Tu Mundo Awards: Telenovela Stars Light Up The Blue Carpet At Telemundo's New Awards Show (PHOTOS)

LOOK: Latino Pop Culture Takes Center-Stage At 'Tu Mundo' Award Show
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - AUGUST 30: David Bisbal arrives at Telemundo's Premios Tu Mundo Awards at Fillmore Miami Beach on August 30, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

What do a father and daughter singing duo, an Olympic medalist, and the hottest telenovela stars on TV have in common? They're all part of "Tu Mundo" (Your World), a new Hispanic awards show by the Spanish-language network Telemundo.

The celebration of Latino music, sports, fashion and pop culture was broadcast live Thursday night from the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre. This first-ever installment of the award show was hosted by Mexican actor Rafael Amaya and Venezuelan actress Gaby Espino.

The night had several surprises, including Cuban-American Bronze Olympic medalist Danell Leyva who presented the award for "Best Actress" alongside Puerto Rican journalist María Celeste Arrarás.

YouTube's favorite father-daughter duo also made an appearance receiving the award for "Favorite Viral Video." In 2010, Jorge Narvaez and his then 6-year-old daughter Alexa taped their cover of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's "Home" that prompted millions of views across the Internet. Since then the pair has received media attention from the likes of Ellen Degeneres and "America's Got Talent."

"I want to educate people about diversity and the importance of being a father and being there for your kids and continue advocating for Latinos, for people who are struggling in this country," Jorge told The Huffington Post in June.

Telenovela stars raked in the majority of the evening's awards, as singers like Spain's David Bisbal lit up the stage with his song "Ave Maria." And by the end of the night, Jennifer Lopez was chosen as everyone's "Favorite Latino in Hollywood."

Check out the stars on Telemundo's "Tu Mundo" Blue Carpet:

The Blue Carpet At Telemundo's "Tu Mundo" Awards
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Colombian actress Carmen Villalobos wears a skin tight long sleeve dress with an open back. A metallic hand bag and colorful earrings splash some color to the look. (credit:Getty)
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Venezuelan host Alessandra Villegas wore a long-sleeve red jumpsuit with a plunging neckline. (credit:Getty)
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Cuban-American actor and singer Jencarlos Canela arrived looking sexy and fresh in a white suit and black collared dress shirt. (credit:Getty)
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Mexican beauty queen and actress Priscila Perales arrived in a stunning sheer top with a black skirt that fanned out to accentuate her waist. (credit:Getty)
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Cuban actress Aylin Mujica wore one of the shortest dresses of the night. Super tight, low-cut, with long sleeves, to give the look some balance. (credit:Getty Images)
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Puerto Rican artist "Tito El Bambino" sported a crisp, black suit jacket with a red pocket handkerchief to spice up the look. (credit:Getty)
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Colombian actress Kary Musa sports a bright ensemble on the blue carpet, a fucsia pink top and bright yellow skirt pops out amongst the night's other looks. (credit:Getty)
Telemundo's Premios Tu Mundo Awards - Arrivals(08 of20)
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Colombian actress Ximena Duque arrived in a black laced and tight-fitted dress, its long sleeves and open back a popular trend of the night. (credit:Getty)
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Spanish singer David Bisbal arrived looking sharp, wearing an open white dress-shirt and a black blazer with satin lapel. (credit:Getty)
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Mexican actress Marlene Favela wowed in a beautiful white dress that accentuated her curves--topped with white feathers at the back of her skirt. (credit:Getty)
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Puerto Rican actress Adamari López, one of Telemundo's new acquisitions, came to the carpet with a black lace dress. (credit:Getty Images)
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On of the evening's hosts, Mexican actor and model Rafael Amaya wore a two piece suit with an open collar. At his side, Colombian actress Angélica Celaya in a halter top dress with an asymmetric skirt. (credit:TwitPic, @PremiosTuMundo)
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Puerto Rican journalist María Celeste Arrarás arrived in a vintage design by Carolina Herrera. (credit:TwitPic, @PremiosTuMundo)
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Mexican actress Adriana Fonseca arrived in a metallic sleeveless dress with a high and rounded neckline that sparkled. (credit:Getty)
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Mexican singer and actor Eugenio Siller looks sharp sporting a square-patterned suit jacket with red handkerchief. Dark blue pants and brown leather shoes top the look off. (credit:Getty)
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Alberto 'Mala Suerte' Mateo arrives in his signature black suit. The actor is best known for portraying "Bad Luck" in Spanish language Allstate Insurance commercials. (credit:Getty)
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Venezuelan actress Gaby Espino wore a vibrant blue dress with a plunging neckline that received plenty of attention. Her woven belt gave her look an artesanal and unique touch. (credit:TwitPic, @PremiosTuMundo)
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Mexican-born host of Penelope Menchaca donned a one-sleeve blue dress that draped around the torso.
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The Mexican pop duo Jesse and Joy arrive looking relaxed, a sparkling top for Joy and a fedora for Jesse leave the artists looking fresh on the blue carpet. (credit:Getty)
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Retired Puerto Rican boxer Luis Pizarro sports and all black ensemble and grin to Telemundo's "Tu Mundo" Awards. (credit:Getty)

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