Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Héctor Acosta “El Torito” receives recognition on the road to Premios Soberano 2026

Santiago.- Dominican merengue singer Héctor Acosta expressed his satisfaction and gratitude after receiving a recognition medal during the Cibao Nominees Meeting for the Soberano Awards 2026, an activity that brought together figures from art and entertainment in this city who are competing for the highest award in Dominican entertainment.

The interpreter stated that this type of recognition represents a blessing and an encouragement to continue working in music, highlighting that his career has been the result of effort, perseverance, and the prayers of those who support him.

"Happy, always grateful. Our work is a blessing. Many people have knelt and prayed for me, and that is reflected in every achievement," expressed the artist, who also said he remains hopeful of winning at the next awards gala.

Acosta is nominated in the Merengue of the Year category for the song “Se Puede”, a composition by the author Neldon de la Olla, a song that has been well-received by the public.

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The gathering brought together artists, communicators, producers, and representatives from the cultural sector nominated in different categories of the Soberano Awards, considered the most important recognition of art and entertainment in the Dominican Republic.

During the activity, participants shared experiences, valued the growth of Cibao's talent, and highlighted the importance of representing the region within an awards ceremony that annually recognizes the best in music, television, cinema, theater, humor, and digital communication.

The event, held at the Centro León, is part of the activities leading up to the awards gala, which is scheduled for March 18 at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater, with television broadcast for the entire country.

The day also served to highlight the Cibao's contribution to Dominican artistic and cultural development, consolidating the presence of talents from the region within the national entertainment industry.

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