Michael Marin Rivera Biography: What to Know About Jenni Rivera’s Son

Michael Marin Rivera is the son of Jenni Rivera, the late American singer, and Jose Trinidad Marin. He was born on September 11, 1991,, and is a Mexican-American actor, artist and reality TV star.

Michael Rivera became popular after he appeared in the family-based reality TV show, “The Riveras” which was aired to continue the legacy of his mother. Though the show was discontinued, Michael and his family members did well to make it memorable while it aired and even after it. But beyond what you have known about him on the TV show, here’s more insight into his life.

Michael Marin Rivera’s Profile summary

  • Full Name: Trinidad Angelo Marin Rivera
  • Nickname: Mikey
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 11th September 1991
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Age: 32 years old
  • Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, USA
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Nationality: Mexican-American
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Occupation: Artist, Reality TV Star
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Ex-Girlfriend: Drea Ibarra
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Children: Luna Amira Marina Ibarra (daughter)
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Parents: José Trinidad Marin (father), Jenni Rivera (mother)
  • Siblings: Chiquis Rivera (sister), Jacquie Marin (sister), Jenicka Lopez (sister), Johnny Lopez (brother)
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Height in Inches: 70
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Height in Centimeters: 178
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Weight: 317 lbs.
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Net Worth: $1.5 million
  • Famous For: Being the son of Jenni Rivera
  • Michael Marin Rivera’s Instagram: mighk_rivera
  • Twitter: @mighk_rivera

How Old is Michael Marin Rivera?

Michael Marin Rivera is 32 years old in 2024. He was born on the 11th of September, 1991, to Jenni Rivera and José Trinidad Marin, in Long Beach, California, USA. Sadly, his parents divorced when he was about a year old and he was raised by his mother.

Michael attended Lower Merion High School and following his graduation, he moved on to Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, where he studied murals, paintings and more.

Michael has two older sisters, Chiquis and Jacqui. Chiquis was born in 1985 and is a musician. She started her career in 2014 with the release of her first single, Paloma Blanca, which she to their late mother. On the other hand, Jacqui was born in 1989 and is a reality TV star known for her role in the TV series I Love Jenni. She has also appeared in her family’s reality television series The Riveras, ‘n Control and others. Also, Jacqui has been married to Michael Compos since 2012.

Michael also has two half-sibling named Johnny Lopez and Jenicka Lopez from his mother’s second marriage to Juan Lopez. Jenicka Lopez was born on October 23, 1997, and she used to own a YouTube channel where she showed off some of her looks and makeup skills, while Johnny, who was born on February 20, 2001, has followed in their mother’s footsteps to become a musician called Cinco.

Who is Michael Marin Rivera’s Mother?

Michael Marin Rivera’s mother was Jenni Rivera, the late American singer, actress, producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur born on July 2, 1969, in Long Beach, California, United States. She was such a hard worker while she lived. Sadly, she died in a plane crash on the 9th of December 2012, in Monterrey, Mexico.

One of Michael’s posts on Instagram insinuates that she died while going on an official assignment. Apparently, he had a hard time moving on after his mother’s death and he mourned for a very long time. However, he seems to be in a better place now.

Who is Michael Marin Rivera’s Father?

Michael Marin Rivera’s father is José Trinidad Marin, an American-Mexican convicted felon. He was born on February 15, 1964, in Mexico. He spent the early years of his life in his birth country with his family, although the identities of his parents and siblings have never been disclosed. He eventually immigrated to the United States as a teenager with his family, and has lived there all his life.

José Trinidad Marin used to be a restaurant manager during his lifetime. He was later sentenced to 31 years in prison for molestation. The victims of his immodest act were his daughter and sister-in-law.

Michael Marin Rivera is a Passionate Artist

Jenni Rivera’s son, aside from being his mother’s child, was first revealed to the world as a reality TV star. He first appeared in the series “I Love Jenni” from 2011 to 2013. Later, he featured in “The Riveras” from 2016 to 2020. He also appeared in “The Real” in 2017.

Michael appeared in “The Riveras” alongside his other siblings. The show aired on Universo and the Rivera kids were basically seen pursuing their dreams and doing well to preserve and honor their mother’s legacy. They canceled the show on the 24th of September, 2020. But while it was on, they showed how they managed their mother’s business, including her music, fashion line, tequila, and love foundation.

More than being a TV star, Michael Marin Rivera prefers himself as an artist. He has been drawing for a long time, and he once made a lovely portrait of his mother on the side of a building in North Long Beach, California, where he grew up with his siblings. After being away from social media for a long while, the artist returned and revealed that he had been honing his painting skills.

His Instagram posts reveal that he indeed put a lot of work into mastering his craft, and he finds satisfaction in it. He now does a lot of sign and mural paintings and he is apparently very successful at his job as he posts lots of videos of his work online. On the other hand, he does not do residential works, canvas painting, and paper drawing.

Who is Michael Marin Rivera’s Daughter?

Michael Marín Rivera’s daughter is Luna Amira Marin Ibarra. She was born on 28th August 2012 through her father’s relationship with Drea Ibarra, whom he dated for about three years (2011-2013) before they broke up. At the time of Luna’s birth, her father, Micahel, was 20 years old.

More than anything else, the painter appears to be a very proud father. He always posts pictures and videos of his daughter on her page and he does his best to be there for her. He particularly gives her special attention because she suffers from autism.

He Also Has a Modest Social Media Presence

Michael is present on Twitter with 8,703 followers, and on Instagram with 406k followers, but he has no active Facebook account. Despite being a private person, he still puts out random tweets on his page from time to time. He shows off most of his artwork on his Instagram page. He does this as a way of advertising his crafts, and he manages to get clients from within and outside Los Angeles. Aside from his work, Michael also takes time to celebrate his family, especially his daughter on his social media pages as he sometimes makes posts featuring her and what she’s up to.

Michael Marin Rivera’s Arrest and What He Has Been Up To Lately

Michael was arrested in Miami for vandalism in 2013. According to a report, he was seen tagging a sign which eventually led to his detention. He was later granted a $1,000 bail. Some sources also have it that Michael had broken the law a few times while his mother was still alive. According to EverydaynewsGh, the artist was charged with molestation in 2010. He had pleaded guilty to being involved with a sixteen-year-old. He was nineteen at the time. The charge against him was later dismissed.

Since after his release, Michael seems to be working on becoming a better person. He has been more focused on his painting job, and being there for his only daughter. Although most part of his life is not on social media, he appears to be doing very well for himself.

FAQs

Who is Michael Marin Rivera?

Michael Marin Rivera is the son of Jenni Rivera, the late American singer, and Jose Trinidad Marin. He was born on September 11, 1991, in Long Beach, California, USA, and is a Mexican-American actor, artist and reality TV star.

What is Michael Marin Rivera’s Net Worth?

Michael Marin Rivera has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million, which he made made through his career as an actor, artist and reality TV star.

Does Michael Marin Rivera Have Children?

Michael Marín Rivera has an autistic daughter named Luna Amira Marin Ibarra. She was born on 28th August 2012, and is a product of her father’s relationship with Drea Ibarra, whom he dated for about three years (2011-2013) before they broke up.

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