Spanish pop singer Ana Mena will perform live at the Premios Juventud music awards ceremony in Marbella on September 3, organizers confirmed.
The artist was named as a headliner in the first group of confirmed performers for the event, marking her inaugural appearance on the Premios Juventud stage.
Premios Juventud is an annual awards show presented by Spanish-language television network Univision to celebrate achievements in Latin pop culture, music, and entertainment. Holding the gala in Marbella allows Mena to play in front of a home crowd, as the resort city is located in her native province of Malaga in southern Spain.
Organizers announced that the upcoming ceremony will run under the slogan 'Connect to the Vibe'. Mena forms part of an initial lineup that features prominent Latin recording artists including Quevedo, Marc Anthony, Farruko, Mau y Ricky, Elvis Crespo, DU Rous, and Christian Nodal. Colombian artist Greeicy is the only other female performer announced in the first wave of acts.
Summer Single and Festival Appearances
Mena is expected to showcase her single 'Pa' ti toa' during the broadcast. Released two months ago as a collaborative track with Spanish pop star Lola Indigo, the vibrant song quickly gained traction across digital platforms to become one of the signature hits of the summer season.
Radio network CADENA 100 previously highlighted the collaboration after featuring Mena and Indigo performing the song live at the Rock in Rio Lisboa music festival in Portugal. The Lisbon event is one of Europe's largest pop and rock festivals, attracting major international acts.
The award show booking comes shortly after Mena's high-profile performance in Madrid on July 20. She took the stage at Plaza de Cibeles to entertain crowds during the official homecoming celebration for the Spanish national football team, providing a merengue performance following Spain's world championship title victory.
Plaza de Cibeles is a famous square in central Madrid featuring a historic marble fountain and neoclassical monuments. The plaza traditionally serves as the primary gathering point for major sporting celebrations in the Spanish capital.
Album Production and Career Trajectory
Mena entered the recording studio approximately one year ago to begin crafting her next full-length studio album. The project is designed as the follow-up to her album 'Bellodrama', which achieved major commercial success and established her position in Spanish pop music.
Mena began her career as a child performer in Andalusia, taking early roles in television productions and singing competitions before transitioning into mainstream pop. 'Bellodrama' marked a key milestone in her career, solidifying her transition into an international recording artist.
So far, two advance tracks have been released from the upcoming album project: 'Pa' ti toa' and 'Lárgate'. The two compositions display distinct melodic styles, indicating that the new album will showcase a balance of varied musical genres and artistic approaches.
Television Roles and Personal Life
Mena has also expanded her presence on Spanish television. She was announced as a coach for the upcoming season of the talent competition 'La Voz: Kids', joining a coaching panel that includes Latin music figures Manuel Turizo, Edurne, and Antonio Orozco.
Mena's career milestones come amid changes in her personal life following her unexpected breakup with actor Oscar Casas. During their relationship, Casas regularly previewed her unreleased songs before digital distribution, including tracks recorded for the soundtrack of the film 'Idolos', in which both co-starred.
The separation led to intense media speculation regarding her personal life. About a week after news of the breakup emerged, media reports linked her to professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, though those rumors were quickly dismissed. Further media reports suggested a romance with Spanish footballer Ferran Torres following the national team victory party in Madrid.
Mena publicly addressed the reports concerning Torres, denying any romantic involvement and voicing frustration over persistent media gossip. She emphasized that public speculation should not divert attention from her music and her ongoing efforts to share her artistic work from Malaga to an international audience.
