Gloria Trevi


Gloria Trevi is a Mexican singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, television hostess, music video director and businesswoman.

Early life

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

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 Sergio Andrade for the production of her first solo album, ¿Qué Hago Aquí?, 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, which is widely regarded as one of her best albums. "Pelo Suelto", the lead single from the album, was a worldwide success, reaching number in several Latin America countries and in Spain. Her third album, Me Siento Tan Sola, 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. 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 Adrade, Si Me Llevas Contigo. The album produced two moderate hits, "Ella Que Nunca Fue Ella" and "Si Me Llevas Contigo". 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–present: Post-arrest career and continued success

Following her release, Trevi released her sixth studio album, Como Nace el Universo. The album was preceded by the moderate hit "En el Medio de la Tempestad". 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", "En Favor de la Soledad", "Cinco Minutos", and "Todos Me Miran". In 2010, Trevi released her eighth, self-titled studio album Gloria. The album included the successful singles "Vestida de Azucar", "Fuego con Fuego", "Me Rio de Ti", "La Noche", and "Esa Hembra es Mala". 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", 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" and "Las Pequeñas Cosas". 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.

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.

Arrest

In 2000, Trevi, Andrade, and backup singer Maria Raquenel Portillo were arrested in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on charges of corrupting minors. A year later, while in prison, Trevi announced that she was pregnant. The father was Andrade, according to DNA tests by Brazilian authorities. Trevi was cleared of the charges in 2004, due to lack of evidence, after spending four years and eight months in prison.

Discography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997XE-TU RemixHerselfHost
2011Pequeños gigantesHerselfCo-hostess
2013Libre para amarteAurora ValenciaLead role; 107 episodes

YearTelenovelaSongEpisode / Notes
2006Sos mi vida"Doctor psiquiatra"Chapter 108
2008Valeria"Valeria"Main theme
2010Teresa"Esa hembra es mala"Main theme
2013Libre para amarte"No soy un pájaro"Main theme
2015¿Quién mató a Patricia Soler?"No querías lastimarme"Main theme