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The 2023 Joy Awards ceremony was held on January 21 at Bakr Alshaddi Theater in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season. The event welcomed international and regional stars and celebrated achievements across various entertainment fields, including cinema, television, music, sports, and digital content. The ceremony featured spectacular live performances by artists such as global rapper Rema, Nancy Ajram, Mohamed Mounir, and Rashed Al Majed. It also honored prominent figures, including Sofía Vergara, who received the Personality of the Year award, while global icons Amitabh Bachchan and Michael Bay were recognized for their lifetime achievements, along with many other stars from the Arab world, making the ceremony a night of elegance and world-class entertainment.