Just a few weeks after having sparked a stir with the news of a biographical film about ‘La Diva de la Banda’, Jenni RiveraMuch More Media and De Line Pictures announced the start of filming for this licensed production about the life and career of the late superstar.
According to the streaming platform ViX, the recordings of the film take place in Bogotá, Colombia and will be completed in Los Angeles, California.
“ViX is delighted to be the official destination and distributor of this powerful story about Jenni Rivera. Our commitment to this project is fundamental, and we know that, together with a fantastic director and production team, we will have a film that will captivate our audiences,” said Augusto Rovegno, Senior Vice President of ViX Content, TelevisaUnivision.
Likewise, the entertainment giant finally revealed who will be in charge of giving life to the interpreter of hits such as “La gran señora” and “No llega el olvido”; It is about the actress, singer and dancer Annie González.
“It is an enormous honor for me to interpret the essence of the phenomenal survivor that is Jenni Rivera, who, despite facing adversity at all times, was never a victim and showed her daughters, her family and her audience what the real thing is. nobilityforgiveness and authenticity, and it set us all free,” González expressed about her role as the legendary Jenni Rivera.
“Jenni’s messages in music about feminism, civil rights and nonconformity were ahead of the times and created the space for all of us to feel empowered. With the support of the Rivera family, I can’t wait to help tell the beautiful story and powerful legacy of what Jenni means to me and what she will mean to women and Latinas everywhere,” she added.
And boy, has he received the support of the Rivera family, well According to Jacqie Rivera, daughter of Jenni Rivera and CEO of Jenni Rivera Enterprises, they are beyond excited to see the actress play the famous.
“Although we have not yet been able to get used to seeing someone play our mother, we have faith that Annie will do a great job,” explained the young woman. “My brothers and I are very excited about this biopic. We know our mother’s story will impact generations to come.”
The premiere of the film that will tell the true story about the Mexican-American Jenni Rivera is scheduled to be released exclusively on ViX and select theaters in the United States and Mexico this year.
Among the list of actors who will grace the project are: Cinthya Carmona as Chiquis Rivera; Jero Medina and Miguel Ángel García, who will play Trino Marín, Jenni’s first husband and father of her three eldest children. For her part, Gabriela Reynoso will play Jenni’s mother, Rosa Saavedra; JR Villarreal will play Juan “Cinco” López, Jenni’s late second husband, and new actress Tatiana Juárez will play a young Jenni Rivera.
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