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The Lose You to Love Me singer Selena Gomez has been making waves on social media. Recently, Telemundo and Billboard announced that the actor and singer, Selena, will be receiving the 'Woman of the Year' award at the Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards.
As the announcement came out on social media, fans and followers rushed to wish Selena love and luck. However, the reactions from netizens have been divided.
While some congratulated her, others questioned Selena receiving the award. Some even wondered why Selena was getting the Latin women's music award, given that she was born in Texas.
This is what one of them had to say:
Latin born in Texas? 😂😂😂- questioned (@brunoxfonseca)
The internet is divided over Selena Gomez receiving the 'Woman of the Year' Award
Billboard and Telemundo recently announced that Selena Gomez will be receiving the Woman of the Year award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards. This announcement has sparked discussions online, and netizens have divided reactions to the news.
While many of Selena's fans are excited and proud of her recognition, others felt that the award must to given to someone who is a Latina.
This is what some of Selena's excited fans had to say:
''Wow congrats Selena this is huge for you and everyone from home who looks up to you''- added (@THEDALE_)
''Selena’s clearly having the year of her life. She deserves it! ♥️''-penned (@MsAnjaliB)
''Selena continues to show how impactful she is in both music and beyond''- stated (@SirTopiano)
While these were some of the cheerful comments, there were some reactions from netizens who questioned if Selena was a Latina. For context, Selena Gomez was born in Texas, which is why she is an American by birth. However, her father Ricardo Gome is of Mexican descent, so that way she has Mexican heritage from her dad's side.
Nevertheless, these were some of the gloomy reactions the announcement received from netizens:
''can they give it to an actual latin woman who was born or raised or has ever lived in a latin country? thank u''- questioned (@INMYHEADPATT)
''That’s ridiculous 😭 they honor each other with those stupid prizes to make themself feel better?''- criticized (@XTheWorldXx )
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These were some of the mixed reactions the awards announcement received. Selena Gomez has been a part of several Latin music songs, including the 2018 song Taki Taki, which was a global hit and features artists like Cardi B, Selena, and Ozuna, and the 2021 song Selfish Love, which was a bilingual dance song by Selena and DJ Snake. Other songs include Revelación and Baila Conmigo.
The Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards will air live on Telemundo on April 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
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