Ángela Aguilar received the Musical Dynasty Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards ceremony on Sunday night (June 9), but she was the youngest of the eight winners.
“The legacy that I have had the honor of being a part of is beautiful and full of joy and trajectory and music, and when I receive this award, I remember that and not myself. And that's what makes me happy,” Aguilar told Billboard's Leila Cobo in an exclusive backstage interview.
“It's so cool to be here and be surrounded by women that I've looked up to since I was a kid and see women who are literally older than me and have careers that are much older than me,” the 20-year-old regional Mexican singer added. “It's possible and you have superpowers in music.”
At the event, Aguilar performed a heartfelt version of her father Pepe Aguilar's enduring hit “Me Vas a Extrañar,” set to a romantic piano melody by Arthur Hanlon, before surprising her with a video message from her father, who is currently on vacation in Japan and was unable to accompany her to the ceremony.
“It's so sweet that my dad took time out of his holiday to send me this message,” she said. “I miss him so much and going to awards shows without him makes me feel like I'm missing something, so this video makes me feel a little less alone.”
Additionally, Aguilar revealed that his next single is titled “Gotitas Saladas,” a modern mariachi song he wrote with two friends.
Aguilar was one of eight female artists honored at the second annual Billboard Latin Women in Music awards, which also included Estefan (Legend Award), Ana Bárbara (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Woman of the Year Karol G.
Watch the full interview above.