The “Despacito” hitmaker talks landing first lead role in Say a Little Prayer, out in select theaters across the U.S. on Friday.
The winner will be announced live in December via Univision's Despierta America.
The company will administer all of the Mexican music star's catalog and future recordings.
Baltazar was detained over the weekend at the Mexico City International Airport.
JENNI, based on the life of the late Mexican-American superstar, will premiere on ViX and select theaters in the U.S. and Mexico on Dec. 6.
From "Rico Suave" hitmaker to Billboard Power Player, Mejía spearheads Latin music expansion with landmark hits like "Gata Only" by FloyyMenor & Chris MJ.
Highlights from the festival on Sunday in Mexico City also included Beck, Jack White, St. Vincent and Kim Gordon.
The Brazilian superstar, who will headline the event at the 55,000-capacity Mangueirão Olympic Stadium, also secured a legal victory in São Paulo against Sevenn.
On the latest Tour Stop with Billboard, Nodal takes us behind his "Pa'l Cora Tour."
The rock legend's Mexico City set was part of his Got Back Tour.
