MILKA DUNO PRESENTS "STAR OF THE PEOPLE" AWARD

Los Angeles, CA, October 28, 2005 -- Top female racer Milka Duno had the very special honor of presenting the tribute award to Latin music icon Miguel Bose at the 2005 El Premio de la Gente event taped on October 13 at the Forum in Los Angeles. The two-hour show will air on Saturday night October 29, 2005 at 7pm EST/6pmCST.

Milka, together with Mexican singer Benny Ibarra, presented the highest award of the evening - the "Star of the People" award - to Bose, the star of the night and whose music has enamored three generations of women all over the world."They, Milka and Benny, are going to go a lot further than me," he said upon accepting the award. "This award is for you."

"It was very exciting to step into the music world for such a special night," said Milka. "That I had the honor to present the award to Miguel was simply amazing. I'm a huge fan of him and his music and the chance to meet him in person was an incredible experience!"Milka wore a design by Samy Gicherman of Samy Gichermann Couture for both the red carpet and the award presentation.Now in its 7th year, El Premio de la Gente continues to offer a spectacular production with live performances by many of today's hottest Latin music stars.

El Premio de la Gente is the only Latin music event where the awards are voted on and chosen by Latin music fans.Some of the many winners at Premio de la Gente were Daddy Yankee - who won four awards including "Male Pop Artist or Group of the Year" and "Album of the Year" and "El Bambino" who received the "Chevrolet New Artist of the Year." Columbian singer Juanes won "Popular Music Artist or Group of the Year," Laura Pausini won "Female Artist or Group of the Year" and Los Kumbia Kings as "Contemporary Artist or Group of the Year."