Gloria Trevi

Gloria Trevi
Trevi at the 2021 Latin Grammys
Born
Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz

(1968-02-15) February 15, 1968 (age 56)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active1985–present
Notable work
Spouse
Armando Goméz
(m. 2009)
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Labels
Websitewww.gloriatreviweb.com

Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz (born February 15, 1968), known as Gloria Trevi (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡloɾja ˈtɾeβi]), is a Mexican singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, television hostess, music video director and businesswoman known as "The Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop".[1][2] Since 1998, her name has been linked to the Trevi-Andrade Clan, an organization with cult-like overtones accused of sexual abuse, corruption of minors and labor exploitation, led by Trevi's former representative, Sergio Andrade.[3][4][5][6]

Early life

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Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Gloria Trevi left Monterrey for Mexico City to pursue her music career.

Career

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1985–1995: Early success and initial breakout

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In 1985, Trevi became a member of a short-lived girl group named Boquitas Pintadas.[7] After the group broke up in 1988, she approached Sergio Andrade [es] for the production of her first solo album, ¿Qué Hago Aquí? (What Am I Doing Here?), which was released in 1989 and scored a number one hit across Latin America, "Dr. Psiquiatra".[8] Trevi was often dubbed as the Madonna of Mexico.[9][10]

In 1991, Trevi released her second album, Tu Ángel de la Guarda (Your Guardian Angel), which is widely regarded as one of her best albums.[11] "Pelo Suelto", the lead single from the album, was a worldwide success, reaching number 1 in several Latin America countries and in Spain. Billboard magazine included Tu Angel de la Guarda in their list of greatest Latin albums of all time. Her third album, Me Siento Tan Sola (I Feel So Alone), was released in 1992 garnering another hit, "Zapatos Viejos". Trevi starred in the film of the same name in 1993. In 1994, she released two singles, "El Recuento De Los Daños" and "La Papa Sin Catsup", from her fourth studio album Más Turbada Que Nunca (More Turbulent than Ever). Both singles reigned the Billboard Top Latin Albums.[12] In December 1995, Trevi released her final studio album of the decade, and her final album produced by Andrade, Si Me Llevas Contigo (If You Take Me with You). The album produced two moderate hits, "Ella Que Nunca Fue Ella" ("She Who Never Was Herself") and "Si Me Llevas Contigo" ("If You Take Me with You"). On March 13, 1996, Trevi announced that she would retire to care for Andrade during his cancer battle. She offered her last two concerts at the National Auditorium, March 16 and 17.[13]

2004–2014: Post-arrest career and continued success

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Gloria Trevi at the Premios Juventud 2008

Following her release from four years in prison in Brazil and Mexico on suspicion of human trafficking, Trevi released her sixth studio album, Como Nace el Universo ("How the Universe Is Born"). The album was preceded by the moderate hit "En el Medio de la Tempestad" ("In the Midst of the Storm"). While her sixth record was well-received as her comeback, her seventh studio album Una Rosa Blu was a massive critical and commercial success. Released in 2007, the album produced several successful singles included "Psicofonia, Pruebamelo" ("Prove it to Me"), "El Favor de la Soledad" ("The Favor of Solitude"), "Cinco Minutos" ("Five Minutes"), and "Todos Me Miran" ("Everyone Looks at Me"). During award season, Trevi won Female Artist of the Year at the coveted Premio Lo Nuestro and Female Airplay Song of the Year for "Cinco Minutos" at the Billboard Music Awards. Producer Sergio George earned a nomination at the Latin Grammy for producer of the year for his work on Una Rosa Blu In 2010, Trevi released her eighth, self-titled studio album Gloria. The album included the successful singles "Vestida de Azucar" ("Dressed in Sugar"), "Fuego con Fuego" ("Fire with Fire"), "Me Rio de Ti" ("I Laugh at You"), "La Noche" ("The Night"), and "Esa Hembra es Mala" ("That Female is Evil").[14] The latter was used as the theme song for the telenovela Teresa.[15]

In 2013, Trevi released her tenth studio album De Pelicula. The album produced the single "No Querias Lastimarme" ("You Didn't Want to Hurt Me"), which was a critical and massive success. The song reached the top ten of the Latin Billboard charts and topped the charts of several Latin American countries.[14] In 2015, Trevi embarked on a new passion project, which would become her eleventh studio album, El Amor. The concept album included covers of popular Latin American love ballads, including previous songs from Trevi's catalog as well as original work. Trevi had two alter-egos for the album, Mr. Trevi and Mrs. Gloria. The album debuted at the top of the Billboard charts and produced two successful singles, "Como Yo Te Amo" ("How I Love You") and "Las Pequeñas Cosas" ("The Little Things").[14] In 2017, Trevi collaborated with fellow Mexican artist Alejandra Guzmán for the album Versus. The album included two singles, "Cuando un Hombre te Enamora" and "Mas Buena". The two singers embarked on the Versus World Tour during summer and fall 2017.[16]

2015–2018: Love and Versus

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Love is the tenth studio album published on August 21, 2015 and produced by Humberto Gatica,[17] the material has 14 songs; 12 of them classics by artists such as Amanda Miguel, Raphael and Roberto Carlos, in addition to the unreleased songs: Inmortal and Without fear of anything; Its presentation was in a standard and deluxe version accompanied by a DVD with the videos of the 12 classics.[18] The first single Como yo te amo, a version by the Spanish singer Raphael, was published on June 19 of that year.[19] On the same day as the album's worldwide release, his tour called El amor world tour also began at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. The album debuted at the top of sales on Billboard in the United States. On August 21, 2015, his El Amor World Tour begins at the Greek Theater in the city of Los Angeles.[20] The tour was presented in the United States, Spain Peru, Chile and the rest of Latin America.[21] During 2016 the tour toured much of Mexico and recorded their third live album, Inmortal.[22]

