MTV Awards: Latin America

Mexican singer Julieta Venegas and Puerto Rican artist Daddy Yankee perform during the show Oct. 19, 2006, for the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America.

Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee accepts his Artist of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Singer Julieta Venegas performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Mexican singer Julieta Venegas receives her MTV Latino America 2006 Music Award for Best Solo Artist on Oct. 19, 2006. Behind Venegas is Chris Pontius, dressed as an MTV "party boy." Venegas, an accordion player, had been up for six awards.

Mana lead singer Fher accepts the Legend Award at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. The Mexican pop-rock band also was honored with awards for Best Rock Artist and for Video of the Year ("Labios Compartidos").

The Mexican pop-rock band Mana performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Musical group Panda accepts the Best Group or Duet award at MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. Panda also won the awards for Best Alternative Artist, Best Independent Artist, and Breakthrough Artist.

British singer Robbie Williams lifts his MTV Latino America 2006 music award for Best International Pop Artist in Mexico City on Oct. 19, 2006. Another British pop star, James Blunt, won the prize for Best International New Artist, and My Chemical Romance won in the category of Best International Rock Artist.

Colombian singer Shakira performs at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America in Mexico City on Oct. 19, 2006. She was awarded Song of the Year for her duet with Wyclef Jean, "Hips Don't Lie."

Singer Shakira performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Kudai accepts their award for Best Pop Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Musical groups Allison and Belanova perform during the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. Allison won the trophy for Best New Artist -- North.

Singer Fonseca poses in the press room with his award for Best New Artist -- Central America during the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. Juanes won for Best Artist -- Central America.

Singer Axel poses for a photo in the press room with his Best New Artist -- South America award during the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. Gustavo Cerati won for Best Artist -- South America.

Singers Nelly Furtado and Calle 13 perform onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Members of the Puerto Rican group Calle 13 arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America in Mexico City on Oct. 19, 2006. Calle 13 won the award for Most Promising Artist.

Johnny Knoxville, Blue Demon and Chris Pontius appear onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Musical group Allison and Belanova perform onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.

Actress Ana de la Reguera, who helped host the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, speaks onstage at the Palacio De Los Deportes on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City. She starred in the movie "Nacho Libre" with Jack Black.

Singer Amy Lee of Evanescence performs during the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America on Oct. 19, 2006, in Mexico City.