Chiquis Rivera
Janney Marín Rivera (born June 26, 1985), better known as Chiquis Rivera, or mononymously as just Chiquis, is an American singer, television personality, author, and entrepreneur. She is the eldest daughter of singer Jenni Rivera. She began her singing career in early 2014, releasing her first single "Paloma Blanca" as a tribute to her mother. At Premios Juventud, she made her musical debut on international television with her performance of "Esa No Soy Yo".
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| Born | Janney Marín Rivera June 26, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Genres | Regional Mexican, Latin pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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| Website | chiquisonline |
She made her television debut with her reality show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C and also appeared on her mother's hit spin-off reality show I Love Jenni. Rivera's debut album, Ahora, was released on June 2, 2015. On April 7, 2015 she released her memoir titled Forgiveness, and a second on February 2, 2022 titled Unstoppable.
Rivera is the recipient of two Latin Grammy Awards, two Lo Nuestro Awards, and a Grammy nomination.[1]
Personal life
Janney Marín Rivera was born and raised in California. She is daughter of Regional Mexican star, Jenni Rivera and her first husband, José Trinidad Marín.[2][3] She is the first child of both her parents, has one younger sister, Jacquelin, one brother, Mikey, and two half-siblings from her mother's second marriage. Rivera is Presbyterian and attends church regularly with her family.
Relationship with mother
On April 7, 2015 she released a memoir called Forgiveness, she revealed the reasons she and her mother, Jenni Rivera, stopped speaking in October 2012.[4] She revealed that she was molested by a woman.[4] She confirmed that the reason for her and her mother's separation stemmed from the rumor that she had an affair with Esteban Loaiza. She denied the rumor and attributes it to "toxic voices" that surrounded her mother at a time when she was deeply lonely and confused, leading her to doubt her then-husband's fidelity and her own daughter's loyalty.[4] She stated, in an attempt to find evidence of incriminating behavior, that Rivera looked at video footage from her home's security system and found an instance in which Chiquis is seen leaving the master bedroom which Rivera shared with Loaiza while they were married. Chiquis said that Rivera became fixated with the video, and watched it so many times that she had made herself believe her daughter actually "came back to the house and snuck back into the bedroom" to have a sexual encounter with Loaiza.[4] Beto Cuevas, who was friends with Jenni, has stated that he gave her advice on how to deal with the rift with Chiquis three days before Jenni's death.[5]
Sexual abuse
In 1997, her aunt, Rosie Rivera came forward and confessed to Jenni Rivera, that José Trinidad Marín, used to sexually molest her, and was now doing the same to Chiquis. Physical examination showed he had done the same with her younger sister Jacqie Marín. The molestation case was opened in 1997 and Marín spent 9 years as a fugitive before he was apprehended in April 2006 and convicted of sexual assault and rape. In May 2007, José Trinidad Marín was found guilty of 9 out of 9 charges and sentenced to more than 80 years in prison without parole.[6][7][8][3][9]
Mother's death
On 9 December 2012, her mother and six others died in a plane crash following a concert at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Nuevo León.[10] The plane was en route to Toluca for an appearance by Rivera on La Voz: México.[11][12][13]
Marriage
Chiquis married Lorenzo E. Mendez Ronquillo (former vocalist of la Original Banda El Limón) in June 2019 and became stepmother to Lorenzo's daughter from his previous marriage. On September 17, 2020, Rivera announced her divorce with Méndez through social media, claiming it a decision from both parties. Chiquis would later claim in her 2022 Autobiography Unbreakable that Lorenzo was a drug addict with aggression issues. At one point spitting in her face and grabbing her by the neck, only stopping after her brother charged at him with a dumbbell.
Career
Television personality
She made her television debut with her reality show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C, Chiquis 'n Control, and also appeared on her mother's hit spin-off reality show I Love Jenni.[14][15] She also starred in her mini web—series Chiquis Confidential.[16] She and her siblings started in a spin-off of I Love Jenni called The Riveras. The series aired its fourth and final season on NBC Universo on August 11.
