Moving On To The Latin Billboards!

Chayanne performing "Tu Boca" Live on the 2010 Latin Billboards

 Well....the Premio Lo Nuestra awards for 2011 are over, many heart felt congrats to all the amazing winners!

 ~Chayanne, just between you and me, we know you deserved to win in all three of your categories...but we'll get'em next year! Did anyone tell you today that you have the bestest fans in the entire world?! *BIGCHEESYGRIN*



With that said we're putting the past behind us and moving on to the 2011 Latin Billboard Awards! Chayanne has been nominate for the following categories

Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo:
 

*Chayanne (Sony Music Latin)
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Music Latino)
Juan Luis Guerra (Capitol Latin)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)

 

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
 

*Chayanne (Sony Music Latin)
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Music Latino)
Marc Anthony (Sony Music Latin)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)

 

 

Last year, Chayanne wasn't among the nominees for the Latin Billboard awards, but in my opinion, he was the highlight of the show. Fresh off the heels of the release of the single and the video of, "To Boca", Chayanne gave the hottest performance of the night! 

This year, Chayanne's nominations are based on his most recent album, "No Hay Imposibles". Chayanne is currently packing stadiums around the world with the tour.

 

I don't know about you, but I know where I'm going to be on April 28, 2011 at 8:00 pm, glued to my television set to see Chayanne take it home....what about you?

~Peace

The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by sales and radio airplay data that informs Billboard's weekly charts during a one-year period from the issue dated February 6, 2010 through this year's January 29, 2011 issue.

Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard's sales charts, including Top Latin Albums, and radio charts, including Hot Latin Songs, with album categories confined to titles that did not appear before Nov. 7, 2009 issue but excluding finalists from the prior-year's Billboard Latin Music Awards. Based on sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and radio information monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, Billboard's charts are the world's most authoritative music charts.

Also presented on the show are Billboard's prestigious discretionary awards including Spirit of Hope for humanitarian contributions, the Lifetime Achievement award and Hall of Fame. The Billboard Latin Music Awards are produced and televised LIVE on Telemundo on April 28, 2011 at 8pm EST.
Billboard Latin Conferences and Awards

The other nominees in major categories are:

Latin Artist of the Year:
Aventura (Premium Latin)
Camila (Sony Music Latin)
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Music Latino)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)

Latin Artist of the Year, New:
Banda Los Recoditos (Disa)
Chino Y Nacho (Machete/Universal Music Latino)
Prince Royce (Top Stop/Sony Music Latin)
Voz de Mando (Disa/UMLE)

Hot Latin Song of the Year:
Banda El Recodo – “Dime Que Me Quieres” (Fonovisa)
Enrique Iglesias Feat. Juan Luis Guerra – “Cuando Me Enamoro” (Universal Music Latino)
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon – “Nina De Mi Corazon” (Disa)
La Original Banda El Limon – “Al Menos” (Fonovisa)

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
Daddy Yankee (El Cartel/Sony Music Latin)
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Music Latino)
Larry Hernandez (Mendieta/Fonovisa)
Prince Royce (Top Stop)

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
Ivy Queen (Machete/Universal Music Latino)
Lady Gaga (Streamlive/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)
Thalia (Sony Music Latin)

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Aventura (Premium Latin)
Banda El Recodo (Disa)
Camila (Sony Music Latin)
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon (Disa)

Crossover Artist of the Year:
Lady Gaga (Streamlive/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope)
Rihanna (SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG)
Taio Cruz (Mercury/IDJMG)
Usher (LaFace/JLG)
Latin Album of the Year:
Camila “Dejarte De Amar” (Sony Music Latin)
Enrique Iglesias – “Euphoria” (Universal Republic/Universal Music Latino)
Marc Anthony – “Iconos” (Sony Music Latin)
Shakira – “Sale El Sol” (Epic/Sony Music Latin)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Republic/Universal Music Latino)
Larry Hernandez (Mendieta/Fonovisa/UMLE)
Marc Anthony (Sony Music Latin)
Prince Royce (Top Stop)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
Ivy Queen (Machete/Universal Music Latino)
Jenni Rivera (Fonovisa/UMLE)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)
Thalia (Sony Music Latin)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Aventura (Premium Latin)
Camila (Sony Music Latin)
El Trono De Mexico (Fonovisa/UMLE)
Wisin & Yandel (WY/Machete/UMLE)

