| Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Album | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Top Latin Album of the Year |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | ABC |
| First awarded | 2005 |
| Currently held by | KG0516 by Karol G (2022) |
| Most awards | Enrique Iglesias (2) |
| Most nominations | Romeo Santos (5) |
The Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Album recognizes the most successful Latin albums on the Billboard Charts over the past year. Jenni Rivera became the first female artist to win the award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards and won it posthumously. Prince Royce is the most nominated performer without a win, with four unsuccessful nominations.
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