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Carlos Rivera Wins Big at 2026 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List

The popularly known Premios Heat were hosted for the first time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Thursday night (Nov. 5).

Carlos Rivera was crowned the top winner at the 2026 Heat Latin Music Awards on Nov. 5, taking home prizes for best male artist, best music video for his collaboration with Alejandro Fernández, "Sin Despedida," and album of the year for his album ¡Vida México!. Karol G claimed the title of best female artist, while Grupo Firme earned regional Mexican artist of the year. Ovy on the Drums was named producer of the year.

Other winners included Gloria Trevi as best group or band, Los Ángeles Azules as best rock artist, and Maná as best tropical artist. Grupo Firme also took home the award for best southern region artist. The ceremony, for the first time ever, was held in Mexico City with collaboration from the government of Jalisco and the municipality of Puerto Vallarta.

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