After the conclusion of the concerts, he joined Alejandra Guzmán for the release of the collaborative album Versus being Gloria's eleventh studio album.[23] The album had 10 songs and consists of a Versus where the artists join forces on a tour that bears the same name.[24] On May 5, 2017 they released a single called When a man falls in love with you,[25] and on May 25 they released the second single called Más buena.[26] The Versus World Tour[27] in the city of Los Angeles , the first concert was on June 3, 2017 at the Staples Center, performing throughout the United States, and in cities in Mexico, South America and performing for the first time in Canada. The live album of the Versus World Tour was released on November 17, 2017,[28] was recorded on June 23 of the same year at the Arena Ciudad de México.[29] The tour ended on April 14, 2018 at the Hollywood Bowl.[30]

Personal life

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Trevi married Armando Gómez, a lawyer, in 2009.[31] She now lives in McAllen, Texas, with Gómez and her two sons. Trevi received the BMI President's Award on March 2, 2016, at the 23rd BMI Latin Awards for her impact on Latin pop.[32]

Child abuse allegations

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In 2000, Trevi was arrested in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on charges of corrupting minors.[33][34] Trevi's longtime manager, Sergio Andrade Sanchez, was accused of forcing sex on young girls who were among his teenage protégées.[33]

A year later, while in prison, Trevi announced that she was pregnant. The father was Andrade, according to DNA tests by Brazilian authorities; Trevi and her defense claimed that the results of the DNA test had been fabricated.[35] Trevi was cleared of the charges in 2004 due to lack of evidence after spending four years and eight months in prison in Brazil and Mexico.[35] In December 2023, Trevi sued her former manager for sexual abuse.[36]

Discography

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Tours

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  • Trevolución (2005–2006)
  • Una Rosa Blu Tour (2009–2010)
  • Gloria Tour (2011–2012)
  • Agárrate Tour (2013–2014)
  • De Película Tour (2014–2015)
  • El Amor Tour (2015–2016)
  • Versus Tour – with Alejandra Guzmán (2017–2018)
  • Diosa de la Noche Tour – with Karol G (2019–2020)[37]
  • Isla Divina World Tour (2022–2023)
  • Mi Soundtrack World Tour (2024)

Filmography

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Films
Year Title Role Notes
1991 Pelo suelto Herself Film debut
1993 Zapatos viejos Herself
1995 Una papa sin catsup Gloria / La Greñas
2008 Las mamás sí van al cielo Herself Television film
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1997 XE-TU Remix Herself Host
2011 Pequeños gigantes Herself Co-hostess
2013 Libre para amarte Aurora Valencia Lead role; 107 episodes
2022 Drag Race España (season 2) Herself Guest Judge; Episode 1
2023 Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo Herself
  • Host
  • Lead role; 6 episodes
Songs for soap operas
Year Telenovela Song Episode / Notes
2006 Sos mi vida "Doctor psiquiatra" Chapter 108
2008 Valeria "Valeria" Main theme
2010 Teresa "Esa hembra es mala" Main theme
2013 Libre para amarte "No soy un pájaro" Main theme
2015 ¿Quién mató a Patricia Soler? "No querías lastimarme" Main theme
Music videos
Year Title Album Director
1989 Dr. Psiquiatra ¿Qué Hago Aquí? Sergio Andrade
¿Qué Voy A Hacer Sin Él?
1991 Pelo Suelto Tu Ángel De La Guarda
Jack El Reprobador
Tu Ángel De La Guarda
Agárrate
Hoy Me Iré De Casa
1992 Con Los Ojos Cerrados Me Siento Tan Sola
Los Borregos
Zapatos Viejos
Me Siento Tan Sola
1994 La Papa Sin Catsup Más Turbada Que Nunca
El Recuento De Los Daños
2004 En Medio De La Tempestad Como Nace El Universo Alejandro Lozano
2006 Todos Me Miran La Trayectoria Gloria Trevi & Paco Guerrero
Estrella De La Mañana Gloria Trevi
Sufran Con Lo Que Yo Gozo
2007 Psicofonía Una Rosa Blu
2008 Cinco Minutos
Pruebamelo Pedro Torres
2009 En Favor De La Soledad Michel Castro
Lo Que Una Chica Por Amor Es Capaz Nico Tronic
Que Emane 6 Super Hits ¿?
2011 Me Río De Ti Gloria Gustavo Garzón
Vestida De Azucar
La Noche Gloria Trevi
2013 No Querías Lastimarme De Película Gustavo Garzón
2014 Habla Blah Blah Nico Tronic
2015 Como Yo Te Amo El Amor Gloria Trevi
El Amor
Perdóname
Cama Y Mesa
Te Quiero
Y Ahora Quien
El Amor Después Del Amor
Las Pequeñas Cosas
Desahogo
Que Muera El Amor
Como Si Fuera La Primera
2017 Cuando Un Hombre Te Enamora Versus (with Alejandra Guzmán)
Más Buena
2019 Rómpeme El Corazón Diosa De La Noche
Que Me Duela
Yo Soy Su Vida
Me Lloras
Vas A Recordarme
Ellas Soy Yo
Hijoep*# (ft. Karol G)
Vas A Llorarme
Ábranse Perras
2020 Grande Non-album single
2022 Él Se Equivocó Isla Divina

References

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