Antonio Banderas will be honored with the Agent of Change award at the 2026 Premios Juventud, as announced by TelevisaUnivision, which is taking its annual Latin music and pop culture celebration to Marbella, Spain, for the first time. The honor recognizes Banderas's impact on education, social action, and community development, as reported by Deadline and UPI News, citing a press release.
Agent of Change Award
The Agent of Change award is presented to artists who use their platform to transform communities and inspire new generations, according to Deadline. The actor's community work includes establishing the Lágrimas Favores Foundation in Málaga in 2010, a social impact vehicle supporting cultural and educational initiatives, as well as charitable organizations assisting those in need, the trade publication reported.
UPI adds that the foundation benefits the University of Málaga, CUDECA, AECC, Cáritas, Fundación El Pimpi, Economato Social Corinto, and other entities.
Career and Additional Work
Banderas, 66, is known for films including Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, and Pain and Glory, UPI reported. He also co-hosts, alongside Sandra Granja, the annual Starlite Gala fundraiser for the Starlite Foundation in Marbella, Spain, per UPI.
The 2026 Premios Juventud
The 2026 Premios Juventud marks the 32nd annual ceremony and will take place on September 3 at Starlite Marbella, according to UPI. It is the first time the awards have been held in Spain, a fact confirmed by both outlets.
TelevisaUnivision partnered with Spanish broadcaster RTVE for the event, as Deadline reported, seeking to bring Latin music and pop culture to European audiences. For the first time in Spain, the broadcast will include the Noche de Estrellas de Premios Juventud red carpet pre-show, featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes access, musical performances, and fashion.
Spanish television personality Jesús Vázquez will host the ceremony with actress Alejandra Espinoza and model Clarissa Molina, UPI reported.
Broadcast Details
In the United States, the ceremony will air live on Thursday, September 3, at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión, ViX, and YouTube, according to both Deadline and UPI. In Mexico, it will be available on Canal 5 at 5 p.m. local time. The main gala will be broadcast live from Starlite Marbella at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, per Deadline.