By Francisco Salazar (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Jul 31, 2013 12:04 PM EDT

Telemundo has announced the finalists for the second annual Premios Tu Mundo.

In a press statement, the network announced the nominees as well as many of the artists who will perform at the ceremony. Telemundo revealed that Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez, Victor Manuelle, Christian Castro, Banda Los Recoditos, Voz de Mando, Elvis Crespo and Roberto Junior y Bandeno were among the confirmed performers for the star-studded awards show that will be broadcast live on Thursday, Aug. 15 from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. The program will also feature the anticipated arrivals pre-show "La Alfombra de Premios Tu Mundo."

The network stated, "Through fan voting and a selection process that combines the power of television, web, mobile and social media platforms, 'Premios Tu Mundo' gives viewers the final say in what's hot in novelas, music, fashion, movies and sports, selecting from 20 competing categories, and making the winners a true reflection of the people's choice."

Among the nominees for this year's event in the novela category are Aracely Arambula ("La Patrona"), Andres Parra ("Pablo Escobar: EL Patron del Mal"), Monica Spears ("Pasion Prohibida"), Christian Bach ("La Patrona"), Saul Lisazo ("El Rostro de la Venganza"), and Rafael Amaya ("El Senor de los Cielos"). In the music categories Don Omar, Pitbull, Wisin y Yandel, Jesse and Joy and Gerardo Ortiz were nominated.

Michelle Rodriguez ("Fast and Furious 6"), Jenni Rivera ("Filly Brown"), and Zoe Saldana ("Star Trek: Into Darkenss") were among the film nominees with Lionel Messi, and Javier Hernandez.

Each category included four finalists that will be announced at the ceremony, which will air at 8 p.m.

COMPLETE LIST OF FINALISTS (Courtesy of Telemundo):

  • Novela of the Year (Novela del Año): "La Patrona," "Pablo Escobar El Patrón del Mal," "Pasión Prohibida," "El Señor de los Cielos."
  • Favorite Protagonist - Male (Protagonista Favorito): Andres Parra, Jencarlos Canela, Jorge Luis Pila, Rafael Amaya.
  • Favorite Protagonist - Female (Protagonista Favorita): Aracely Arambula, Carla Hernandez, Monica Spear, Ximena Herrera.
  • Best Villain - Male (El Malo Más Bueno): Christian de la Campa, Henry Zakka, Robinson Diaz, Tomas Goros.
  • Best Villain - Female (La Mala Más Buena): Christian Bach, Fernanda Castillo, Rebecca Jones, Sara Corrales.
  • Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Actriz de Reparto): Alexandra de la Mora, Angelica Celaya, Cynthia Olavarria, Kimberly Dos Ramos.
  • Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de Reparto): Diego Soldano, Gonzalo Garcia Vivanco, Jose Guillermo Cortines, Raul Mendez.
  • The Perfect Couple (La Pareja Perfecta): Aracely Arambula & Jorge Luis Pila, Christian Bach & Diego Soldano, Maritza Rodriguez & David Chocarro, Rafael Amaya & Ximena Herrera.
  • Legendary Actress (Primera Actriz): Christian Bach, Lupita Ferrer, Rebecca Jones, Surya Macgregor.
  • Legendary Actor (Primer Actor): Henry Zakka, Javier Diaz Dueñas, Roberto Vander, Saul Lizaso.
  • Party-Starting Song (Canción Comienza-Fiestas): "Damaso" (Gerardo Ortiz), "Limbo" (Daddy Yankee), "Pegaito Suavecito" (Elvis Crespo ft. Fito Blanko), "Por Que Les Mientes" (Tito el Bambino El Patrón ft. Marc Anthony)
  • Most Popular Song of the Year (Canción Más Popular del Año): "Zumba" (Don Omar), "Incondicional" (Prince Royce), "Mirando al Cielo" (Roberto Tapia), "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" (Wisin y Yandel ft. Chris Brown & T-Pain)
  • mun2 presents Best Music Video (mun2 presenta Mejor Video Musical): Alerta Zero - "Invencible"; Gerardo Ortiz - "Damaso"; Jesse & Joy ft. Mario Domm - "Llorar"; Wisin y Yandel ft. Chris Brown & T-Pain - "Algo Me Gusta de Ti."
  • I'm sexy and I know it (Soy sexy and I know it): Aaron Diaz, Chino (Chino y Nacho), Gaby Espino, Pitbull.
  • Fandango Cine's Latino Performance of the Year (Fandango Cine presenta Orgullo Latino en Hollywood): Jenni Rivera ("Filly Brown"), Michelle Rodriguez ("Fast & Furious 6"), Pitbull ("Epic" - Animated), Zoé Saldaña ("Star Trek Into Darkness").
  • Sports Sensation of the Year (Sensación Deportiva del Año): Chicharito Hernandez, Equipo Olimpico de Futbol - Mexico, Leo Messi, Orlando Cruz.
  • Best Social Fan Club (#MásSocial): #AdamariFans (Adamari Lopez), #DuqueRios (Ximena & Fabian), #Roycenaticas (Prince Royce), #TeamMariaCeleste (Maria Celeste).
  • Best Bad Luck Moment (Mejor Momento de la Mala Suerte): "La Patrona," "Pablo Escobar El Patrón del Mal," "Pasión Prohibida' El Rostro de la Venganza."
  • Best Reality Moment (Mejor Momento de Reality): "Alerta Zero," "Caso Cerrado," "I Love Jenni," "La Voz Kids."

Favorite Viral Video (Video Viral Favorito): Peter La Anguila & El Pichy Films - "El Estilo de Peter La Anguila," PSY - "Gangnam Style," Sofia Vergara - "Secret Diet," mun2 - "The Secret of La Chancla."