24th TVyNovelas Awards

The 24th TVyNovelas Awards were an academy of special awards to the best soap operas and TV shows. The awards ceremony took place on May 13, 2006 at the Mundo Imperial Forum, Acapulco, Guerrero. The ceremony was televised in Mexico by Canal de las Estrellas.

Eduardo Santamarina and Joana Benedek hosted the show. Alborada won 7 awards, the most for the evening, including Best Telenovela. Other winners La madrastra and Rebelde won 2 awards and La esposa virgen, Pablo y Andrea and Piel de otoño won 1 each.

Special Awards

 * Special Award for Artistic Career: Raúl Velasco
 * Special Award for 33 years of Artistic Career: Daniela Romo
 * Special Recognition for Career: Joaquín Cordero

Absent
People who did not attend the ceremony and were nominated in the shortlist in each category:
 * Adela Noriega
 * César Évora (He was not present during the presentation of the shortlist for Best Actor)
 * Joaquín Cordero
 * Laura Pausini
 * Lilia Aragón
 * Macarena Miguel
 * Nashla Aguilar
 * Natalia Esperón
 * Ninel Conde
 * Sebastián