JUST IN: Wisin y Yandel Top Los Premios MTV 2009 Nominations

You may have thought that la revolución de reggaeton was only big in the U.S. and P.R., pero think again! Dynamic duo Wisin y Yandel have captured the attention of fans below the border también.  The duo may take home as many as seis lenguas if they win every award they've been nominated for at this year's Los Premios MTV, from the MTV Latin America awards for Artista del Año y Mejor Artista Urbano to our award for Best MTV Tr3s Artist.  Other heavy contenders on October 15th will be Paulina Rubio, who has five nominations and Lady Gaga who has four.

This year, Premios is definitely going to rock out; roqueros Zoe received four nominations this year.  Nominees for Artista del Año are also quite diverse, from reggaetoneros Wisin y Yandel and alterna sweetheart  Ximena Sariñana to pop diva Paulina Rubio and rockers Kudai.

And we can't forget about international darling Katy Perry, who "takes the cake" for most outrageous Premios moment from 2008.  Perry is nominated for the MTV Latin America category Mejor Ringtone.

If you aren't already amped by the nominee news, the night's emcee is sure to rev you up.

Ponte hyper! This year we're cranking the Los Premios volumen a once, with help from Residente of popular electro-reggaeton duo Calle 13.  Who better to host the multi-city musical bash than the funkadelic Latin Grammy award winner and Los Premios veteran?  About the honor, Residente told the press:

As a Latino I am very happy to be able to participate in Los Premios MTV Latin America.  Participating in these awards is a tool for me to communicate in 'living color' what I truly feel. In other words, thanks to MTV I'll be able to tell millions of people whatever I want all at once ... ha, ha, ha. This is the first time -- and probably the last -- that I will appear as host so don't miss it. Afuego!

No olvides!  You can get involved in the show by voting for the two MTV Tr3s awards categories!  Vota ahora and make TU VOZ heard by casting a ballot for your favorite artists on the official Los Premios MTV 2009 page on MTVTr3s.com.  Los ganadores de los premios Best MTV Tr3s Artist and Best New MTV Tr3s Artist can be in your hands.  Vote online through September 28th or text PREMIOS to 66333.

Los Premios premieres on MTV Tr3s on October 15th at 10PM EST.

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