 

Click her for a complete list of the 2011 Latin Billboard Nominees

Chayanne on the Premios Tonight! We Came, We Voted..and Now We Watch

 We're just a few hours away from the 23rd Annual Premio Lo Nuestro live award show presentation at the American Airlines Arena in Miami tonight, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. The red carpet is televised starting at 7:00 p.m. with the awards show presentation following at 8:00 p.m. on Univision. 

Chayanne has been nominated for Pop Album of the Year (Album Del Ano), "No Hay Imposibles"
Masculine Artist of the Year, Pop (Artista Masculino Del Ano), Pop Song of the Year (Cancion Del Ano), "Me Enamore de Ti".

The PLN winners are selected based on fan votes....so that's going to give Chayanne a huge advantage....why? Because Chayanne has the absolute best fans in the entire world!

I've written in the past about what the PLN Awards are, so I'm not going to go over that territory again. Instead, I'm going to leave you with the clip of Chayanne from last years ceremony.

For tonight, Chayanne fans who are any where in the world where Univision will be broadcasting will be sitting in front of their televisions, or if they can't be home, the seasoned Chayanne veterans already have the program set to record!

These are the links to the Univision channel on JustinTV. Usually they transmit the Univision channels in the various time zones, but they might not show the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, but I wanted to leave you with the links just in case *HUGS*, it's always worth a try.

http://es.justin.tv/search?q=univision&commit=Search

http://es.justin.tv/univisionnuevayorkhd#/w/869254528/22

~Chayanne, our hearts are with you tonight! We can't wait to see you win in your categories....but even if you don't, just know that you've already won our hearts! Much Love

~To the rest of you....Peace




"Isn't he just adorable!".....ok, now I'm going....really *smile*"

Chayanne's Frisky Interview on Al Rojo Vivo (Translation)

Chayanne always gives great interviews! I know this one is a few days old, but I heard that it was just toooo adorable to pass up. It's not often we get to see Chayanne as his frisky and playful best! You know...Tengo un cariño personal en mi corazón por un hombre que le gusta el chocolate negro ... que tiene que el chocolate oscuro derecho ... es muy intenso ..... hay que amor! LOL

Ok Chayanne, people are asking how hot is the concert that you will be giving us this weekend, especially since its Valentine’s Day.

Chayanne:  It’s going to be on fire!

So, what can the fans and the ladies expect?

Chayanne:  It’s going to be on fire because I always perform with my heart in my hand, especially in my country that the people here know me since the very beginning,  all that’s happened so far, it’s almost like I am thanking them for always being there.  The songs from the new album, No Hay Imposibles, and I named it that because we have to fight in life, and get up every time we fall.  The songs that the fans have placed in the top spots, like “Dejaria Todo” ( I would leave everything), they identify with them and some might say that they remember exactly where they were when they heard the song, Tiempo De Vals (Time for Waltz) they might have danced it on their sweet sixteen.  And I am going to be with my heart in my hand and very happy to be in my country.

We have to fight for love right?

Chayanne:  Yes, we have to fight for love and you have to nurture your relationship so it could blossom.  Because for example in my profession, just because one of your albums is a hit doesn’t mean that the next one will be too.  You have to see it like it was your first time and you have to dedicate yourself, and always work hard.

So can the ladies expect sensual movements by Chayanne?

Chayanne:  There is going to be a little bit of everything, it’s going to be very nice and the show will have a lot of energy.  Being from here, I have added more things to my show.  I want to do a tribute to the music of my country; I have more musicians, more dancers, more scenery, and more lights, more everything. 

So we should expect something different and will you be closer to your fans?

Chayanne:  Of course I will be closer to my fans, and not only that, this is the first time that I am going to perform in the Jose Miguel Agrelot venue, the other places I’ve performed have been great but this one is going to be special.   I just hope that the public has fun, that they sing and dance, and that they get each other up from the chairs.  I want them to do what they feel.

