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Solis ranked Top 3 among Asian brands on BloombergNEF’s Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019 Report

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NINGBO, China, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) recently released its Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019 report. For the first time, the company made investigations into solar inverters, surveying the bankability of several inverter brands.

‘Bankability’ means banks are more willing to offer non-recourse loans to photovoltaic power generation projects that opt to use a particular inverter brand.

Solis’ inverters ranked third for Asian brands: a testament to the brand’s products being well-recognised by global technical experts and respondents. This incredible result also means project developers are more likely to receive bank financing if they use Solis’ products over those of other brands.

With a team of experts spread across six continents, BNEF analyses complex data from around the globe to procure in-depth forecasts which highlight the financial, economic and political implications of industry-transforming trends and technologies.

For this survey, BNEF sought information from banks, developers and technical due diligence firms about which brands, out of 48 module manufacturers and 17 inverter manufacturers, they considered to be bankable.

Interestingly, regional differences are far starker when considering the bankability of inverters compared to modules. Unlike panels, inverters are less of a commodity as modules have only one function — producing energy — while inverters have multiple purposes. Aside from converting direct current into alternating current, inverters interact directly with the grid and aggregate power output data. As such, there are different types of inverters for different project requirements (for example, some projects require central inverters while string inverters are more suitable for others).

About Ginlong Technologies

Established in 2005, Ginlong (Solis) Technologies is one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of PV string inverters. Presented under the Solis brand, the company’s portfolio uses innovative string inverter technology to deliver first-class reliability that has been validated under the most stringent international certifications. Armed with a global supply chain, world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Ginlong optimizes its inverters for each regional market, servicing and supporting its customers with its team of local experts.

For more information on how Solis delivers value while maximizing reliability and cost-saving for residential, commercial, and utility customers, visit ginlong.com.

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Press Conference: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC) Unveils Plans for a New Child Development Center at the Former Mission District Police Station

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC) has closed escrow on 1240 Valencia Street, a former police station that will soon open its doors as a new Early Childhood Education center and the new home of Mission Girls!

The press conference will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 11am11:35am at 1240 Valencia Street, Building Courtyard.

This is a significant victory for MNC and the communities it serves. This would not have been possible without the support of MNC’s Early Childhood Education partners, visionary funders, local representatives, and dedicated staff.

“We are incredibly grateful for the commitment that Governor Newsom, Mayor Breed, local representatives, and partners like Kaiser Permanente have demonstrated to our most vulnerable communities,” said Santiago “Sam” Ruiz, CEO, Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. “We thank them for their leadership to strengthen Early Childhood Education in San Francisco and California at large.” 

“After many months of state and local advocacy efforts, challenging real estate negotiations, and diligence in securing the necessary public and private financial resources, I’m pleased to announce that Mission Neighborhood Centers is the proud owner of 1240 Valencia,” continued Ruiz.  

“Mission Neighborhood Centers is an important City partner and an integral part of the community,” said San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed.  “With the purchase of this site, I am excited to see them continue their great work providing resources and services for our families and children for years to come.” 

Formerly the location of the Mission District’s Police Station, this site will transform into a symbol of empowerment for the community, as MNC converts this space into a new Early Learning Center and the new home of Mission Girls! Mission Girls is a gender specific program that strives to empower young women to achieve academically and become agents of change in the community. 

This effort and commitment to expand access to early childhood education programs spans beyond MNC, which is why it is leading a coalition that has been diligent in raising awareness at the Capitol and advocating for the necessary investments that will enable Title 5 providers to build the quality learning environments that our youngest learners need in order to thrive.

“Mission Neighborhood Centers is truly an anchor institution for District 9, and it is critical that they are able to have spaces in the Mission to continue to provide essential services for children and youth,” said San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen. “I congratulate Sam Ruiz and his Board and staff for pushing so hard to acquire this building. They can count on my strongest advocacy at City Hall and beyond to make this project happen.”

“Kaiser Permanente’s mission is supporting the well-being of the communities we serve,” said Ron Groepper, Senior VP and area manager, Kaiser Permanente Greater San Francisco Area. “This grant will help address critical community needs among underserved children and families, by expanding access to health and educational services. These include assisting children with special needs and offering mental health counseling to families. We are proud to continue our commitment to helping San Franciscans live healthier lives.”

About Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC), is San Francisco’s preeminent Latino-led community-based organization. For over 60 years, MNC has been at the forefront of providing early childhood education, social and supportive services to low-income youth, families, and seniors in an engaging, inclusive, culturally appropriate environment that promotes community empowerment and economic prosperity.

About San Francisco Early Childhood Education Facilities Coalition, is composed of the following nonprofit agency providers: Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc. Felton Institute, Good Samaritan Family Resource Center Inc., FranDelJa Enrichment Center, Holy Family Day Home, Kai Ming Head Start, Wah Mei School, and The Cross Cultural Family Center. The Coalition’s mission is to advocate for resources and investments necessary to reduce waiting lists and provide quality early childhood education programs and supportive family services to San Francisco’s working families. Most recently, the Coalition supported bill language in the Governor’s Budget that successfully allocated $263 million in statewide ECE infrastructure grants.

Media Contacts:

Primary: Lila Carrillo, 415.966.5371 / [email protected]
Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

Victoria Sanchez De Alba, 650-270-7810 / [email protected]
De Alba Communications (for MNC)

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The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) Sets a New Plan for Growth and Makes Changes to its Leadership Team

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The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premiere resource for corporate America on maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity, announced today NHCC’s Executive Director Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier is leaving the organization. With Hinojosa’s departure, the Board is pleased to announce that Eduardo Arabu has been selected to serve as Interim Executive Director. In his role as Interim Executive Director, Arabu will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and growing the organization’s membership within Fortune 1,000 corporations.

The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC)

“I am incredibly thankful to Octavio for all he has done for NHCC and for his dedication and passion in helping our corporate members maximize the Hispanic market opportunity,” said Terry Deas, NHCC Board Chair. “During his 6 years with NHCC, Octavio brought vision, structure, and stability to our organization. We are deeply grateful to him for his service to NHCC and the Hispanic/Latino community, and we wish him much success in all his future endeavors.”

Hinojosa, among his many accomplishments and contributions, expanded NHCC’s product offering to include webinars and job postings. He was instrumental in the development of the organization’s new membership model, and he reconfigured the format of the regional and national meetings of NHCC.

“I am deeply grateful to NHCC Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve its corporate members as the Executive Director during the past six years and to now see it well-positioned for its future growth and expansion,” said Hinojosa Mier

Eduardo Arabu joined NHCC in 2014 as Manager of Administration & Special Events where he was responsible for the management and coordination of all NHCC’s events. He was promoted in 2016 to the role of Associate Director, Administration & Special Events. Throughout his time with NHCC, Arabu has demonstrated to be an effective leader, he has exceled on all his roles, built key relationships for the organization, and effectively served NHCC corporate members.

These leadership changes are effective immediately, Hinojosa, Arabu, and the Board will work together over the next 30 days to facilitate a smooth transition.

The Board of Directors thanks Hinojosa for his many years of service and congratulates Arabu on his new role.

About NHCC:

Founded in 1985, The National Hispanic Corporate Council is a collaborative community for Fortune 1000 members that provides access to Hispanic talent and consumer resources to optimize corporate performance.

NHCC’s Center of Expertise provides a five-pillar approach through talent/human resourcesmarketingsupplier diversitycommunity relations, and executive leadership within Hispanic and D&I space. An affiliation with NHCC provides a collaborative community that shares resources, knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions to grow Hispanic talent, customers, suppliers, and community relations.

To learn more about NHCC visit us at www.nhcchq.org. Follow us on Twitter @NHCCorg.

MEDIA CONTACT: Eduardo Arabu | (202) 772-1100 | [email protected]

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HPRA-LA Honors Voices Of Courage At Annual Scholarship Program

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HPRA-Los Angeles honors three fierce Latinas as part of their Voice of Courage awards at its annual scholarship fundraiser. Martha Arevalo, executive director of CARECEN, Cecilia Bogran, journalist at Univision Los Angeles, and Isabella Gomez, actress from “One Day at a Time.”

