The countdown to the inaugural Latina Powerhouse Top 100 gala is underway. The Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami is set to host the event presented by ¡HOLA! Américas. On the afternoon of November 30, final preparations were made ahead of the ceremony, which will take place on December 1.
After several years of promoting the Latina Powerhouse Top 100 list as a digital initiative each Hispanic Heritage Month, this iconic project is now debuting as an in-person event. The gala will celebrate the most influential and visionary Latinas who are shaping culture in the United States and Latin America.
During rehearsals, event hosts Alejandro Nones, Patricia Zavala, and Nadia Ferreira were spotted preparing for the evening.
The first performer to rehearse was Yami Safdie, who captivated everyone with her angelic voice. Following her was singer and actor Agustín Bernasconi, who will perform a classic Spanish-language hit. One by one, each artist rehearsed with the big band that would provide the evening's musical backdrop. The band consists of 20 musicians, with Colleen Clark Acosta serving as the musical director.
Patricia Zavala, known for her remarkable voice, not only hosted on the red carpet but will also deliver a musical performance during the gala.
Other celebrities present during rehearsals included Alisun and legendary Peruvian performer Mimy Succar, winner of two Latin GRAMMY Awards at the 67th edition of the awards. She received the awards for Best Tropical Latin Album for her work on "Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)" and Best Global Music Performance for her contribution to the song "Bemba Colorá." Mimy Succar rehearsed alongside her son, Tony Succar, as well as singer-songwriters Aleamor and Nicole Zuraitis, who will perform some of the most memorable songs in salsa history during the gala.
Two-time GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis will also perform a solo featuring a classic Broadway number previously interpreted by the celebrated Chita Rivera, who will receive the Latina Powerhouse 2025 Honorary Mention.
Throughout the rehearsals, Mimy Succar shared warm moments with Alisun and entrepreneur Cristy Solís. The powerful voice of Aleamor, who has been nominated for both the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY awards, resonated throughout the Adrienne Arsht Center. Meanwhile, the Puerto Rican musical duo Nina Sky, composed of twin sisters Nicole and Natalie Albino, also participated in the pre-gala rehearsals for Latina Powerhouse.