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Juanes, Pitbull, Luis Fonsi, And Kelsea Ballerini To Perform During Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event

Lin-Manuel Miranda also joins as a presenter on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9/8c on CBS and CBS All Access.
Posted on Oct 19, 2020 | 09:00am
Get ready for an uplifting special packed with talented performers when Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event celebrates Latinx culture on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9/8c on CBS and CBS All Access, where it will also be available to stream on demand.

The just-announced performers include GRAMMY® Award winners Juanes and Pitbull, Latin GRAMMY Award winner Luis Fonsi, and Academy of Country Music Award winner Kelsea Ballerini. Co-host Gloria Estefan will also perform on the special.

Plus, Pulitzer Prize Winner and 2018 Kennedy Center Honoree Lin-Manuel Miranda has just been added as a presenter.

READ: Star-Studded Lineup To Celebrate Latinx Culture

This impressive group joins hosts Eva Longoria (who is also producing), Gloria Estefan, and Ricky Martin, along with previously announced appearances by José Andrés, Arturo Castro, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Isabela Merced, Rita Moreno, Ana Navarro, Freddy Rodriguez, and Wilmer Valderrama.

Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event will recognize America's diversity and honor the contributions of the Latinx community to our country—and their importance to its future. The one-hour special is all about bringing joy, awareness, and aid to a community that has played a vital role in fighting COVID-19 while also being deeply impacted by it.

Watch Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9/8c on CBS and CBS All Access.