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association, Los Angeles Chapter (HPRA-LA) honored three fierce Latinas who are leveraging their influence to uplift the Latino community at its annual scholarship program at the Conga Room at LA Live on Thursday, Sept. 12.

HPRA-Los Angeles honors three fierce Latinas as part of their Voice of Courage awards at its annual scholarship fundraiser. Martha Arevalo, executive director of CARECEN, Cecilia Bogran, journalist at Univision Los Angeles, and Isabella Gomez, actress from “One Day at a Time.”

Nearly 200 top public relations and marketing executives representing numerous industries of film, music, corporate, government and non-profits, joined the PRemio Awards & Scholarship Program, dancing the night away to cumbia and salsa music as this year’s theme was “One Night in Havana.” The “Queen of Spanglish Media” Raquel RaqC Cordova served as the mistress of ceremonies.

“What a thrilling evening! It was a magical time to share HPRA’s goals of empowering its members through support, resources, and education, and offer guidance and assistance to Latinx students pursuing careers in public relations,” said 2018-19 HPRA-LA President Stephen Chavez, CEO of ChavezPR. “We recognized three inspiring women making their mark in the world while shining a bright light on the needs and issues of our diverse community.”  

This year’s Voices of Courage awards honored actress of the hit TV show “One Day at A Time” Isabella Gomez, the Executive Director of CARECEN, an immigrant rights organization, Martha Arevalo, and renowned broadcast journalist at Univision Los Angeles, Cecilia Bogran.

Throughout its 35 years as a professional association, HPRA-LA PRemio Awards has raised more than $400,000 awarding scholarships to deserving Latino college students pursuing a degree in Communications.

This year’s scholarship winners included: Melody Waintal, a senior at USC, Diego Perdomo, a senior at USC, and Karina Valenzuela, a junior at Pepperdine University. 

The fundraiser and scholarships would not be possible without the support of corporate sponsors. This year’s sponsors were KIA, AARP, Southern California Edison, Kinecta, Tapiz Media Group, The Axis Agency, Blue Shield of California, ChavezPR, Univision Los Angeles, Milagro Strategy Group, ROX United, VPE Tradigital Communications, Fenton, Hispanicize, and Terrazas de los Andes.

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in Los Angeles in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a national and local resource for communications professionals and individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development seminars, and networking. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.   

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The Home Depot Foundation Partners with Home Builders Institute to Expand Trades Training Program into High Schools

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ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, as part of its effort to fill the growing skilled labor gap in the United States, The Home Depot Foundation announced it is partnering with the Home Builders Institute (HBI) to launch a youth trades training program.

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“After a successful year of rolling out our military trades training program with HBI, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our joint program into high schools across the U.S.,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “With the open job rate increasing every month, this work is important in the short- and long-term, and we’re proud to provide an on ramp for these students into a career in the trades.”

Initially, the program and its industry-recognized curriculum will be available to 11th and 12th grade students in approximately 25 high schools with a focus on underserved communities across Colorado, Florida, Virginia, Alaska, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Upon completion, participants will earn a pre-apprenticeship certification—endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders and recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor—provided at no additional cost to students and their families. The program will expand to more high schools in 2020.

“Our goal is to offer the best possible training program for people interested in exploring a career in construction, which is why we’re proud to partner with The Home Depot Foundation in our high school initiative,” said Ed Brady, President and CEO of HBI. “In order to provide the highest quality training, each program will be supported with a two-year PACT curriculum, classroom enhancement and updated tools and equipment for a hands-on training environment.”

“The curriculum is very hands-on and offers industry certifications that are really going to guide these students from high school into valuable, post-secondary opportunities in the trades,” said James Payne, the Curriculum Supervisor for career technical education (CTE) for Broward County Public Schools—the sixth largest school system nationwide. “We truly appreciate the leadership and partnership of The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute.”

In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation officially launched its joint trades training program for separating military members in partnership with nonprofit, Home Builders Institute (HBI). The program currently serves men and women on eight bases across the U.S.

About The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran causes and improved more than 45,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,300 cities. In 2018, the Foundation pledged an additional $250 million to veteran causes taking the total commitment to half of a billion dollars by 2025.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation, visit homedepotfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and Facebook + Instagram @homedepotfoundation.