Since we warned you before the interview, we are going to ask you some hot and steamy questions, inspired in the theme of Valentine’s Day.

Chayanne:  Oh oh, so this is just the beginning (laughs)

Does Chayanne sleep with clothes on or like Adam?

Chayanne:  I have always supported Adam, before the apple that is (laughs)

What is Chayanne’s favorite time to make love?

Chayanne:  There is no schedule; you do it when you feel it, when the sentiment is there, without conditions.

What inspires you to be romantic?

Chayanne:  I get inspired by what I have in front of me (laughs), inspired by life, by beautiful things, by tranquility, by love, by spontaneity.  That’s what inspires me; I have to be relaxed, without conditions. 

Your fans would like to know if you are going to do another sexy layout like the one you did for Playgirl years back.

Chayanne:  (Laughing and pointing his finger at the interviewer) No, that time I did it more for publicity, because that magazine was going to be featured in Japan and pretty much all over the world.  It was more for the (pauses and says) see how I get (laughs).  I was wearing a bathing suit, they asked me to pose nude but I am very shy. 

No one has forgotten that yellow swimsuit!

Chayanne:  (laughing) No one has forgotten it, you are killing me, and did you see it?

I have to be honest and tell you that I did see it, that one and the one with the pillow and the one of you on the beach too.

Chayanne:  We did the pictures, and they came out good.  They were taken in the beautiful island of Jamaica.  But I don’t think I could ever pose nude, I don’t think so.

Everyone says that the older you get, the better you look.

Chayanne:  Well thank you, of course with clothes on.

Well, maybe if you take new pictures we can then be the judges of that.

Chayanne:  So you will judge huh (laughs)

Ok, here is the last of the steamy questions, please take the question out of this beautiful arrangement made just for you.

Chayanne:  So pretty, perfect for Valentine’s Day, and remember one of the reasons we are doing the concerts now is to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  Ok, it says, do you consider yourself, wait to I read it?

Yes, of course

Chayanne:  (reading the question) Do you consider yourself a hot, steamy lover in your private life?

And Chayanne responds…

Chayanne: (Picking up petals from the vase and throwing them up in the air) I respond like this (laughs) Let me pick them up, one by one (laughs). 

Do you enjoy passion and seduction?

Chayanne:  Yes I like it, I can’t deny it.  And I think that when you are comfortable and you feel love it’s when you enjoy it the most!  Therefore…turn off the cameras (laughs)

Ok, let’s change the subject, you’ve been traveling the world since you are ten years old, is there anything from your childhood that you never got to do, that you know want to do with your own children?

Chayanne:  I have lived my life intensively.  I have taken advantage of the time I’ve lived both in my personal as in my professional life, so I think I have given them all I could in the time that I spend with them,  in certain places, and we have lived very beautiful moments.  Life goes on and I will continue to feed my relationship because family is the most beautiful thing in the world.  And of course I am very proud of my children as they are very noble and I am very happy with the beautiful gifts that life has given me. 

Do you think of having any more children?

Chayanne:  We have beautiful things prepared for the show (Chayanne laughs and jokes as he started talking about something else and didn’t answer the question).  No, the idea is never discarded, but we don’t have any plans to have more children.

So your last concert is on Sunday, February 13^th and Valentine’s Day is the following day on the 14^th.  Is Chayanne prepared and will he have any energy left?

Chayanne:  I always have energy when it comes to that (laughs) I am referring to the concerts.  No, there is always energy and a lot of love.  I am a traditional kind of guy, and some traditions I celebrate more than others, for example the Christmas tradition I live intensely, and of course Valentine’s day too, I love to eat with my family, it’s another opportunity to be with the ones you loved, but Valentine’s day is every day.  But we always try to be together, eat together, call our loved ones, and remember all the good times, because we are always looking for moments full of happiness every chance we get.  We are going to be together and we are going to have a great time.  You know the flowers, eating together, the chocolates.

Do you like chocolate?

Chayanne:  I love chocolate!  I give chocolate and if they don’t eat it, then I will.

