Chiquis describes what makes her unique

Gloria Trevi, considered one of Latin music’s most iconic, controversial and influential figures, shall be acknowledged with Billboard’s 2026 Latin Women in Music Lifetime Achievement Award. Known for her diva-punk perspective and explosive stage presence, Trevi has captivated audiences for almost 4 many years with her daring, no-holds-barred artistry. From the rebellious anthem “Pelo Loose” to weak ballads like “El Favor de la Solitude,” their music is stuffed with brutal honesty, sharp social criticism, and unapologetic depth. His signature raspy voice and “no-nonsense” perspective — as Chiquis factors out — have cemented Trevi’s place as a unique drive in Latin music.
With three hits within the high 10 of Hot Latin Songs (“Cinco Minutos,” “Con los Ojos Cerrados,” “Me Sento Tan Sol”) and a ton of different achievements, the legacy of this Mexican celebrity transcends the charts. A grasp of reinvention, Trevi has bravely confronted private {and professional} challenges, rewriting the foundations time and again whereas amplifying themes of empowerment and resilience.

Chiquis – honored final 12 months with the Impact on Latina Women in Music award and host of the 2026 gala – displays on the affect of her colleague and buddy.
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My first introduction to Gloria Trevi as an artist was with “Pelo Loose” (1991), once I thought: “This woman is incredible.” Then I received to know her extra with “La papa sin ketchup” (1994) as a result of my mom (Jenni Rivera) made a cowl of that track [en 2003]. It was then that the connection between her and my mom started to develop, as a result of at the moment Gloria was incarcerated (2000-2004). Gloria was very grateful that my mother did that. My mother was a fan. They turned superb buddies.

Gloria introduced the star [póstuma] of my mother on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024. We requested her to talk as a result of my mother did not have many buddies within the business — she had acquaintances, however she actually thought of Gloria a buddy. There was no higher individual than Gloria to introduce my mom to. [con la estrella]and he did it in a wonderful manner.

I do know they talked on a regular basis, and in the event that they had been in the identical metropolis, they noticed one another. If my mother went to McAllen [donde vive Gloria]he was going to his home. She was additionally a very good buddy of Armando, Gloria’s husband. When my mother wanted recommendation, she would discuss to Gloria, and vice versa. They had a really good bond.

Gloria and Armando had been one of many first individuals to name us when my mom died (in 2012 in a aircraft crash). He stated, “Whatever you need, I am here. See me as a [segunda] Mom, like a friend, like a sister.” I’ll always remember that. When Johnny, my brother, was about 11 years outdated, she felt that accountability to deal with us. Johnny and his oldest son are very shut.

Just a few years later, at an award present, I requested Gloria for permission to sing “Pelo Loose” and she or he stated, “Oh my God, of course.” And we had the chance to sing it collectively. To today, that’s considered one of my favourite performances. I’ll always remember that Gloria instructed me within the dressing room, “You can do it! I’m not going to make myself small for you, because that would be doing you a disservice.” And I assumed, “Wow! I have to give it my all because I’m with Gloria Trevi herself!” It was an unbelievable expertise.

There was additionally one other [anécdota] with my track “La malquerida”, which was truly hers. He instructed me: “I wrote this for a soap opera, but I want it to be yours. Take it, record it.” It was a single (from 2025) that did fairly properly.

He has invited me to his home for dinner, and when he’s in Los Angeles we attempt to see one another.

I like that Gloria has a brilliant totally different voice. No matter the place you hear it, you realize it is Gloria. She has at all times been very direct in her music. She talks about actual issues and sings feminine empowerment songs, like “Five Minutes” and extra. She would not mince phrases, and I like that about her. He writes his personal music. He pays consideration to each element in his present. I’ve seen her draw how she desires the stage to look, how she desires her costumes to look. When he acts, he’s a very totally different individual. And once you discuss to her offstage, she’s very delicate and delicate.

She tells me that is the place she’s happiest, that she will be herself. [en el escenario]. I requested him, “How do you jump and do all those splits?” And he replied: “I feel like something takes over me. I’m so happy that I don’t feel anything. It’s not until I get off the stage that I think, ‘Okay, my back hurts.'”

She loves what she does and could be very passionate. Her whole life revolves round her music and profession, and she or he is tremendous concerned in each facet. For me, as an artist, that’s one thing very stunning as a result of I’ve realized lots from her. At the start of my profession, I wasn’t like that. [como soy hoy]. We had a number of conversations and he scolded me, he kicked me. She turned the godmother of my music.

He instructed me: “Like you [segunda] mom on this earth – as a result of I do know what your mom would have needed – I’m going to information you with any query you have got.” And that is the way it was. He helped me lots, particularly within the third, fourth 12 months of my diploma. I believe he did it due to the love he had for my mom and that he started to have for me.

But I additionally know what she has skilled and the way troublesome it has been for her. “As your mother helped me, I’m going to help you,” he instructed me. It was like returning the favor. Gloria has a really particular place in my coronary heart.