Regional Mexican star Jenni Rivera is set to be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday (June 18).
Known as “La Diva de la Banda,” Rivera will be honored on June 27 with the 2,783rd star, dedicated in the recording category, which will be located in front of Capitol Records on Vine Street. Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi will speak during the ceremony and Rivera’s five children — Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka and Michael — will accept the star on her behalf.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the legendary Jenni Rivera with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. “Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire fans around the world.”
At the time of her death on December 9, 2012, Rivera, 43, was at the peak of her career and the single most successful woman in regional Mexican and on the Billboard Latin charts. With anthems such as “Inolvidable,” “De Contrabando,” “Basta Ya” and “Resulta,” Rivera forged a lane for herself in a male-dominated genre.
Rivera entered more than 30 songs on the Regional Mexican Airplay, 15 of those hit the top 10. On the Hot Latin Songs chart, she placed a total of 25 songs, two hit the top 10: “Ahora Que Estuviste Lejos” and “La Misma Gran Señora.”