The Cuban influencer and model Samantha Hernández joyfully announced on Sunday that she has been invited to the 27th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards, scheduled for November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Visibly excited, Hernández shared the news via an Instagram reel, where she could hardly contain her excitement: "We've been invited to the Latin Grammys. We're going to the Latin Grammys, folks, I've been invited to the Latin Grammys," she exclaimed, laughing and still in disbelief at the incredible opportunity.
Alongside the video, Hernández included a personal reflection on the hard work that has brought her to this moment: "Looking back today, I realize that every tough moment, every tear, every sacrifice, and every time I chose not to listen to those who doubted me, was worth it."
"The journey hasn't been perfect, but it's been mine. And if I've learned anything, it's that when you know who you are and where you want to go, the noise from others fades into the background. Today, life gifts me with another one of those moments that once seemed so distant. Thank you to the Latin Grammys for the invitation and for allowing me to experience this special moment. And to the little girl who once dreamed of all this… look at how far we've come. And this is just the beginning," Samantha added.
With over 700,000 followers on Instagram, the model acknowledged that the fast pace of her work sometimes keeps her from appreciating her achievements: "Sometimes I'm so focused on achieving all I've dreamed of, I forget to look at all I've accomplished."
Her invitation to the event is not tied to any musical nomination but rather her status as a public figure and influencer in the Hispanic entertainment scene within the United States.
Recently, she was featured as a model in the music video "La Foto" by El Shadow alongside Nicky Jam, released last August. In September, she experienced another significant moment when she became one of the six finalists in a Telemundo casting for digital content creators, being the only Cuban to reach that stage.
The Latin Grammy ceremony will be broadcast by Univision and ViX starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, featuring Cuban representation in the nominations. Eight artists from the island are competing in categories such as Best Traditional Tropical Album, Latin Jazz, and Classical Composition, including notable figures like Omara Portuondo, Leoni Torres, and Tania León.
Insights into Samantha Hernández's Latin Grammy Invitation
Why was Samantha Hernández invited to the Latin Grammys?
Samantha Hernández was invited to the Latin Grammys due to her influence and status as a public figure in the Hispanic entertainment industry, not for a musical nomination.
What are some of Samantha Hernández's recent achievements?
Recently, Samantha participated as a model in the "La Foto" music video by El Shadow with Nicky Jam and was a finalist in a Telemundo casting for digital content creators.