Telemundo held a private screening of the first episode of its original bio series Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio (90×60′), set to premiere Tuesday June 27 at 8pm/7c.
Cast members from the series, Telemundo executives, press members and guests came together at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live’s Clive Davis Theater for the special event which was preceded by a special posthumous recognition to Jenni Rivera for her success and accomplishments in spite of facing so many obstacles, presented by HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality), the non-profit, non-partisan, organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy and education to benefit all communities and the status of women, received by Jenni’s mother, Rosa Saavedra, and daughter Jacquie Campos.
Additionally, Long Beach City Councilmember Lena Gonzalez presented a Proclamation from the City of Long Beach to Jenni Rivera (where Jenni was born), received by Jenni’s sister, Rosie Rivera and brother, Juan Rivera.
Starring Angélica Celaya, Samadhi, Zendejas and Gabriel Porras, Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio brings to life the true story of the legendary top-selling artist, as it follows her life-long pursuit for fame and happiness as a daughter, mother, wife, lover and iconic Regional Mexican female singer.
The story is based on a script inspired by Jenni Rivera’s New York Times Best Seller, Inquebrantable, as well as on unpublished testimonies from her family, close friends and associates. The series features Jenni Rivera’s original recordings including her biggest Billboard hits De Contrabando, Resulta, Culpable o Inocente and the theme of the series, Mariposa de Barrio.
Watch photos of people during the screening of Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de barrio
Watch trailer of Telemundo´s Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio
Nueva promo de Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de barrio de Telemundo Studios
Detrás de cámaras de Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de barrio de Telemundo