Do you like milk or dark chocolate?

Chayanne:  Dark, intense, that it tastes truly like chocolate.

Finally, can you send a message to your fans that are watching?

Chayanne:  To all the people that are watching, thank you for your love, I am very happy to be here in Puerto Rico.  I always have my heart on my hand, whether it’s on the month of love and friendship, in a concert, or if we ever run into each other somewhere.  I am always thankful for the smiles I receive.

I forgot to ask you something, while you travel the world, how do you feel when you come across child abuse or abuse to women?

Chayanne:  That makes me very sad and I feel as if there is nothing I can do because I am merely a little grain of sand.  But I always say that there should be peace, tranquility, harmony, dialogue that by talking a solution can always be reached.  There are no impossibles and we have to be tolerant and we have to talk.  Conversation is the best weapon that can have. 

Thank you Chayanne!

Chayanne: You are welcome

Article Translation by Candela

Chayanne Send A Beautiful Valentine's Day Message (Translation)

Valentine's Day is always special, but this short and sweet message from Chayanne made it even more special. Here's wishing you much love for Valentine's Day and beyond from Pandora's Caja.

~Peace
Feliz Día de San Valentín!



Translation by Candela
Media Research Fantasia and Glamour Girl

"My beautiful people, this is Chayanne. I send you an enormous hug from here because today is a very special day.  Today is the day of love and friendship.  So all those loved ones in your life, mom, dad, brothers, sisters, all those people you love, husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, neighbors, give them lots of love because life is very short.  Happy Valentine’s Day!"

Brandon Barton Brings Sizzling Moves and Incredible Personality to Chayanne's NHI Tour

Brandon Barton, better known to you Twitter lovers as @bbartoncuzz, is one of the new dancers on Chayanne's NHI Tour 2011. Almost from the very second that official word broke that Brandon was going to be one of Chayanne's dance crew, Brandon opened his heart and his Twitter (not to mention his Facebook) to Chayanne's fans.

If you haven't had the pleasure of having one of Twitter 140 character or less conversations with Brandon then you're missing out on a real treat.....I think Brandon is the only person to come along in a while that can get Chayanne fans of multi-nationalities and ages to to start speaking in "Brandoneese", you know what I mean cuzzz? Mira Weppppaaaa!

Personality not withstanding, Brandon is one of the most incredible dancers that I have seen in a very long time. He brings a raw energy, and hard core sexy to the dynamic choreography of our beloved Nancy O'Meara. (You know you have to bring your Sexy A-game if you're going to dance next to Chayanne!)

So I have to tell you, it was a great pleasure when Brandon agreed to do an interview with Pandora's Caja. With that said, enough of me talking....ladies and gentlemen, one of my new favorites and soon to be one of yours, Mr. Brandon Barton

PC - Can you tell us the very moment when you knew you wanted to be a professional dancer?

BB - I was in high school and watching the 1999 VMA’s, which had Britney Spears, TLC, Sisquo, NSYNC, Janet, and Christina Aguilera. I had always liked to dance, but never thought I’d do it seriously. I was super focused on my education and had acquired a full scholarship to college after high school. Once I got to college I realized that it was entertainment that I wanted to pursue.

Brandon workin' it during a rehearsal for Chayanne's NHI Tour

PC - What types of dance disciplines do you work with? i.e Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Modern?

BB – I am most disciplined in Hip Hop, but also studied Jazz and ballet when I was younger and involved in gymnastics. I used to be a competitive gymnast. I was state champion in Georgia twice. But as a dancer you have to be able to “fake it till you make it”, meaning that even though hip hop is my strong pursuit, I sometimes have to perform other genres of dance on certain jobs.

PC - I have read that not only do you dance but you also teach and choreograph. If you had to pick just one that you could do which one would it be?

BB – I couldn’t pick just one! I love entertainment and being able to express myself creatively, whether that’s dancing, choreographing, music, or teaching. I also love fashion and clothes.

Brandon sending us Tweets no doubt!

PC - Can you tell us some of the choreographers that you’ve worked with?

