Juan Rivera (singer)

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.[2] 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.[1]

Juan Rivera
Birth nameJuan Rivera Saavedra
OriginLong Beach, California
GenresRegional Mexican
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
LabelsDivina Music, Cintas Acuario, Regio Music, Fonovisa, Hacienda Records, Univision Records, Sony Music, Linea Music
Associated actsJenni Rivera, Chiquis Rivera, Lupillo Rivera

Early life and early career

Juan Rivera was born to Mexican immigrant parents, Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra in the United States.[1] 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.

Discography
  • 1995 – El Atizador
  • 1995 – El Atizador, Vol. 2
  • 1999 – Juan Rivera Y los Corridos Mas Broncudos
  • 2000 – Los Cuates Colgando
  • 2000 – Orden de Aprehension
  • 2001 – El Abandonado
  • 2002 – Entre Loquera
  • 2003 – Atórele a lo Grande Con
  • 2004 – Con la Locura Nortena y Banda
  • 2004 – El Grande: Como Hueso Compadre!!!!
  • 2004 – Mano a Mano Musical
  • 2005 – Un Borracho Sin Futuro
  • 2007 – Corridos de Poca Madre
  • 2007 – Pa' La Raza Del Barrio
  • 2008 – El Tamaulipeco
  • 2009 – Vaqueton y Semental
  • 2013 – Oveja Negra
  • 2016 – Me Puse a Pensar

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1994 La dinastía de Los Pérez[3] José Luis Perez
2001 Jefe de nadie[3] Extra

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards himself performer

References
  1. Bonacich, Drago. "Juan Rivera Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  2. "En Exclusiva: Así nació la dinastía Rivera". Univision. Univision Communication, Inc. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  3. "Juan Rivera Biography". IMDb. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
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