Chiquis

Janney Marín Rivera, known professionally as Chiquis, was born on June 26, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. As the eldest daughter of regional Mexican music icon Jenni Rivera, Chiquis was exposed to the entertainment industry from a young age, even serving as her mother’s assistant. This early exposure provided her with an insider’s view of the music world, including its challenges and demands. She channeled her personal experiences and the pressures of her family’s legacy into her own artistic path. In 2014, Chiquis officially launched her singing career. Her debut single, “Paloma Blanca,” was released as a tribute to her late mother.

Chiquis has achieved significant milestones in her career. She made her television debut with reality shows like “Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C” and later appeared on “I Love Jenni.” Her debut album, “Ahora,” was released on June 2, 2015, and featured a blend of pop and banda music. Subsequent albums, including “Entre Botellas” (2018), “Playlist” (2020), and “Abeja Reina” (2022), solidified her presence in regional Mexican music. Her album “Diamantes” (2024) earned her a Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album, marking her third win in this category and establishing her as the first female artist to achieve this. She also secured a nomination at the 2025 Grammy Awards for Best Música Mexicana Album, where she is notably the only woman in the category.

Throughout her career, Chiquis has used her platform to advocate for women in regional Mexican music. She views her success, including her multiple Latin Grammy wins and Grammy nominations, as a testament to the capabilities of female artists in a historically male-dominated genre. Her touring efforts, such as the “Diamantes Tour,” which included a performance at Mexico’s Auditorio Nacional, further demonstrate her growing influence and reach within the industry. She has also published memoirs, “Forgiveness” (2015) and “Unstoppable” (2022), offering insights into her personal life and challenges.