Ahora
Rivera began her singing career in early 2014, releasing her first single "Paloma Blanca".[17][18] It was written by her and dedicated as a tribute to her late mother. At Premios Juventud she made her musical debut on international television with her performance of "Esa No Soy Yo".[19][20][21]
On April 6, 2015, Chiquis declared to the daily newspaper Miami Herald, she would be releasing an album called Ahora, on June 2, 2015.[22] She stated, "I called it Ahora because it's about living in the moment and appreciating the now. I feel that's how my life can be summed up. It really has a little bit of everything – pop mixed with banda. I love all types of music and didn't want to limit myself since I am my own record label [Sweet Sound Records] I was able to take my time with it. I want to give that to people. I don't know anyone who listens to just one type of music – it's universal and brings everyone together."[22]
Entre Botellas
In Spring of 2018, Rivera released her second studio album titled ‘Entre Botellas’ which feature songs made with Lorenzo Mendez, Jenni Rivera and Juan Rivera. Her two singles ‘Vas a Volver’ and ‘Horas Extras’ where featured in the album as well as ‘Quisieran Tener Mi Lugar’, a duet sang with her mother Jenni Rivera.
Playlist
On April 5th, 2019, Rivera signed with Universal Music Group owned Fonovisa Records.[23] She released her first single with the label 'Anímate Y Veras' that June. That year she would also release singles 'No Regresarás' and 'Martes Es Muy Lejos', as well as a collaboration with Mexican band Los Socios del Ritmo titled 'Te Extraño, Te Olvido, Te Amo'.
In 2020, she continued to release singles including, 'Ticket de Salida" with Amandititita, 'Las Destrampadas' with Ely Quintero and Helen Ochoa, 'Con la Misma Bala', and a Spanish-language cover of the Dolly Parton song Jolene with Becky G. On May 29, 2020, Chiquis released her third album and first major label studio album Playlist. The album would go on to win Rivera her first Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album. In October, Chiquis would perform Jolene with Dolly Parton and Animate Y Veras at The Latin Recording Academy's Ellas Y Su Música event. In November, she would release her single 'Me Vale' accompanied by a music video.
Abeja Reina
In May 2021, Rivera was featured on Mexican singer Victoria La Mala's single 'Sexo Débil (TNMDQH)'. In August 2021, Chiquis released her first single in months 'Mi Problema' a cover of the Marisela song which Rivera adores.[24] The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart and #21 on the Latin Airplay chart. She was featured on the Play-N-Skillz single 'Baila Así' along with Thalia and Becky G, the song charted at #24 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart. In October, she performed Mi Problema on Nuestra Belleza Latina. Later that month she released her second single of the year 'Cualquiera'. In November, she again performed Mi Problema at the 2021 Premios de la Radio.
In January 2022, Rivera released her first single of the year 'Quiero Amanacer Con Alguien', it would chart at #28 on the Latin Airplay chart. In March, she released another single 'El Honor'. In April, she began her Abeja Reina Tour across the United States. On May 3rd, 2022, Chiquis surprised announced her fourth studio album titled Abeja Reina to be released May 12th. On May 10th, she released the tracklist which included 7 new songs, an intro and outro, 5 interludes, and her singles that released over the last couple months. On May 12th, Chiquis released the album along with a music video for its title track 'Abeja Reina'. Billboard reviewed the album and noted how Rivera was "vulnerable yet gutsy" on the record.[25] She promoted the album on Mexican morning show Hoy along with a performance of the title track 'Abeja Reina'.[26] On July 28th, she released the music video for her song 'Entre Besos y Copas', the sixth single from the album. On the 30th, Chiquis appeared on Mexican talent show La Academia, where she performed songs from 'Abeja Reina' and a tribute to her mother Jenni Rivera.[27] [28]
On September 20th, Rivera was nominated again at the Latin Grammy Awards for Best Banda Album for 'Abeja Reina'. On September 26th, Chiquis performed at Univision's first annual Univisionarios event where she sang 'No Llega el Olvido' in tribute to her mother. On September 30th she was featured on Raymix's single '55'. November 3rd, she performed her song 'Abeja Reina' at the 2022 Premios de la Radio. On November 10th, Chiquis released a Christmas single 'Jingle Bells (Vamos All The Way)'. On November 15th, Chiquis was nominated at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) for 'Abeja Reina', her first Grammy nomination. On November 16th, Rivera released a cover of Marco Antonio Solis' song Si No Te Hubieras Ido in honor of him being the Latin Grammys' Person of the Year. On November 17th, she won her second Latin Grammy award for Best Banda Album, at the ceremony she performed with Banda Los Recoditos, they sang Rivera's song 'Entre Besos y Copas' and Banda Los Recoditos' song 'Me Siento a Todo Dar'. On December 3rd, Chiquis concluded the American leg of her Abeja Reina Tour in Greenville, North Carolina. On December 9th, 2022, the 10 year anniversary of her mother's passing, Chiquis released a mariachi version of her 2014 song Paloma Blanca with Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea.
