler
• Influencer of the year: Domelipa
• Best Andean Region Artist: mike bay
• Best Male Artist: Sweep
• Best rock artist: I have to
• Breakthrough Artist: Lit Killah
• Artist HEAT: mike bay
• Best pop artist: Sebastian Yatra
• Best urban artist: Karol G
• Best group or band: Niche group
• Tribute to the trajectory: the alpha
• musical promise: mario bautista
• Best Collaboration: The see youArchangel and Bad Bunny
• Best tropical artist: Romeo Santos
• Best South Region Artist: Shaving
• Recognition of trajectory: Niche group
• Best popular regional artist: Christian Nodal
• Song of the year: Provencede Karol G
• Best video: While I heal from the heartKarol G
• Innovation Award: Mau y Ricky
• Best Dominican Urban Artist: the alpha
• DJ of the year: Adonis
• Best music platform content: Alofoke (E)