When Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash in 2012, the music industry grieved. But Jenni left behind more than grieving fans; she had five children that survived her. Though some of her kids (like Chiquis Rivera) have gone on to honor their mom on stage, others are a little less in the spotlight.
Each of her five kids is doing something a bit different these days, though none has let a day go by without paying tribute to their late mom.
As for Michael Marín Rivera, the oldest son of Jenni and the third child in the family, fans wonder what happened to him once the spotlight faded from his family's tragedy.
How Old Was Michael Marín Rivera When Jenni Died?
When his mom Jenni Rivera passed away in a plane crash, Michael Marín Rivera was already 20 years old. But he wasn't quite ready to be an adult, all on his own when his mom died.
The proof? Michael went through some tough times, winding up with a mugshot for posterity.
Did Michael Marin Change His Name?
Though fans of Jenni know her son by the name Michael, this isn't his real name. In fact, Michael was born Trinidad Angelo Marín, and he was named after his dad (Jenni Rivera's first husband).
But clearly, Michael is making his own way in life and chose his own title to suit. He even calls himself Michelangelo on Instagram (close enough, right?), but that's more tied to what he does than the name he prefers.
What Does Michael Marín Rivera Do?
As his moniker on Instagram might suggest, Michael is an artist. He's painted a ton of amazing murals, including one that commemorates his mother. Clearly, he's making his way as an artist -- and maybe it's because talent just runs in the family!
But Michael is also passionate about remaining close to his family -- namely, his daughter Luna. While he's not with Luna's mom anymore (and hasn't been married), his daughter is approaching her ninth birthday now.
The proud dad seems to be following in his mom's footsteps in a way, doing everything he can to make life amazing for his child.
Is Michael Marín Rivera Close To His Siblings?
Though Jenni Rivera's death was tragic for fans all over the world, it of course hit her family the hardest. While everyone seemed to struggle for a while after Jenni passed away, they've all found healthy ways of moving on yet remembering her at the same time -- and there's no celebrity sibling rivalry here.
Though they lost their mom, the five siblings (not all of them have the same father) are still super-close. Despite the age gap between Michael and his brother Johnny (who was 11 when their mom died), the family makes an effort to connect and support one another.
And, they won't let their mom's memory fade (and of course, some fans think she's still alive).