From Emblema Fest to Singing With Enrique Iglesias, Santos Bravos Reflects on Band’s Highlights on First Anniversary
The Latin pop group also gave an intimate performance at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.
On Monday, October 19, the Latin pop group Santos Bravos marked their first anniversary, recalling some of their most significant moments since forming in 2025. These highlights include their performance at the Tecate Emblema festival in Mexico City and their collaboration with Enrique Iglesias on the song "Ooh Laka Laka La." The band's debut EP, Dual, was showcased during Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, held at Faena Theater in Miami Beach.
Kenneth Lavíll, one of the band members, expressed that performing shows in Mexico was particularly important to him. He also fondly remembered performing at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in May, with his loved ones in attendance. Another member, Leila Cobo, the co-chief content officer of Billboard, moderated the panel and presentation.
Enrique Iglesias played a significant role in the band's year, as they were invited to open his concert at FIFA Fam Fest in Monterrey, performing in front of 87,000 people. Gabi Bermúdez highlighted their performance at Premios Tu Música Urbano in Puerto Rico as a special moment for her. Alejandro Aramburú shared that performing at a concert in his home country of Peru, surrounded by his family, was a highlight for him.
Kauê Penna recalled his trip to South Korea, HYBE's headquarters, as an unforgettable experience, as it marked the band's first visit to the group's headquarters. Drew Venegas highlighted the band's performance as Iglesias' opening act during FIFA Fam Fest, praising Iglesias for his enthusiasm and support.
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