BB – I’ve worked with Marty Kudelka, Fatima Robinson, Nancy O’Meara, Hi Hat, Michael Rooney, Rich and Tone Talauga, Swoop, Ed Moore, Mikey Minden, Othanne Burnside, Jamaica Croft, Aakamon Jones, Fli Styles, Laurie Ann Gibson, Cicely and Olisa, Tahisha Scott, and Lissette and Chonique, to name a few.

Marty Kudelka

Fatima Robinson

Nancy O'Meara

Hi Hat

Michael Rooney

PC - Can you tell us some of the artists that you’ve worked with?

BB – Honestly there are so many to name, as I’ve been blessed to work with an amazing plethora of artists. Some of them include, Missy Ellito, Cheryl Cole, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, TLC, Aaliyah, Kylie Minougue, Kesha, Ciara, Brandy, Omarion, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Will Ferell, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Sisqo, Christina Milian, Christina Aguillera, Tom Cruise and P. Diddy to name a few.

PC - Where do you think it’s best for a dancer starting out to be, New York or L.A.? And Why

BB – It depends on what you want to do as a dancer. NYC is excellent for musical theater/Broadway. LA is great for commercial dance (i.e. commercials, television, movies, and videos) Most of the work as a dancer takes place outside of LA.  That’s where most of the film/television studios are.

PC - Right now you’re on tour with Chayanne on his “NHI” tour, what is your favorite dance number of the show and why?

BB – Mu favorite dance number is probably “Salome” and “Lola”. They are both fun! “Salome” is super intense and militant. “Lola” is dope because it’s chill and the number involves all of the dancers, both male and female, but mainly because Chayanne dances A LOT in that number.

PC - Chayanne fans are loving you up! Do you have anything that you would like to say to them?

BB – Thanks for all the love from the Chayanne Fans!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!! Make sure you check out my music group, “the LAB”, on YouTube at: theLABmusic 2010

Thank you Brandon for the bottom of the Box for sitting down and having some chat time with us. Our words for Brandon.....once you're a part of the family you're always in the heart of the family...Much Love!

~Peace

Un Día de San Valentín Chayanne Inspirado en ... ¿Hay algo mejor que esto?

 

Hola a mi gente bella! Estaba pensando, ¿cómo podría la Caja de Pandora celebrar el Día de San Valentín de este año? Mi pensamiento .. para poder darle la oportunidad de mostrar Chayanne lo mucho que ha inspirado el amor en ti. Así que aquí lo tienes, la Caja de Pandora está patrocinando su primer Día de San Valentín Concurso Poema. Queremos leer las hermosas palabras que Chayanne ha inspirado en ti!

El ganador del primer premio ganará una botella codiciado de Brizza de Chayanne! (Así es, tuve la oportunidad de tener en mis manos un poco de calor un guiño * * Tengo mis caminos!)

El segundo premio ganará una adorable muñeca Flynn Jinete de Enredado! (Será como tener tu propia Chayanne muy poco!)

En tercer lugar Pirze va a ganar un póster autografiado de Chayanne (lo sé .. no es tan buena como CHAYANNE autogrpahed, pero aún así es genial!)

Así que aquí están los detalles!

Pandora’s Caja

Competencia De Poesía De San Valentín

Reglas Oficiales

Elegibilidad

1. Debe ser un seguidor de Pandora’s Caja en Facebook o en www.pandorascaja.blogspot.com, o en Twitter (@pandorascaja)

2. Debes tener 18 años de edad.

3. Toda la poesía sometida debe ser el trabajo original de la persona que hace la sumisión.

4. Toda la poesía debe ser inspirada por el Mega Artista Latino Chayanne.

5. El contenido no puede ser ofensivo ni contener profanidad.   

6. Sólo una sumisión por persona.

Fechas De La Competencia

La competencia empieza oficialmente el 14 de febrero de 2011 y terminará el 26 de febrero de 2011 a la media noche. 

Sumisión

Todas las sumisiones deben ser enviadas a pandorascaja@yahoo.com.