Artistry
Musical style
Rivera's musical style is classified as banda, a form of traditional Mexican music popular in Mexico and parts of the United States with large Mexican populations. Banda music originated in the state of Sinaloa and the music sound is primarily instruments such as tuba, clarinets and trumpets, i.e. Banda El Recodo and Banda La Costeña.[17]
Discography
- Ahora (2015)
- Entre Botellas (2018)
- Playlist (2020)
- Abeja Reina (2022)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C | Herself | Mun2 reality show about her and her friend, Jenni Rivera appeared in and produced. |
| 2011–2013 | I Love Jenni | Herself | Mun2 reality show about her mother's life, Jenni Rivera produced. |
| 2012 | Chiquis n' Control | Herself | Mun2 reality show about her opening a blow-dry salon, Jenni Rivera appeared in and produced. |
| 2013 | The View[29] | Guest Co-Host | Talked about how her mother's death has affected her. |
| 2016-2019 | The Riveras | Herself | NBC Universo focusing on her and her siblings after Jenni Rivera's death. |
| 2019-2021 | Tengo Talento Mucho Talento | Judge | Estrella TV competition show searching for the best Latino talent in the United States. |
| 2021-2022 | Lo Mejor de Ti con Chiquis | Host | NBC Universo lifestyle show, Chqiuis leads physical and emotional makeovers for a group of nominated guests. |
Awards and nominations
Billboard Latin Music Awards
The Billboard Latin Music Awards are awarded annually by Billboard magazine in the United States. The Billboard awards are the Latin music industry's longest running and most prestigious award. Chiquis has received two nominations.[30][31]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | Herself | Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female | Nominated[32] |
| 2016 | Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy. Chiquis has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2023 | Abeja Reina | Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) | Pending |
Juventud Awards
The Juventud Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Chiquis has received eight nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | Paloma Blanca | Catchiest Tune | Nominated |
| My Favorite Video | Nominated | ||
| Herself | Best Artist using Social Media to Connect with Fans | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best Social Artist | Nominated | |
| Best Scroll Stopper | Nominated | ||
| Chiquis Rivera and Lorenzo Méndez | Best Couple | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Herself | Breaking the Internet | Nominated |
| 2021 | Female Youth Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Latin American Music Awards
The Latin American Music Awards are the Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards hosted on U.S. Spanish-language television network, Telemundo.[33][34]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | Herself | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Favorite Female Artist | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Social Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Latin Grammy Awards
The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Latin Recording Academy in the United States. Rivera has received two awards.[35]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2020 | Playlist | Best Banda Album | Won |
| 2022 | Abeja Reina | Best Banda Album | Won |
Lo Nuestro Awards
The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Chiquis has received two award from three nominations.[36][37][38][39]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | Herself | Regional Mexican: Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | Won | ||
| 2017 | Female Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 2020 | Social Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Regional Mexican Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Premios De La Radio
The Premios De La Radio are awarded annually by the television network Estrella TV in the United States for the Regional Mexican Music genre. Chiquis has received one nomination, and in 2014 she lost the award to her late mother Jenni Rivera.[40][41]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | Herself | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Won | ||
| 2022 | Nominated |
Tu Mundo Awards
The Tu Mundo Awards are produced by Telemundo awarded annually from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.[42]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | #BossBee | Fan Club of the Year | Nominated |
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