Juan Rivera
Birth nameJuan Rivera Saavedra
Born22 de Febrero de 1978
Long Beach, California
OriginLong Beach, California
GenresRegional Mexican
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
LabelsDivina Music, Cintas Acuario, Regio Music, Fonovisa, Hacienda Records, Univision Records, Sony Music, Linea Music

Juan Rivera Saavedra is an American singer and actor of Mexican heritage.[1] He is part of one of the most prominent families, leading in regional Mexican music in the United States. His family includes singers, Jenni Rivera, Lupillo Rivera, Chiquis Rivera, and businesswoman Rosie Rivera. His songs "El Ser Equivocado" and "La Lampara" ranked on the Billboard Latin charts.[2]

Early life and early career

Juan Rivera was born to Mexican parents, Pedro Rivera (alias don tra tra tra)and Rosa Saavedra (alias doña gorritos) in the United States.[2] He began his singing career at the age of 16 releasing his first record, El Atizador in 1996. He also became a father at an early age. He is the younger brother of Regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera.

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1994 La dinastía de Los Pérez José Luis Perez
2001 Jefe de nadie Extra

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011–2013 I Love Jenni Himself Recurring cast
2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards Himself Performer
2023 La casa de los famosos Himself Contestant[3]

References

  1. ↑ "En Exclusiva: Así nació la dinastía Rivera". Univision. Univision Communication, Inc. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Bonacich, Drago. "Juan Rivera Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ González, Moisés. "Telemundo destapa a otros 3 nuevos famosos confirmados para La casa de los famosos 3". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved February 28, 2023.


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