Who is Michael Marín Rivera?
Trinidad Angelo Marín Rivera, better known by the name Michael Marín Rivera, was born on 11 September 1991 under the zodiac sign of Virgo, in Long Beach, California USA. He is a 32-year-old Mexican-American mural artist and reality TV star, who also gained notable fame for being the eldest son of the renowned late singer Jenni Rivera. He is also known for his appearance in the highly popular family-based reality TV series “The Riveras”.
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How rich is he? Michael Marín Rivera’s Net Worth
As of the latter part of 2023, Michael’s net worth is estimated at over $700,000, acquired through his engagement in the entertainment industry as a reality TV personality. He also increased his fortune through his successful endeavors as a mural artist.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background
Michael spent his early years in his hometown of Long Beach, where he was raised by his famous mother Jenni Rivera, and his father, José Trinidad ‘Trino’ Marín, a former restaurant manager. Michael has two elder sisters, Janney Marín ‘Chiquis’ Rivera, born in 1985, and Jacqueline Melina ‘Jacqie’ Marín Rivera, born in 1989 – both of his sisters are singers and TV personalities. His parents’ marriage lasted for eight years from 1984 until 1992, when his mother filed for divorce citing physical and emotional abuse. In 1997, Jenni’s younger sister Rosie revealed that Trino sexually abused not only her but also Chiquis and Jacqie, after which he was convicted of sexual assault, and was sentenced to spend more than 31 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
Following his parents’ divorce, his mother Jenni entered into a second marriage with Juan López; they were married from 1997 until 2003, during which time the couple welcomed a daughter named Jenicka Priscilla Lopez in 1997, and son Juan Angel ‘Johnny’ Lopez in 2001. Subsequently, his mother married one more time, in 2010 to baseball player Esteban Loaiza. Although they filed for divorce two years later, the process was never completed due to her death, as she tragically died in an aircraft accident in the same year.
Michael holds both Mexican and American nationalities, and belongs to the Hispanic ethnic group. In terms of religion, he identifies himself as a Christian. Looking at his educational background, Michael attended Lower Merion High School, then upon matriculation, he enrolled in toLos Angeles Trade-Technical College, where he studied Arts.
Professional Career
In his professional career, Michael has established himself as a renowned mural artist. He has painted numerous murals, including of such famous personalities as Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle. He’s also painted the mural of his mother. Some of his works can be seen on his official Instagram account, ‘mighk_rivera’.
Apart from his achievements in the art world, Michael gained enormous popularity as a celebrity child and reality TV star. His prominence in the entertainment industry began with his appearance in the family-based reality TV series “I Love Jenni”, which was aired on the channel NBC Universo from 2011 until 2013, and chronicled his mother’s professional and personal life. Following Jenni Rivera’s tragic death, Michael along with his siblings and half-siblings featured in the spin-off show entitled “The Riveras”, which followed their daily lives as they embarked on the pursuit of their dreams while honoring their mother’s legacy; the show aired on the same channel between 2016 and 2019. Furthermore, he has also made guest appearances in other reality shows, such as “Rica Famosa Latina” in 2014 and “The Real” in 2017.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Michael is bold and has dark brown eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 10ins (1.78m), while his weight is around 320lbs (144kgs). However, information about his vital statistics, biceps size, and shoe size isn’t available.
Personal Life and Legal Issues
Michael isn’t very open when it comes to speaking about his personal life. However, it is known that he was previously in a relationship with Mexican-American media personality Andrea ‘Drea’ Ibarra from 2011 to 2013; they welcomed their daughter named Luna Amira Marín Ibarra, on 28 August 2012, and the former couple is currently sharing the responsibility of taking care of their daughter. Regarding his current relationship status, Michael keeps all the details about it under wraps, so it remains a mystery. He resides in Los Angeles, California.
Michael encountered some legal issues in Miami, Florida, when he was arrested for minor vandalism. As a result, he faced charges of criminal mischief, and had to pay a $1,000 bail for his release. Since then, Michael has chosen to respect the law and avoid further issues with the legal system and potential imprisonment.
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Who is his mother? Jenni Rivera Short Wiki/Bio
Dolores Janney ‘Jenni’ Rivera Saavedra was born on 2 July 1969 under the zodiac sign of Cancer in Long Beach, California USA, and passed away at the age of 43 on 9 December 2012 in Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico. She was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, TV producer, and entrepreneur, who gained worldwide recognition as ‘La Diva de la Banda’ and was a prominent figure in such regional Mexican music styles as banda, mariachi, and norteño.
She was born to Mexican parents Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra, and Jenni has one sister and four brothers – one of her brothers is renowned Mexican musician Lupillo. Even though she gave birth to her first child while still in high school, she continued her education. Upon matriculation, she subsequently obtained her degree in Business Administration from Long Beach City College.
Professional Career
After completing her studies, Jenni initially pursued her career in the real estate business. However, she transitioned into the music industry as soon as her father established the record label Cintas Acuario. This marked the beginning of her own music career, propelling her to become a leading figure in regional Mexican music.
In 1992, she issued her debut album, “Somos Rivera”, which was followed by her other albums, such as “La Maestra”, “Por Un Amor”, and “Poco A Poco”, to name a few. Despite failing to achieve immediate commercial success, Jenni continued to record music, and gained more popularity with the 2000 song “Las Malandrinas”, which quickly became a radio hit. The following year, she earned her first Latin Grammy nomination for Best Banda Album for her fifth album “Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro”.
Jenni eventually earned widespread fame with the release of her 2005 studio album “Parriandera, Rebelde Y Atrevida”, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart in the United States, and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She continued to line up success after success in the forthcoming years; in 2007, her album “Mi Vida Loca” debuted atop the Regional Mexican Albums chart and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums in the United States. Her career reached its zenith with the release of her ninth studio album, entitled “Jenni” (2008), which marked a significant milestone as it became her first to achieve No. 1 on Billboard Top Latin Albums in the United States. Thereafter, she issued her first mariachi album “La Gran Señora” (2009), which also achieved major success earning her a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero Album.
Thanks to her accomplishments, Jenni won numerous awards, including two Oye! Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and 18 Lo Nuestro Awards. Moreover, she holds the record for the most Lo Nuestro Awards for Regional Mexican Female Artist of the Year, since she won nine consecutively. She stands out as one of the best-selling regional Mexican artists in history, with more than 15 million albums sold around the globe.
In addition to her music career, Jenni also served as a producer of the reality TV show “Chiquis & Raq-C”, and made appearances in “I Love Jenni”. Besides that, she was a coach in the second season of the talent show “La Voz… México”.
