Camila Fernández has won her very first Latin Grammy, in the category of Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album for La Fernández. The 28-year-old singer received her award during the Latin Grammy Premiere, the ceremony where most of the honors are presented. Overwhelmed and with tears in her eyes, the No Manches singer took the stage to pick up her award and couldn’t hold back her emotional tears. For this regional Mexican music star, the recognition is especially meaningful, as it celebrates a career she began building more than 10 years ago.
© Steve MarcusAs soon as she heard her name, Camila let out a joyful scream and stood up. Right by her side was her husband, Francisco Barba, who has been one of the pillars of her personal and professional life. The couple shared a heartfelt hug and then the artist was embraced by the rest of her team, including her publicist Mario Escobar and producer Orlando Aispuro. Camila, who wore a royal blue gown that highlighted her four-month baby bump, walked to the stage arm in arm with her husband.
“Thank you to the Academy, thank you to everyone who voted for this very honest project. Thank you, Orlando, thank you, Melina, thank you for believing in me and in this album that marks my career as the feminine woman of the Fernández family. Thank you, Universal, thank you, Mario,” the singer said, her voice breaking with emotion.
In the middle of her thank-yous, Camila had some heartfelt words for her family. She started with her five-year-old daughter, Cayetana, who will soon become a big sister. She also mentioned the baby on the way. “Thank you to my little girl, Cayetana, I love you. Thank you to this baby who is giving me the strength to be here. This one is going to Guadalajara.” The singer also thanked her parents, fellow performer Alejando Fernández and América Guinart. “Thank you to my parents, thank you to everyone, and long live Mexico!”
© Ian MauleHer mom América Guinart’s reaction
Minutes after Camila was announced as the winner in the category, her mom shared the exact moment on her social media. The businesswoman posted the video along with a loving caption that showed just how proud she is of her daughter.
“Work, discipline, sacrifices, talent and so much love for the art. So proud of you, my Cami! You deserve it!! Congratulations! 😃😃👏🏻👏🏻♥️♥️”
© Mindy SmallCamila Fernández had manifested taking home her first Latin Grammy
In a previous interview with ¡HOLA! during the Leading Ladies event in Las Vegas, Camila Fernández talked about the possibility of winning her first Latin Grammy and who she would dedicate it to.
With a big smile and full of hope, she said: “I would feel everything. Honestly, I have so many people to thank who have been by my side in my career and have never let go of my hand, there are just a few of them, really. There are many others who have been part of my journey and have helped me in my career.”
“(Winning the award) wouldn’t be the end point where I’d say, ‘Okay, I’m happy and that’s it.’ It would be a huge driving force for me to keep showing up in music and to keep meeting all the expectations I have for myself and the ones I need to live up to,” she explained. “I would also dedicate it to my daughter, to my husband, to this baby who came as a surprise and arrived like a true blessing, to my mom, to my dad for teaching me to sing with my heart, and to my mom for giving me this essence I have as a strong woman.”
Just a few hours after making those comments, Camila Fernández rose as the winner in the category of Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album for La Fernández, making a beautiful dream come true.
