Jenny Dolores Rivera Saavedra (July 2, 1969 - December 9, 2012), better known as Jenni Rivera, was a Mexican-American singer known for her work within the banda and norteña music genres. She began recording in 1992, and her recordings often have themes of social issues, infidelity, and relationships. Her tenth studio album, Jenni (2008), became her first number-one album in the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States. In 2010, she appeared in and produced the reality TV show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C. She also appeared in and produced I Love Jenni starting in 2011 and Chiquis 'n Control in 2012. Rivera, along with six others, died in a plane crash near Iturbide, Nuevo León, México, on December 9, 2012
Daughter of the actor, singer, & composer Pedro Rivera .Sister of singer Lupillo Rivera , singer Juan Rivera , pastor Pete Rivera and Gustavo Rivera .Mother of Chiquis Marin Rivera , Jacqui Marin , Michael Marin , Jenicka Lopez and Johnny Lopez .Her brothers are also singers. Her brother, Lupillo Rivera , is a very successful singer, who has won many awards in the Latino community. Her brother, Pete Rivera, is a pastor.Her mother is from Sonora, Mexico and her father is from Jalisco, Mexico.Has four siblings.Friend of Paulina Rubio and Cristina Saralegui .Make-up artist Jacob Yebale also perished in the same airplane crash that claimed Rivera's life.Three time Latin Grammy Award nominee. in (2002) for 'Best Banda Album ("Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro"), in (2008) for 'Best Ranchero album' ("La Diva En Vivo"), in (2010) for 'Best Banda Album' ("La Gran Señora En Vivo"), and in (2011) 'Best Banda Album' ("La Gran Señora En Vivo").Just days before her death, ABC announced the development of "Jenni," a show starring Rivera and centering on the Mexican-American singer and actress as a struggling single mom. Robert L. Boyett and Robert Horn were attached to write and executive produce the project.
Maria Jose 'Majo' Tonorio is a tough LA street poet who spits from the heart. After meeting a talented DJ she cuts her first demo under the guidance of a small time hustler more interested in promoting Majo's sexuality than her lyrics. Soon a major label and its strong-arm executive come calling. Convinced that a record deal will deliver much needed money for the family, Majo is suddenly faced with some stark choices. Does she accept the deal and turn her back on the friends who got her to the precipice of success or does she let a golden opportunity slip away.