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Viña del Mar, Chile – February 24, 2025: Chilean singer Myriam Hernández became the first woman to receive the coveted Platinum Gaviota at this year’s Viña del Mar International Song Festival. With a career spanning 32 years, Hernández has a deep connection with the festival, having performed multiple times throughout her trajectory. The award recognizes her outstanding contribution to Latin American music and her enduring impact on the industry. Her historic achievement was met with overwhelming applause from fans and fellow artists. (Credit: Lucas Aguayo Aráos & Margareth Chirinos/ UNAR AGENCY)