Eddy Herrera Honors Rubby Pérez at Premios Heat 2025: A Moving Tribute

Eddy Herrera Announces Emotional Tribute to Rubby Pérez at Premios Heat 2025 Medellín, Colombia – Dominican merenguero Eddy Herrera, a veteran of the Premios Heat awards, recently spoke to El Nuevo Diario about his participation in the 2025 ceremony. The interview, filmed at the event itself, focused on a planned tribute to the late Rubby Pérez, a legendary figure in Dominican music. "We know it's a delicate moment, and a tribute will be paid to Rubby Pérez," Herrera stated, his voice filled with emotion. "It's a great honor for us to sing for Rubby. Many of us have been singing for him since what happened, and before too." Herrera also expressed his strong belief in Zulinka and Miguel, Pérez's daughter and son, to carry on his legacy. He praised their "strength and commitment." The tribute promises to be a moving event, highlighting the impact of Rubby Pérez on Dominican music and beyond. The Premios Heat, with its global reach of 70 million viewers, provides a significant platform for this tribute to reach a vast audience. The event underscores the enduring power of music to transcend loss and celebrate the lives of those who have shaped the cultural landscape. Herrera's long-standing relationship with the awards (this is his 11th appearance) adds weight to his words, underscoring the importance of this tribute within the context of Dominican musical heritage.