About HBI
HBI is a national nonprofit that provides training, curriculum development and job placement services for the building industry. With overall program job placement rates at over 85 percent for graduates, HBI training programs are taught in local communities across the country to at-risk youth, veterans, transitioning military members, justice-involved youth and adults, and displaced workers. Visit www.hbi.org for more information and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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OneWest Launches Personal Finance Empowered

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PASADENA, California, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California branch network, today announced the launch of Personal Finance Empowered, a digital financial education platform offering free, customized modules for consumers at all life stages.

“As part of our ongoing effort to help our community thrive, we are pleased to launch Personal Finance Empowered, a digital financial education platform that offers training and information for financial decisions that consumers face every day,” said Heather Ellison, head of Retail Banking for OneWest Bank.

Personal Finance Empowered modules focus on more than 30 different topic areas including mortgage education, building emergency savings, paying for college and retirement planning. Each area is composed of a variety of three 10-minute modules designed to encourage participants to build financial confidence through a series of interactive activities.

“With modules available at various knowledge levels, and in both English and Spanish, we are aiming to empower a broad range of individuals with the financial agility they need no matter where they are in their financial life cycle,” Ellison continued. 

In addition to this week’s launch of the self-service Personal Finance Empowered platform, OneWest plans to offer workshops based on the curriculum throughout its network of branches across Southern California.

More information can be found here.

About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to helping Southern California consumers and small businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are passionate about serving the Southern California community and are proud to invest in the neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). Founded in 1908, CIT Group Inc. has approximately $50 billion in assets. For more information, visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.

MEDIA RELATIONS: 
Olivia Weiss 
212-771-9657
[email protected] 

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Gaby Natale and CENTURY 21® Team Up to Empower Latina Entrepreneurs Across the Country

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EMMY®-winner and bestselling author Gaby Natale

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Triple Daytime EMMY®-winner and bestselling author Gaby Natale and Century 21 Real Estate LLC, have teamed up to energize and empower Hispanic women from coast to coast of the United States.

EMMY®-winner and bestselling author Gaby Natale

Starting in 2019, Natale will lend her support to the brand’s Empowering Latinas campaign, a scholarship initiative that enables Latinas to obtain their real estate license and provides ongoing mentorship along with real, hands-on experience to prepare them for success in the real estate industry. The collaboration also includes securing Natale as a featured speaker at key industry events including the 2020 One21 Experience®, the brand’s largest global conference taking place in Los Angeles next February.

“CENTURY 21 is excited to work with Gaby Natale as part of our Empowering Latinas campaign. She embodies the same relentless work ethic and drive as each of our scholarship recipients,” says Karim Amadeo, manager of Hispanic and national advertising for CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC. “We are proud to support Hispanic female entrepreneurs through this program and see Gaby as an ideal partner to help accomplish our goals. We look forward to working with her as this program continues to grow in its mission to advance the education and career goals of Hispanic women across the country.”

The multi-year collaboration will kick off in San Diego during Hispanic Heritage Month with Gaby joining the CENTURY 21 team for the 2019 National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) National Convention, L’ATTITUDE, bringing Latinas a message of self-reliance, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment.

“As a content creator, entrepreneur, speaker and author my goal has always been to elevate women’s voices. When CENTURY 21 approached me with the idea of joining forces to empower Latinas I immediately knew that this was going to be an epic collaboration. My life story and entrepreneurial message is perfectly lined up with the go-getter attitude that real estate agents need to develop in order to succeed. I can’t wait to get in front of those crowds!” said Natale.

The CENTURY 21 brand’s empowerment initiatives offer an opportunity for Hispanic women in key markets across the country to advance their educational and career goals with a global network of brokers and agents who share similar cultural foundations, including family, traditions and a relentless work ethic. From teachers to interior designers, nurses, architects, researchers, housewives and legal assistants, these women not only receive a scholarship that offsets the cost to obtain a real estate license but also get paired up with professionals that provide mentorships and the opportunity to hone their craft with hands-on experience. More information on the program can be found at https://espanol.century21.com/empowering-latinas.

