Gigi Saul Guerrero is set to direct “Jenni,” a movie about the life of Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera, Variety confirmed.
The biopic, authorized by the late artist’s estate, will be produced by Los Angeles-based multimedia company Mucho Mas Media and De Line Pictures.
The movie, developed by Guerrero and screenwriter Shane McKenzie, follows Rivera’s rise as a Spanish singer who successfully crossed over to the U.S. and global audiences, and also her work as a women’s rights activist.
“Jenni” will premiere on TelevisaUnivision’s premium streaming tier VIX+ and in select theaters throughout the U.S. and Mexico. A release date has not been announced yet.
Donald De Line of De Line Pictures will serve as a producer with Javier Chapa, Phillip Braun, and Simon Wise of Mucho Mas Media. Jenni Rivera Enterprises will executive produce.
Jeni, who died in a plane crash in 2012 at age 43, is one of the best-selling regional Mexican artists ever, with 15 gold and platinum records and top-drawing tours.
Rivera began her recording career in 1992 and also produced multiple TV series such as “Chiquis & Raq-C” and “I Love Jenni.”
Executives at TelevisaUnivision promise the film will be a celebration of Rivera’s life. “We’re thrilled to work alongside Gigi, a visionary Mexican artist of incredible talent, to tell Jenni Rivera’s story,” said Augusto Rovegno, senior VP of acquisitions and SVOD programming at TelevisaUnivision.
“This original film will celebrate her life and share how she inspired women and young generations in general to overcome obstacles and live their best lives.”
