Cuban actress Yuliet Cruz wasted no time in expressing her pride. As soon as the nominees for the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards were announced, she took to Instagram to celebrate her husband, Leoni Torres, who is in the running for Best Traditional Tropical Album with his record, "Cualquiera Se Enamora."
"Congratulations my love on this well-deserved nomination at the @latingrammys. BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM 'CUALQUIERA SE ENAMORA.' Enjoy it to the fullest, and may more joys come into your life. Proud of you and how you champion our rich and beautiful Cuban music. Congrats to all the nominees. For you, my love," Cruz wrote in her Instagram post, which was accompanied by several concert photos of Torres and an official graphic from the Latin Academy featuring the category seal.
The message blends personal affection with artistic recognition, highlighting the singer's role as an ambassador of Cuban music. It succinctly captures what many fans of the couple already know: behind the artist is a partner who celebrates his achievements with the same passion he brings to his performances.
The couple has been together for nearly two decades and shares two children, Sebastián and Samuel.
The Journey of "Cualquiera Se Enamora"
"Cualquiera Se Enamora" marks Leoni Torres's tenth studio album, released in March 2026 under his own label, Torres Productions. The album features 10 tracks with collaborations from artists like Descemer Bueno, Gema Corredera, Randy Malcom, and Pedrito Martínez.
In the Best Traditional Tropical Album category, Torres faces tough competition from notable artists such as Dayhan Díaz ("Algo Nuevo De Ayer"), Los Tri-O ("Orgánico"), Omara Portuondo ("Eternamente Omara"), and Gilberto Santa Rosa ("Íntimo (En Vivo)").
Third Time's a Charm?
This nomination is not a first for the singer; it's his third in the same category, having previously competed in 2021 with "Alma Cubana" and in 2022 with "Canten – Homenaje a Polo Montañez." On those occasions, the awards went to Alain Pérez, Isaac Delgado, and the Orquesta Aragón, and to Aymée Nuviola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, respectively.
The 2026 Latin Grammy ceremony is set for November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where fans will find out if this time, the third time's the charm for Leoni Torres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leoni Torres' Latin Grammy Nomination
Who is Leoni Torres competing against for Best Traditional Tropical Album?
Leoni Torres is competing against Dayhan Díaz, Los Tri-O, Omara Portuondo, and Gilberto Santa Rosa in the Best Traditional Tropical Album category.
When is the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled?
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
How many times has Leoni Torres been nominated for a Latin Grammy?
Leoni Torres has been nominated for a Latin Grammy three times in the Best Traditional Tropical Album category.