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‘La Bola Negra’ Tune “La Nieve” Added to Best Original Song Oscar Race, Hollywood Reporter Says
The song “La Nieve,” co-written by Guitarricadelafuente and Raül Refree, has entered the Academy Awards Best Original Song lineup for 2027, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“La Nieve,” a song from the film “La Bola Negra,” has been added to the 2027 Oscar race for Best Original Song, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Aug. 11, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter said the track was co-written by Guitarricadelafuente and Raül Refree, and that Guitarricadelafuente also appears in the movie. The dual role, writer and on-screen performer, is drawing additional attention during the awards season cycle.
According to the report, Guitarricadelafuente’s involvement in both film and song would place him in rare company if “La Nieve” secures a nomination and he receives an acting nomination as well. The Hollywood Reporter said he could become only the fifth person ever to earn Oscar acting and songwriting nominations for the same film.
Raül Refree is credited as a co-writer on “La Nieve,” while the film’s soundtrack contribution is centered on the track’s eligibility for the Academy’s Best Original Song category. The report framed the moment as a potential crossover between performance and music authorship that is uncommon in the awards process.
The Academy’s Best Original Song pathway typically proceeds through internal voting and eligibility rules tied to release timing and screen-music requirements, with nominees selected after the relevant nomination period. The Hollywood Reporter’s announcement places “La Nieve” within that established process for the 2027 awards cycle.
For viewers and industry stakeholders, the addition also indicates continued awards-season focus on Spanish-language film music and the role of composer-performers in major studio and independent releases. If the Academy ultimately recognizes both “La Bola Negra” and “La Nieve,” it would underscore how a single project can generate recognition across categories.
The film and music credits described by The Hollywood Reporter set up a central question for the remainder of the 2027 nomination period: whether “La Nieve” will receive enough support to reach the final shortlist of nominees, and whether the film also draws enough acting momentum to put Guitarricadelafuente in contention on that front.
Why It Matters
- If “La Nieve” advances to Oscar nominations, it would highlight how songs can carry major awards visibility alongside film performance recognition.
- A potential dual recognition for Guitarricadelafuente would represent a rare overlap between acting and music authorship within the same production.
- Best Original Song eligibility and nomination activity can affect how studios and distributors prioritize marketing of soundtrack releases during the awards cycle.
- The announcement places additional focus on the creative team behind “La Bola Negra,” including both on-screen and behind-the-scenes contributors credited to the track.
Key Facts
- The Hollywood Reporter said “La Nieve,” from “La Bola Negra,” has joined the 2027 Oscar race for Best Original Song.
- The song was co-written by Guitarricadelafuente and Raül Refree.
- The Hollywood Reporter said Guitarricadelafuente also stars in “La Bola Negra.”
- The Hollywood Reporter reported that Guitarricadelafuente could become only the fifth person ever to receive Oscar acting and songwriting nominations for the same film.
- The story was published by The Hollywood Reporter on Aug. 11, 2026.