Juan Rivera: All about the American singer and actor of Mexican heritage

Juan Rivera: All about the American singer and actor of Mexican heritage

Juan Rivera is an American singer and actor famous for being born into a musical family, even though he has an established career in his own right and has been in the music scene for over 25 years.

Juan Rivera's profiles
The star attended the Jenni Rivera honoured posthumously on Plaza Mexico's Walk of Fame at Plaza Mexico in December 2014 in California. Photo: @JC Olivera
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Juan Rivera was born to an American family of Mexican heritage, leading in Mexican music in the USA. His family includes renowned stars like Lupillo Rivera, Jenni Rivera and Chiquis Rivera. His hits, such as La Lampara and El Ser Equivocado, have ranked on the Billboard Latin charts.

Juan Rivera's profile summary and bio

Full name

Juan Rivera Saavedra

Nickname

El Pelotero Mayor

Date of birth

22nd February 1978

Age

44 years (as of December 2022)

Birthday

22nd February

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Place of birth

Long Beach, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mexican

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Height in cm

188 cm

Height in feet

6'2"

Occupation

Singer and actor

Genre

Regional Mexican

Labels

Divina Music, Cintas Acuario, Regio Music, Fonovisa, Hacienda Records, Univision Records, Sony Music

Years active

1995-present

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Brenda Rivera

Children

4 ( Marina, Johnny, Frido, and Divine Rivera)

Father

Pedro Rivera

Mother

Rosa Saavedra

Siblings

Rosie Rivera (sister), Jenni Rivera (sister), Lupilo Rivera (brother), Gustavo Rivera (brother)

Social media

Instagram

TikTok

Twitter

YouTube

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When was Juan Rivera born?

Juan was born on 22nd February 1978 in Long Beach, California, USA. As of December 2022, Juan Rivera's age is 44 years.

Is Juan Rivera Puerto Rican?

Contrary to popular belief, Juan was born in America, although his roots are traced to Mexico.

Juan Rivera's height

Reports suggest Juan stands at 6 foot 2 inches tall. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Family

He is one of Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra's five children. He has two brothers, Lupilo Rivera and Gustavo and two sisters, Rosie Rivera and the late Jenni Rivera. All his siblings have a history as musicians, except for Rosie, a TV personality and businesswoman.

His father, a musician, is the founder of Cintas Acuario and played a significant role in his decision to pursue a career in music.

What is Juan Rivera known for?

How old is Juan Rivera?
The singer during a press conference to announce the opening of Jenni Rivera's Women's Refuge in May 2016. Photo: @JC Olivera
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Juan made his career official in 1995 with his debut release, El Atizado, and he was only 16 then. He has since then released top tracks and albums. He is also famous for being an actor.

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Juan Rivera's songs

Some of his top tracks include:

Producto de Sociedad

De Padre a Hijo

Me Falta Ella

Oveja Negra

Cortina de Humo

Pideme la Luna

El Traquilito

El Abadonado

Los Cocodrillos

El Pelotero

Dentro di Mi Pecho

San Juditas

Juan Rivera's albums

Saavedra is the brains behind the following albums:

Album title

Year of release

El Atizador

1995

El Atizador, Vol. 2

1995

Juan Rivera Y los Corridos Mas Broncudos

1999

Los Cuates Colgando

2000

Orden de Aprehension

2000

El Abandonado

2001

Canciones

2002

Entre Loquera

2002

Atórele a lo Grande Con

2003

Con la Locura Nortena y Banda

2004

El Grande: Como Hueso Compadre!!!!

2004

Mano a Mano Musical

2004

Un Borracho Sin Futuro

2005

Pa' La Raza Del Barrio

2007

Corridos de Poca Madre

2007

El Tamaulipeco

2008

Vaqueton y Semental

2009

Other albums include:

  • En La Mira
  • Purso Corridos Pesados, Vol. 1
  • Déjame

Acting

Apart from music, Juan has also carved a career as an actor. He has played the following TV roles:

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Role

Film or TV show title

Year

José Luis Perez

La dinastía de Los Pérez

1994

Extra

Jefe de nadie

2001

Himself

Billboard Latin Music Awards

2013

What is Juan Rivera doing now?

How old is Juan Rivera Saavedra?
The singer speaks outside All Souls Cemetery on December 2012 in Long Beach, California. Photo: @JC Olivera
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Besides creating music and acting, Juan is passionate about his fitness journey; he shares snippets of his workouts on his Instagram account. He also shares his relations with his family, especially his wife.

Is Juan Rivera Saavedra married?

Juan is married to Brenda Rivera, and they have been together for nearly 28 years. They met at the beginning of Juan's career in music. Some sources allege they have been married for 20 years, while others claim they officially became life partners in 2021.

Is Juan Rivera still with Brenda?

Juan Rivera's wife is the only woman the star has been linked to. She has been with him through the ups and downs of his journey and dealt with the emotional turmoil that came with the artist's arrest and incarceration for drug dealing.

Children

Juan and Brenda have four children, two sons, Johnny and Frido, and two daughters, Marina and Divine.

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Juan Rivera's net worth

In 2022, sources reveal he is worth $10 million and earns from his long-running career as a musician and actor.

Juan Rivera's biography highlights the artist's rise to stardom and what he has been up to lately. Besides his thriving career, he is also a proud father, husband and brother.

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