HomeNews UpdateLong Beach-born singing legend Jenni Rivera to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Daily News
Long Beach-born singing legend Jenni Rivera to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Daily News
June 28, 2024
The children (l-r) of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, Johnny Lopez, Chiquis Rivera, Jacqie Rivera, Jenicka Lopez and Michael Rivera pose on their late mother’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, on June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring the late Mexican-American singing personality Jenni Rivera was unveiled Thursday, five days before her 55th birthday.
Singer Gloria Trevi, also from Mexico, gave a speech at the ceremony in front of the Capitol Records building at 11:30 a.m. Rivera’s five children – Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka and Michael – accepted the star.
Trevi said she was honored to speak at the event, which “recognizes and celebrates the wonderful life of a brilliant, distinguished woman.”
Rivera “lives on in all of us who love and admire her,” Trevi said.
FILE – In this March 8, 2012, file photo, Mexican-American singer and reality television star Jenni Rivera poses during an interview in Los Angeles. Jenni Rivera Enterprises announced Tuesday, June 18, 2019, that it has partnered with production companies Mucho Mas Media and De Line Pictures to develop a film about Rivera’s life. Rivera died in a plane crash in December 2012 at age 43. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, Archive)
The star is the 2,783rd since the Walk of Fame was completed in 1961, with an original 1,558 stars. Other musicians with stars in front of the Capitol Records building include the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Selena, Neil Diamond, Duran Duran, Alejandro Sanz and Helen Reddy.
“Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire her fans around the world,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fans attend the posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Johnny Lopez, the son of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, poses on his late mother’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Rosie Rivera (left), sister of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, and her mother Rosa Saavedra pose on Jenni’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
View of the star of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Jenicka Lopez, the daughter of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Jacqie Rivera, the daughter of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Jenicka Lopez, the daughter of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Michael Rivera, the son of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during his late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
The brother of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, Lupillo Rivera, poses on his late sister’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Johnny Lopez, the son of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during his late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Rosie Rivera (left), sister of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, and her mother Rosa Saavedra pose on Jenni’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Chiquis Rivera, the daughter of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, poses on her late mother’s star during her Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
The children (l-r) of Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi and Jenni Rivera, Johnny Lopez, Chiquis Rivera, Jacqie Rivera, Jenicka Lopez and Michael Rivera, pose on the star of the late US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi attends the posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony of late U.S.-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi touches her hands during the posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony of the late U.S.-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Chiquis Rivera, the daughter of US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera, speaks during her late mother’s Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
The children (l-r) of Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi and Jenni Rivera, Johnny Lopez, Chiquis Rivera, Jacqie Rivera, Jenicka Lopez and Michael Rivera, pose on the star of the late US-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi speaks during the posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony of late U.S.-Mexican singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
The self-proclaimed “La Diva de la Banda” has received 18 Premio lo Nuestro awards, including nine consecutive Best Female Artist of Regional Mexican Music, 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards and two Billboard Music Awards.
Rivera released 12 studio albums over the course of her life, with songs on topics ranging from relationships to social ills.
“Jenni” and the pop version of “Joyas Prestadas” both topped Billboard’s U.S. Latino music chart, while “Mi Vida Loca,” “La Gran Señora,” and the banda version of “Joyas Prestadas” rose to second place.
She was born Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra on July 2, 1969, in Long Beach to Mexican immigrants. Rivera earned a degree in business administration from Long Beach City College. Before starting her music career in 1992, she worked in real estate.
Rivera died in a plane crash near Monterrey, Mexico on December 9, 2012, at the age of 43. Long Beach named a park in her memory in 2016.
