Chiquis Rivera
Janney Marín "Chiquis" Rivera (born June 26, 1985) is an American singer and television personality. 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".
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Marín and the second or maternal family name is Rivera.
Chiquis Rivera
June 26, 1985
- Janney Marin Rivera
- La Princesa de la Banda
- La Necia
- Janine
- Singer
- television personality
2010–present
- Jenni Rivera (mother)
- Lupillo Rivera (uncle)
- Juan Rivera (uncle)
- Rosie Rivera (aunt)
Vocals
- Fonovisa Records
- Sweet Sound Records
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]
Artistry[edit]
Musical style[edit]
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.[18]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Billboard Latin Music Awards[edit]
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.[25][26]