Sweet victory is priceless…

Whether you were around for Gloria Estefan’s Latin pop music invasion in the 80s or have danced to her modern mambo beats, the legendary Cubana defined the meaning of ‘crossover’ before it even existed. The Miami singer had everyone on their feet at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards after winning the coveted awards for “Best Traditional Tropical Album” for “90 Millas,” “Best Tropical Song” for “Pintame de Colores,” and the ultimate “Person of the Year” award.

Experience more of our Latin Grammy wrap-up, and watch as celebrities like Luis Fonsi, Alejandra Guzman, and Tego Calderon offer their shout-outs to MTV News right below:

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