Exclusive! Natti Natasha Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Her Latin Billboards Week
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Prepare yourself for serious life envy, because Dominican singer Natti Natasha had the best time at the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards and the events that led to the big night.
The 29-year-old — who, you may remember, won latin rhythm song of the year in 2013 for her megahit collaboration with Don Omar, "Dutty Love" — started the week performing at a Billboard showcase, later spoke on a panel with Orange Is the New Black's Jackie Cruz, and finished by totally owning the red carpet in a glitzy choker-detailed dress that complemented her signature sleek straight hairstyle. And she kept the fun going all night, snapping exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of it all for POPSUGAR Latina. Read on to check out all the action straight from her POV. Want even more? Take a look at Luis Coronel's exclusive photo diary.
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Monday, April 25
"Let's kick off the Billboard Latin Music Awards! What better way than to have me perform at the Más y Más Música Artist Showcase? Here I am walking the red carpet of the event."
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Monday, April 25
"I was a bit nervous, but always excited to take the stage! The adrenaline rush is so real!"
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Tuesday, April 26
"New day, new task: find a dress for the awards! Good thing I had my friend Jessica Cabrillo to come dress shopping with me. Imagine picking a dress while filming an interview #Boss!"
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Tuesday, April 26
"After trying several dresses, I finally found the one! Read on to see the one I picked."
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Wednesday, April 27
"Let's show girl power! Here I am with my friends Ednita Nazario, Fanny Lu, Jackie Cruz, Paty Cantú, and Soledad in our photo shoot before The Divas Panel."
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Wednesday, April 27
"What an honor to get to discuss female power in the industry with my fellow divas! Girls, we #slayed up on that stage!"
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Thursday, April 28
"Never stop working! Here I am with Daniel Sarcos and Ana Maria in a live interview for Telemundo's Un Nuevo Dia."
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Thursday, April 28
"OK, let’s get ready for the big night. Hair and makeup — what girl doesn't feel like a princess when she gets dolled up? Thank you for the amazing look, my loves!"
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Thursday, April 28
"Carpet ready. #Flawless"
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Thursday, April 28
"One of my favorite parts of coming to an award show is running into my friends! Here I am with the legendary La India; my boys, Zion & Lennox; and the supertalented Farruko."
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Thursday, April 28
"Love my fans! Gotta take my seat inside, but first, let's take a selfie ;)"
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Thursday, April 28
"No matter what I do, I do it with a big smile. I’m living a dream I had since I was a young girl, so regardless of any ups and downs, I stay positive and keep on keeping on! Until the next, my lovelies! Kisses, Natti"