Las sumisiones deben incluir lo siguiente:

Su Nombre:

Su Edad:

Su dirección de envío completa:

Correo Electronico:

Su poema original

Una explicación breve de lo que inspiró su poema. ¡(Recuerde que buscamos poesía que sean inspiradas por Chayanne)!

Una foto suya la cual va a ser incluida en Pandora’s Caja con su poema.  

 

Selección

Los poemas serán juzgados basados en la originalidad, en calidad artística, y en la creatividad. 

Decisiones

Todas las decisiones de los jueces son finales.

Premios

Primer Lugar (Gran Premio) – Un frasco el perfume “Brizza”

Segundo Lugar – Muñeco de Flynn Rider de la película “Enredados” de Disney

Tercer Lugar – Un póster autografiado de Chayanne

Derecho De Autor

El autor retiene todos los derechos de autor al trabajo que es sometido. Todos los poemas sometidos serán publicados en Pandora’s Caja, página de Susurros. Los poemas que ganen primer, segundo y tercer lugar serán publicados primero.  Todas las otras sumisiones serán publicadas en la orden aleatoria durante el resto del año. Los participantes serán notificados por correo electrónico antes de la publicación de su poema.

Notificación al Ganador

Ganadores serán notificados antes del 12 de Marzo por correo electrónico.  Una lista de ganadores también será anunciada en el sitio web de Pandora’s Caja, página de Facebook, y en Pandora’s Caja en Twitter. 

Regulación de Privacidad

Pandora’s Caja reúne información personal para el propósito de notificar a los ganadores de la competencia solamente. Toda la información sometida será manejada confidencialmente por Pandora’s Caja y no será hecho público. Pandora’s Caja no arrienda, presta, vende, o comparte información personal.

Legalidades

Ninguna compra es necesaria para entrar. Nulo donde prohibió. Patrocinado por Pandora’s Caja solamente.  Esta competencia no ha sido aprobada por Chayanne ni su compañía.  Todos los premios han sido comprados legalmente por Pandora’s Caja.  Todos los derechos son reservados.

A Chayanne Inspired Valentine's Day...Does It Get Any Better Than This?

Hello to all my beautiful people! I was wondering, how could Pandora's Caja celebrate Valentine's Day this year? My thought..to be able to give you a chance to show Chayanne how much he's inspired the love in you. So here you have it, Pandora's Caja is sponsoring its very first Valentine's Day Poem Contest. We want to read the beautiful words that Chayanne has inspired in you!

The Grand Prize Winner will win a coveted bottle of Chayanne's Brizza! (That's right, I was able to get my hot little hands one one *WINK* I have my ways!)

Second Prize will win an adorable Flynn Rider Doll from Tangled! (It will be like having your very own little Chayanne!)

Third Pirze will win an autographed poster of Chayanne (I know..it's not as good as an autogrpahed CHAYANNE, but it's still really cool!)

So here are the details!

Pandora’s Caja

Valentine’s Poetry Contest

Official Rules

Eligibility

1. You must be a follower of Pandora’s Caja either on Facebook or on www.pandorascaja.blogspot.com, or on Twitter (@pandorascaja)

2. You must be 18 years of age

3. All poetry submitted must be the original work of the person making the submission

4. All poetry must be inspired by the Latin Mega Artist Chayanne.

5. The content cannot be offensive or contain any profanity.

6. Only one submission per person.

Contest Dates

The contest officially begins February 14, 2011 and will end February 26, 2011 by midnight.

Submission

All submissions must be sent to pandorascaja@yahoo.com.

Submissions should include the following:

Your name

Your age

Your complete mailing address

Email address

Your original poem

A brief explanation of what inspired your poem. (Remember we are looking for poetry that is inspired by Chayanne!)

A picture of yourself to be included on Pandora’s Caja along with your poem.

  

Selection

Poems will be judged based on originality, artistic quality, and creativity

Decisions

All decisions of the judges are final

Prizes

First Place (Grand Prize) – A bottle of “Brizza”

Second Place - A Disney, Flynn Rider doll, from “Tangled”

Third Place – An autographed poster of Chayanne

Copyright

The author retains all copyrights to the work that is submitted. All poems submitted will be published on Pandora’s Caja, Susurros page. Grand prize, second and third place poems will be published first.  All other submissions will be published in random order over the remainder of the year. Entrants will be notified by email prior to the publication of their poem.

