Lauren Jauregui presents Ángela Aguilar with the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Women In Music 2025.
Lauren Jauregui:
Hello everyone!
At just 21 years old, tonight’s Breakthrough Award honoree Ángela Aguilar has music in her blood. Born into the legendary Aguilar dynasty, she recognized the importance of finding her own sound and has been carving her distinct path, one glorious note at a time. She’s had four entries on the Hot Latin Songs chart, including the viral sensation “Dime Cómo Quieres,” which hit No. 8, and her 2024 hit “POR EL CONTRARIO” with Leonardo Aguilar and Becky G (who’s here tonight—hey, girl!). That same song also reached No. 17 and hit No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart. This past June, Ángela was honored with the Musical Dynasty Award at Billboard Latin Women in Music. Clearly, Ángela’s mission to honor and elevate the rich sounds of Música Mexicana is resonating with fans.
Whether she’s breathing new life into boleros or commanding the mariachi stage, she’s proving that traditional music isn’t just alive—it’s flourishing. And she’s leading the charge with a vision that’s simultaneously nostalgic and boldly contemporary. Ángela embodies the empowering spirit at the heart of Billboard Women in Music. As she breaks through in a genre where women have often been overlooked, she’s bringing others right along with her, calling for more female songwriters, producers, and artists to step into the spotlight.
And now, let’s shine that light on this year’s Breakthrough Award winner as we take a look at Ángela Aguilar!
