Latin Grammy Awards 2015: Getting to Know Co-Hosts Roselyn Sanchez & Jacqueline Bracamontes
Roselyn Sanchez will host the Latin Grammys for the first time ever. Joining her will be Jacqueline Bracamontes.
The Puerto Rican singer-actress will be one of the major highlights in a show that already features performances by Will Smith with Bomba Estereo, J Balvin, Juan Luis Guerra, Raquel Sofia and Matisse among others.
"I simply cannot wait for November 19th to have the honor to host the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. To be able to celebrate the best of Latin music with our incredible artists is going to be one of the most memorable nights of my life," Sánchez said according to EW. "I appreciate the opportunity and I'm very much looking forward to having a fantastic time with my colleagues, friends and fans."
Sanchez, who is well-known for the singles "Amor Amor" and "Noche De Verano," recently stepped down from her position as the co-host of Univision's Miss USA pageant.
Sanchez's big breakout came in 2001 when she was cast in the Jackie Chan hit "Rush Hour 2" as Isabella Molina. She also played a crucial part in "Chasing Papi" alongside Sofia Vergara and Jaci Velasquez. Other major film roles include "Edison" (2005), "Larceny" (2004), "Nightstalker" (2002), "Boat Trip" (2002) and "Rush Hour 3" (2007).
She has also featured prominently in the TV series "Devious Maids" and appeared in "Desperate Housewifes," "Royal Pains" and "Without a Trace."
The actress has been nominated for numerous ALMA Awards and won in 2008 for her work in "Without a Trace." She was also nominated for her work on "Rush Hour 2," "Fame L.A." and "Act of Valor."
She is set to appear in the upcoming film "Mothers Day," which hits theaters in 2016. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, Sharon Stone, Eva Amurri, Courteney Cox and Paul Wesley.
In her musical career, Sanchez recorded the album "Borinquena."
Bracamontes is a Mexican actress and former model who has appeared in a plethora of telenovelas including "Sortilegio," during which she appeared alongside William Levy. She also appeared in "Mujeres Asesinas," "Hijos de Dios," "Las Tontas No Van al Cielo," "Heridas de Amor," "La Fea Mas Bella," "Rubi" and "Vivan los Ninos" among others.
She has been nominated for numerous Premios TVyNovelas and won in 2004 for Best Female Revelation in "Alegrijes y Rebujos." She was also nominated for her work in "Sortilegio," "Las Tontas no van al cielo" and "Heridas de Amor."
The Latin Grammys will take place on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. EST. They can be viewed on Univision.
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