Miami, Fl Abril 24, 2025. The iconic artist Ivy Queen, in collaboration with BRAVAS Entertainment and Billboard, led a historic moment during the Billboard Latin Women in Music 2025 gala, held on April 23 at Telemundo Center in Miami, FL. The special event celebrated the growing presence and leadership of women in the Latin music industry.
The evening began with welcoming remarks from Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer Latin, who highlighted the unstoppable rise of women across the sector. Ivy Queen followed with an emotional speech, reflecting on her journey, the challenges she faced as a reggaetón pioneer, and her deep commitment to supporting new generations of women artists and executives.
As part of the night’s message of evolution and legacy, Sonia Clavell officially introduced BRAVAS Entertainment, a platform born from experience, faith, and the need to build real structure for women with purpose.
BRAVAS focuses on creating sustainable pathways in the industry through professional development, mentorship, creative production, music distribution, and support networks that uplift female talent with clear intention and direction.
The event also unveiled “La Liga Femenina,” the first all-women urban music compilation project, presented by acclaimed producer Boy Wonder CF. Launched with the support of Ivy Queen, the reigning queen and pioneer of reggaetón, this initiative brings together emerging voices in urban music in a collaborative effort to elevate and spotlight female talent with quality and vision.
The evening concluded with the official recognition of the 45 women honored on Billboard’s 2025 Latin Women in Music list, celebrating their transformative impact across fields including production, executive leadership, artist representation, and digital innovation.
This event reinforces the shared commitment of Billboard, Ivy Queen, and BRAVAS Entertainment to the structural and sustained advancement of women in music.
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