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
The approximately 131,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 10,000 offices spanning 82 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21® System live their mission every day: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 brand is helping its affiliated brokers/agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.comcentury21.com/global, century21.com/commercial,
century21.com/finehomes, and century21.com/espanol.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp., a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

©2019 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, C21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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“The Science Behind Pixar” Opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Oct. 11

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DENVER, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Everybody has a favorite Pixar film, but what it takes to make one is a mystery to most fans. Now the ingenuity behind the magic comes to light in the new exhibition “The Science Behind Pixar,” opening at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Oct. 11. This immersive experience explores the science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts used at Pixar Animation Studios every day to bring their beloved films and characters to life.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Movie theater audiences witnessed a filmmaking revolution in late 1995 when Pixar released “Toy Story.” The movie was the first of its kind — a feature-length computer-animated production — and critics and the general public alike were enthralled to see something so fresh and groundbreaking on the big screen. Nearly 24 years and 21 box office hits later, Pixar continues to impress and delight.

Each section in “The Science Behind Pixar” focuses on a step in the filmmaking process, delivering an unparalleled view of the production pipeline used by the Pixar artists and computer scientists. Guests will enjoy more than 50 interactive elements, hear first-hand from the studio’s production teams in video profiles, and come face-to-face with re-creations of popular characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E.

Activities include:

  • Build a robot inspired by the ones in “WALL•E.”
  • Discover how a bug’s-eye view was achieved for “A Bug’s Life,” through camera angles and large-set design within the computer.
  • Create a virtual 3D shape and play it in a 360-degree view.
  • See and touch scale models of many of the beloved Pixar characters.
  • Explore lighting challenges, similar to what Pixar artists faced in creating animated water in “Finding Nemo.”
  • Create a stop-motion animation of a jumping lamp.
  • Take your photo with human-sized re-creations of many of your favorite Pixar characters.

The exhibition will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 5, except Dec. 25. Timed tickets will be required and may be purchased at dmns.org/pixar or 303.370.6000 — $29.95 adult, $24.95 senior (age 65+), $22.95 youth (ages 3–18). Tickets include general admission. Museum members receive discounted admission. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

“The Science Behind Pixar” was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios. © Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

PRESS CONTACT: Jamie Winter | [email protected] | 720.425.2580

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Romeo Santos Makes History At MetLife Stadium Breaking The All-Time Concert Gross Record In A Single Night

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This past Saturday, Romeo Santos delivered an epic, sold out concert and became the first Latin artist to headline MetLife Stadium.  The “King of Bachata” performed 22 songs over the course of 4 hours, achieving his “Utopia” with surprise guests the legendary bachateros Raulin Rodriguez, El Chaval, Zacarias Ferreira, Joe Veras, Elvis Martinez, Frank Reyes, Monchy & Alexandra, Luis Vargas & Kiko Rodriguez along with urban sensations Ozuna and Wisin & Yandel.

One of the most outstanding moments of the magical evening was the closing set where Romeo reunited with his brothers of Aventura, performing some of their greatest classics and most recent record breaking single, “Inmortal”, the performance also included a huge surprise for the fans when rapper Cardi B appeared on stage to perform alongside them.

It was a night where Romeo Santos solidified his crown not only as the “King of Bachata” but also cemented his status as an icon of Latin Music.

Romeo Santos has solidified himself as one of the greatest Latin artists of the generation with his historic MetLife show,” said Hans Schafer, Head of Live Nation Latin. “This feat continues to show the power of Latin artists in the touring space and is a proud moment for Live Nation.”

Santos was presented with a 2x Platinum award for the sales of his latest album, UTOPIA and a special plaque from Pandora for reaching the elite “Billionaire” club with more than 3 billion listens on the platform.

In turn, Romeo surpassed the record of rock legends U2 making Utopia the highest grossing concert event for a single night at the venue.

The singer-songwriter recently became the only Latin male artist to be included in the Billboard’s Money Makers list of The Highest Paid Musicians of 2018. Joining an elite list of musicians including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Elton John among others as well as Jennifer Lopez as the only other Latin artist on the prestigious list.

His most recent album, “Utopia” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Tropical Albums chart becoming his 5th consecutive album to occupy the Top Latin Album list.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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