# María José Quintanilla professional updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-27T16:12:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Chilean singer and presenter María José Quintanilla has received a nomination for ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 2026 Copihue de Oro awards, where winners are determined by public vote.

Concurrently, Quintanilla announced a temporary leave from her hosting duties on the Mega television network, specifically for the program ‘Dale Play’. She cited the need to focus on musical commitments and scheduled vacations, noting that certain matters required her “absolute attention.” Joaquín Méndez has been appointed to serve as her interim replacement for several episodes during this period.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: María José Quintanilla takes temporary leave from Mega programs

Singer María José Quintanilla is taking a temporary leave from Mega programs to focus on musical commitments and vacation, with Joaquín Méndez serving as interim host.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-jos-quintanilla-takes-temporary-leave-from-mega-programs

### 2026-10-24: María José Quintanilla nominated for Copihue de Oro Artist of the Year

María José Quintanilla has been nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2026 Copihue de Oro awards and will temporarily step away from hosting ‘Dale Play’ to focus on her music career.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-jos-quintanilla-nominated-for-copihue-de-oro-artist-of-the-year

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