EXCLUSIVE: An authorized biopic about the life of Jenni Rivera has been greenlit at ViX with Annie Gonzalez set to star and executive produce
is underway in Bogota, Colombia, and will be completed in Los Angeles.
“My siblings and I are very excited about this biopic and we know our mother’s story will impact generations to come,” Jacqie Rivera, daughter of Jenni Rivera and CEO of Jenni Rivera Enterprises said in a statement. “It has been an uphill battle, but we are happy to see one of our mom’s dreams come to fruition. Although we still haven’t gotten used to seeing someone portray our mother, we have faith Annie will do a great job.
Manuel Uriza will star opposite Gonzalez in the role of Pedro Rivera, Jenni’s father, and Regional Mexican entrepreneur. The cast also includes Cinthya Carmona as Jenni Rivera’s eldest daughter, Chiquis Rivera, Jero Medina Additionally, Gabriela Reynoso will be portraying Jenni’s mother Rosa Saavedra, J.R. Villarreal will play Juan “Cinco” Lopez, Jenni’s late second husband, and newcomer Tatiana Juarez will portray Rivera during her early years.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dear Annie: If you really loved me, you wouldn’t use words that hurt me, wife tells husband(My wife) wears her tender heart on her sleeve, which makes her vulnerable to others’ words -- especially to my words.
Read more »
Former Kane County lay pastor gets 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting goddaughterMark Rivera, 50, was sentenced by Kane County Judge John A. Barsanti, the county State's Attorney's office announced Tuesday.
Read more »
‘Marcel the Shell’ Director on Acting Out Film as Marcel for Stop-Motion PreparationA24’s “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” is an awards season darling. The live-action hybrid stop-motion film recently picked up the Annie Award for indie feature as well as two other awards. Jenny S…
Read more »
72-year-old veteran in Mira Mesa gets free roof replacement72-year-old Anne Quinn has a house that always smells like cookies. It’s partially why people in Mira Mesa call her 'Granny Annie'. When she’s not baking, she spends her time working with kids.
Read more »