12th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards | Green Carpet Pt. 1

[BlackTree TV - Las Vegas] Entertainment Reporter Chuey Martinez hits the red capet for biggest night for Latin Music, the 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. While there he caught up with soon to be winners Jorge Villamizar and the sultry beautiful Sandra Echeverría, Stay tuned for more....

The biggest and sexiest night of the Latin music industry, the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, took place Thursday evening at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Stars from across the Latino entertainment world -- from music, TV and film -- sauntered, swayed and strutted along the green carpet for a great night of musical celebration.

As the stars started arriving, Daddy Yankee was perched high-atop a Las Vegas skyscraper lending a surreal opening to the evening as it was just beginning.

Under the stewardship of two of the most important hostesses on Spanish-language television, from Univision, Lourdes Stephen and Giselle Blondet, along with the support of Raul De Molina, the live broadcast began in earnest.

1970's heartthrob and current Hispanic TV dancing sensation , Erik Estrada and Blanca Soto, star of the highest-rated, Spanish-language telenovela were among the first to stride down the carpet. Soon followed by Zoe Saldana, Usher, Pitbull and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas.

Rene, lead singer of Puerto Rican hip-hop duo Calle 13, stayed true to their reputation, adding a touch of commentary to his entrance with the slogan "Por la educacion publica (for public education)" emblazoned on his shirt.

A fan favorite, Sofia Vergara, who returned to the green carpet for the first time in a few years was on hand, looking radiant and glamorous, She probably ran into ex-boyfriend Cristian Castro, a nominee who was set to perform later in the evening.
It was a risky way to kick-off the 12th Annual Latin Grammys with Calle 13, who launched into their controversial hit, 'Latinoamerica' accompanied by the great Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Venezuela. The song celebrates the values of Latinos across the Western ...

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• Jorge Villamizar
• Sandra Echeverria
• Latin GRAMMY Awards
• 12th Annual Latin Grammy
• 2011 Latin GRAMMY Awards
• Salsa
• Calle 3
• Winners