Bebeshito Doesn't Win at Premios Juventud, but Gives His Mother an Unforgettable Night in Spain

September 7, 2026

Cuban reparto artist Oniel "Bebeshito" did not win in his first Premios Juventud nomination, but he turned the night of September 3, 2026, into an unforgettable moment for his mother, Chavela Campo, whom he sent to Marbella, Spain, to represent him after he was unable to make the trip himself.

The artist was competing in the "La Nueva Generación Masculina" category at the 23rd edition of the awards, held for the first time outside the Americas at the Starlite Amphitheater. The trophy went to Spanish group Santos Bravos, but for Bebeshito the night carried a meaning that went beyond the category result.

On social media, the artist shared Instagram videos and stories showing his mother visibly moved as she watched a live performance by Marc Anthony, a dream she had held onto for years. Bebeshito has not publicly explained why he was unable to attend the ceremony himself.

After learning that the award in his category went to someone else, Chavela sent her son a message of encouragement, telling him that, result aside, he remained her winner. The gesture adds to a run of growing international recognition for Bebeshito, one of the most visible voices of reparto, the urban genre born in Cuba's neighborhoods.