The Riveras

About The Riveras

The Riveras is an American reality television series that premiered on October 16, 2016 on NBC's Universo, a cable channel for Hispanic and Latino American adults. The show focuses on the lives of the children of the late Mexican-American music icon Jenni Rivera, as they work to sustain the family's legacy in the entertainment industry.

Making / Production

The Riveras is a production of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. It is executive produced by Edward Paige and Liane Su, with the objective of providing a unique insight into a Hispanic family in the U.S., showing their experiences, achievements and challenges post their mother's death.

Actors

• Chiquis Rivera as Herself: The eldest daughter of Jenni, Chiquis takes the mantle and maintains a strong front amidst the chaos.
• Jacqie Rivera as Herself: Jacqie is the second oldest daughter who is seen battling weight, self-esteem issues, alongside managing her singing career.
• Johnny Rivera as Himself: The youngest son and an openly gay man, Johnny works on carving his identity in the shadow of his family's fame.
• Mike Rivera as Himself: Mike is Jenni's oldest son who has a fascinating journey, going from being a single father to a real estate licensee.
• Jenicka Lopez as Herself: The youngest daughter of Jenni, Jenicka is seen navigating through her teenage years on the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is a direct sequel to "I Love Jenni," a reality TV show that centered around Jenni Rivera and her family.
• The Rivera family is often referred to as the "Mexican-American Kardashians."
• Chiquis Rivera is a singer, author, and entrepreneur aside from being a television personality.

Quotes

• "The most important thing my mother taught me was to be a strong woman and not depend on a man for anything." - Chiquis Rivera
• "I have to take care of my siblings and protect them." - Mike Rivera
• "If my family can make it, with all the things we have gone through, so can yours." - Jenicka Lopez

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song is "Complacida," a single by Chiquis Rivera.
• Many episodes feature tracks from various albums of the late Jenni Rivera.
• The show often plays Mexican and Latin American music to reflect the family's heritage.

Please note: There are no notable awards associated with "The Riveras."