Star lineup for “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2012 Latin Music Awards

Paulina Rubio to perform

2/14/2012

Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock.

Univision Network announced the additional list of megastar acts that will join the already powerhouse roster of this year’s highly anticipated “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2012 Latin Music Awards to air live from the AmericanAirlines Arena Thursday 7-11 p.m.

The performers that will join the lineup of entertainers include the renowned Mexican singer and this year’s “Premio Lo Nuestro Excellence Award” recipient Pepe Aguilar. Additional artists taking center stage are dynamic duo Chino y Nacho, regional Mexican music star Espinoza Paz, Puerto Rican singer Sie7e, merengue sensation Elvis Crespo, Colombian vallenato group Los del Puenteand celebrated Mexican ensemble bandMariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.

Also, Latin music pop icon Paulina Rubio will take the stage alongside Espinoza Paz. And for the first time on television, international Italian singer Laura Pausini performs her new single “Jamás Abandoné.” This year’s awards show will up the ante with a special mega production opening number from reggaetón heavy hitter Daddy Yankee, performing his ultra-popular hit “Lovumba.” In a blazing triple threat performance, Juan Magan, El Cata and Pitbull will team up to set the stage on fire singing the chart topping single “Bailando Por El Mundo.”

In addition to honoring the biggest names in Latin music, “Premios Lo Nuestro” 2012 will recognize beloved iconic television personality Mario Kreutzberger, aka Don Francisco, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting his 50 year career and his contributions to the music industry.

The show will turn up its star power with special guest presenters including worldwide Spanish pop extraordinaire Enrique Iglesias.

Preceding the award show, “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2012 will pair up music and fashion with an interactive glam-filled red carpet starting at 7 p.m. and hosted by “Primer Impacto” (First Impact) co-host Bárbara Bermudo and “Nuestra Belleza Latina” (Our Latin Beauty) host Giselle Blondet.

Fashion guru and “Sal y Pimienta” (Salt and Pepper) host Rodner Figueroa will also be on hand to provide his style commentary on the night’s best and worst dressed. For the first time ever, viewers can participate in all the red carpet action and provide their own opinions to Rodner’s style judgments by texting or sending messages via www.univision.com.