Shakira Receives Woman of the Year in Sleek Black Dress at Billboard Latin Women In Music

Shakira, 46, received the Woman of the Year award at the first-ever Billboard Latin Women in Music event on May 6 and delivered a touching speech. The singer, who wore a black mini dress and matching wedge shoes to the event, accepted the award and delivered her acceptance speech in Spanish. "The really important thing is that you stay true to yourself," she said in part of the speech, according to a translated tweet below. The beauty has also posed for photos backstage and greeted other performers, like Ludmilla, in videos posted to social media.

Shakira's big honor was one of the biggest highlights of the Billboard Latin Women in Music event, which took place at the Watsco Center in Miami, Florida . The fun night was hosted by Ivy Queen and Jacqueline Bracamontes and included other winners including Ana Gabriel (Living Legend Award), Emilia (Rising Star Award), Evaluna (Tradition and Fut...