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Machito Swing Wins 'Boricuas con Talento' Competition

Updated Jun 27, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

The final night of 'Boricuas con talento' on TeleOnce featured a diverse showcase of cultural talent, with 12 competitors performing at the Centro de Bellas Artes Alejandro 'Junior' Cruz in Guaynabo. The audience voted for their favorite, with voting open until 2:00 p.m. the next day. Machito Swing was crowned the winner, with over half a million votes cast.

The competition, produced by Josema Hernández, featured a variety of acts, including music, dance, and circus performances. The winner received a $25,000 prize and support to develop their artistic career. The production team reported that the show captured the attention of artists such as Daddy Yankee and Wisin, and that the competition brought together talent from all 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico.

The final night's performances included a special appearance by singer Yaire, who performed her hit song 'Tu mayor tentación'.