History of Chiquis Rivera in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2025

Janney Marín "Chiquis" Rivera is an American singer and television personality, best known as the eldest daughter of the late singer Jenni Rivera. She launched her music career in 2014 with the single "Paloma Blanca," a tribute to her mother, marking her entry into the music industry.

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June 26, 1985: Chiquis Rivera's Birth

On June 26, 1985, Janney Marín "Chiquis" Rivera was born. She is the eldest daughter of singer Jenni Rivera.

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1997: Confession of Abuse by José Trinidad Marín

In 1997, Rosie Rivera confessed to Jenni Rivera that José Trinidad Marín had sexually molested her and was now doing the same to Chiquis. A molestation case was opened.

April 2006: Apprehension of José Trinidad Marín

In April 2006, José Trinidad Marín, who had been a fugitive for 9 years, was apprehended.

May 2007: Conviction of José Trinidad Marín

In May 2007, José Trinidad Marín was found guilty of 7 out of 9 charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole for sexual assault and rape.

October 2012: Estrangement from Jenni Rivera

In October 2012, Chiquis Rivera and her mother, Jenni Rivera, stopped speaking due to rumors of an affair with Esteban Loaiza, which Chiquis denied.

December 2012: Death of Jenni Rivera

On December 9, 2012, Chiquis Rivera's mother, Jenni Rivera, and six others died in a plane crash following a concert at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The plane was en route to Toluca for an appearance on La Voz... México.

2014: Premios De La Radio Nomination

In 2014, Chiquis Rivera received a nomination for Premios De La Radio but lost the award to her late mother Jenni Rivera.

April 6, 2015: Album Announcement

On April 6, 2015, Chiquis Rivera declared to the Miami Herald that she would be releasing an album called Ahora on June 2, 2015, emphasizing living in the moment and mixing pop with banda music.

April 7, 2015: Release of 'Forgiveness' Memoir

On April 7, 2015, Chiquis Rivera released her memoir titled Forgiveness.

Forgiveness: A Memoir

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June 2, 2015: Release of 'Ahora' Album

On June 2, 2015, Rivera's debut album, Ahora, was released.

June 2019: Marriage to Lorenzo Méndez

In June 2019, Chiquis Rivera married Lorenzo E. Méndez Ronquillo, becoming stepmother to his daughter.

September 17, 2020: Divorce Announcement

On September 17, 2020, Chiquis Rivera announced her divorce from Lorenzo Méndez through social media, stating it was a decision from both parties.

February 2, 2022: Release of 'Unstoppable' Memoir

On February 2, 2022, Chiquis Rivera released her second memoir titled Unstoppable.

Unstoppable

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March 2023: Chiquis Rivera Comes Out as Bisexual

In March 2023, Chiquis Rivera came out as bisexual in an interview, revealing she had a girlfriend in her youth but her mother forced her to end the relationship.