Gloria Trevi

Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz (born February 15, 1968), known professionally as Gloria Trevi, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her emotional lyrics, performances, and lasting influence on Latin music, being dubbed the " Mexican Queen of Pop" by ''Rolling Stone''. She is also known for the media coverage surrounding the Trevi–Andrade scandal, involving sexual abuse and forced labour led by her former manager- producer Sergio Andrade.

At 15, she moved to Mexico City to study performing arts at Televisa's CEA. A year later, she met Sergio Andrade and joined his girl group Boquitas Pintadas, which disbanded after an unsuccessful album in 1985. Trevi recorded a demo in Los Angeles and later reconnected with Andrade to work as her manager and producer. She released ''¿Qué Hago Aquí?'' (1989), which included her hit "Dr. Psiquiatra" and marked her breakthrough into fame. During the 1990s, she released a series of successful albums—'' Tu Ángel de la Guarda'' (1991), '' Me Siento Tan Sola'' (1992), '' Más Turbada Que Nunca'' (1994) and ''Si Me Llevas Contigo'' (1995)—featuring hits like "Pelo Suelto", "Zapatos Viejos" and "Con los Ojos Cerrados", which establish her as a sex symbol and pop icon in Latin America. In 1997, she retired from music and withdrew from public life with Andrade.

During this period, a complaint was filed in Chihuahua involving allegations of sexual abuse, corruption of minors, and forced labour, following the disappearance of 17-year-old Karina Yapor and other young women. In January 2000, Trevi and Andrade were arrested in Rio de Janeiro. She spent nearly three years in pre-trial detention in Brazil before being extradited. In 2004, Trevi was tried and acquitted, while Andrade was convicted. Her life and career were dramatized in the 2014 biopic '' Gloria'' and the 2023 biographical television series '' Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo''.

Trevi resumed her career by releasing multiple albums, including '' Una Rosa Blu'' (2007), '' Gloria'' (2011), ''De Película'' (2013), '' El Amor'' (2015), ''Inmortal'' (2016) and ''Versus'' (2017; with Alejandra Guzmán), four of which topped the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums chart. She also achieved hits like " Todos Me Miran," " Cinco Minutos," and "No Querías Lastimarme", and collaborated with several artists such as Olga Tañón, Paulina Rubio, Karol G and Mon Laferte. Trevi has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Latin music artists. She is one of the best-selling Latin touring acts of the 21st century. In 2018, she was inducted to the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. She was also listed among ''Billboard''s best female Latin pop artists of all time in 2025.

Early life

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Gloria Trevi left Monterrey for Mexico City to pursue her music career. As a child, she developed an interest in American and British rock music artists, such as Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Janis Joplin.

Career

1985–1995: Early success and initial breakout

In 1985, Trevi became a member of a short-lived girl group named Boquitas Pintadas. After the group broke up in 1988, she approached 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". Trevi was often dubbed as the ''Madonna of Mexico''.

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. "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. 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.

2004–2014: Post-arrest career and continued success

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"). The latter was used as the theme song for the telenovela ''Teresa''.

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. 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"). 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.

2015–2018: Love and Versus

''Love'' is the tenth studio album published on August 21, 2015 and produced by Humberto Gatica, 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. The first single ''Como yo te amo'', a version by the Spanish singer Raphael, was published on June 19 of that year. 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. The tour was presented in the United States, Spain Peru, Chile and the rest of Latin America. During 2016 the tour toured much of Mexico and recorded their third live album, ''Inmortal''.

After the conclusion of the concerts, he joined Alejandra Guzmán for the release of the collaborative album ''Versus'' being Gloria's eleventh studio album. The album had 10 songs and consists of a Versus where the artists join forces on a tour that bears the same name. On May 5, 2017 they released a single called ''When a man falls in love with you'', and on May 25 they released the second single called ''Más buena''. The ''Versus World Tour'' 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, was recorded on June 23 of the same year at the Arena Ciudad de México. The tour ended on April 14, 2018 at the Hollywood Bowl.

Personal life

Trevi married Armando Gómez, a lawyer, in 2009. 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.

Child abuse allegations

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

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. 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. In December 2023, Trevi sued her former manager for sexual abuse.

Discography

* ''¿Qué Hago Aquí?'' (1989)
* '' Tu Ángel de la Guarda'' (1991)
* '' Me Siento Tan Sola'' (1992)
* '' Más Turbada Que Nunca'' (1994)
* '' Si Me Llevas Contigo (1995)''
* '' Cómo Nace el Universo (2004)''
* '' Una Rosa Blu (2007)''
* ''Gloria (2011)''
* ''De Película (2013)''
* ''El Amor (2015)''
* ''Versus (with Alejandra Guzmán) (2017)''
* ''Diosa de la Noche (2019)''
* ''Isla Divina (2022)''
* ''Mi Soundtrack Vol. 1 (2023)''
* ''Mi Soundtrack Vol. 2 (2023)''
* ''Mi Soundtrack Vol. 3 (2024)''
* ''El Vuelo (2025)''

Tours

* ''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)
* ''Isla Divina'' World Tour (2022–2023)
* ''Mi Soundtrack'' World Tour (2024)

Filmography

References

Notes

External links

Former official website

Universal Music Latin Entertainment , Gloria Trevi



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