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Ángela Aguilar, the 22-year-old regional Mexican singer from Los Angeles, won the Breakthrough Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards. The honor recognizes her rapid ascent in the music industry and her impact as one of the youngest voices in the regional Mexican genre.
Quick Facts
- Ángela Aguilar won the Breakthrough Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards
- Born October 8, 2003, in Los Angeles, California
- Released debut solo album “Primero Soy Mexicana” in March 2018
- Member of “La Dinastía Aguilar” (The Aguilar Dynasty), a multigenerational musical family
A Rising Star in Regional Mexican Music
Ángela Aguilar’s breakthrough moment came in 2018 when she performed “La Llorona” at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, earning a standing ovation from the audience. Born into a musical family that includes her father Pepe Aguilar, grandfather Antonio Aguilar, and grandmother Flor Silvestre, Aguilar grew up surrounded by regional Mexican music. She began her career at just nine years old in 2012 and has since become one of the most recognized young artists in the genre. Her family, known as “La Dinastía Aguilar,” represents multiple generations of musical excellence in ranchera and regional Mexican music.
Critical Recognition and Award Nominations
Aguilar’s debut solo album, “Primero Soy Mexicana” (2018), received widespread critical acclaim and secured her nominations at the highest levels of the music industry. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album in 2019 and has earned multiple Latin Grammy Award nominations, making her one of the youngest artists recognized by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. Beyond the Billboard Women in Music Award, Aguilar has also won awards at the Premios Juventud and Premio Lo Nuestro, establishing herself as a force in Latin music.
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Expanding Her Musical Range
While rooted in traditional ranchera and regional Mexican styles, Aguilar has demonstrated versatility in her music. In 2019, she recorded an exclusive cover of “Shallow,” the Oscar-winning song by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, marking her first recording in English. Her discography has continued to expand with albums including “Mexicana Enamorada” (2021), “Bolero” (2024), and “Nadie Se Va Como Llegó” (2025). The Breakthrough Award reflects not only her commercial success but also her artistic growth and influence on younger audiences in the regional Mexican music space.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Ángela Aguilar’s awards and nominations table, including the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Breakthrough Award
- Billboard — February 12, 2025 article on 2025 Billboard Women in Music honorees