Winner Notification

Winners will be notified by March 12, 2011 by email. A list of winners will also be posted on Pandora’s Caja website, Caja Facebook page, and on Pandora’s Caja on Twitter

Privacy Policy

Pandora’s Caja collects personal information for the purpose of notifying contest winners only. All information submitted will handled as confidential by Pandora’s Caja and its entire staff, and will not be made public. Pandora’s Caja does not lease, lend, sell, or share personal information.

Legalities

No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by Pandora’s Caja only. This contest has not been endorsed by Chayanne or his company in whole or in part. All prizes have been legally purchased by Pandora’s Caja. All rights reserved.

Chayanne's Heart And Soul Are Finally Home

"Cuando mi boca no tiene palabras, mis lágrimas se hablan las palabras de mi corazón 

Sus lágrimas fueron el idioma internacional"

"When my mouth has no words, my tears will speak the words of my heart, his tears were the international language"

There's a certain energy and love that we receive from the land of our birth....being able to stand under it's sky, sun, and moon. To be able to look up into the night sky and see that same stars that kept watch over you by night while you were a child sleeping in your bed. To walk in you bare feet in the earth that your fore fathers walked....It can wash you with emotion that can be so strong and so unexpected that all you can do is yield to it.

Chayanne is no exception.....For his first show of his NHI tour in Puerto Rico, Chayanne gave an amazing tribute to his country and his people. It was so full of genuine love and emotion that he found himself overcome....you can hear the people in audience as their own emotions sang in chorus.

Below is the English translation of Chayanne's tribute. Please enjoy it as much as I did......

~Peace

English Translation by Candela

Slideshow, music playing, and Chayanne speaking:

Why am I here?

I remember who I am

Thanks to all of you!

I work a lot,

I love what I do!

I have tours that last a long time

And when I see Puerto Rico on the calendar

First I get filled with emotions

And then I begin to get nervous

Because you have seen me grow

You are my island of enchantment.

You are beside me when I travel the world

As I always take you in my heart

And I want you to understand me well

I am going to tell you why,

Because when I am touring all over the world

I am proud to say that I am Puerto Rican,

I tell them of our beautiful beaches

And the warmth of our island

I invite them to come to my house,

To a house with open doors

And hearts full of love

That’s what we are

Descendants from this great race,

We are a very close family

Just like our “coqui”.

We are tradition and customs

And that’s why we have to be proud of all those Puerto Ricans

Who have taken, are taking, and will take the name of Puerto Rico

And they are also proud of being from this country!

Music starts and Chayanne appears on stage:

First song is “La Patria” (The Nation) by Ruben Blades

Some time ago a kid asked me

If I knew the meaning of the word “Nation”

He surprised me with his question

And with my soul my throat I said to him:

(Chayanne starts crying)

Flower from the neighborhood, little brother, Nation,

So many beautiful things

Like that old tree that talks about “Puebla”

(Chayanne Crying)

Like the love you keep inside after your grandmother passes.

Second song is ‘Good Borincano” (Good Puertorrican) by Rafael Hernandez.

If I was not born

In the land of my birth

I would be regretful

Of not being born there.

I am not at fault

Listen my dear brothers

Of being born in this little island

And being a good “borincano” (puertorrican)

Since I'm not made of stone

Someday I will die

And in my “borincana” (puertorrican) land

My remains I will leave behind

Burry me wherever you want

But it must be in my “Borinquen” (Puerto Rico)

Third song is De Ahi Vengo Yo (This is where I come from) by Wilkins

 Where the breeze mixes with the sound of the sea

To give birth to a dance, that moves our palm trees

This is where I come from, where I come from, where I come from.

Where country people give you their black coffee

And at night the “Coqui” gives color to the silence

This is where I come from, where I come from, where I come from

Where the flamboyant flower blossoms, like the color of the aurora

And the sun burning your skin will let you know that time it is.

This is where I come from, where I come from, where I come from.