Jhonny Rivera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jhonny Rivera
Jhonny Rivera
Background information
Birth name	Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia
Born	(1972-02-23) February 23, 1972 (age 53) Pereira, Colombia
Genres	Ranchera
Years active	2004–present
Associated acts	J Balvin, Vicente Fernandez, Pipe Bueno, Dario Gomez, Yolanda del Rio

Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia (born February 23, 1972) is a famous Colombian singer, actor, and businessman. He is best known by his stage name, Jhonny Rivera. He sings Colombian popular music, which is a style enjoyed by many people in Colombia.

About Jhonny Rivera

Jhonny Rivera performing at a concert.

Jhonny Rivera started his music career because of a personal challenge. He wrote his first song, "The Pain of A Game," after a difficult time. This song helped him begin his journey in music.

After that, he released other popular songs like "I'm Single" and "Best Sólito." These songs helped him become well-known in his region. He even won an award called Premios Nuestra Tierra for Best Tropical Song.

Jhonny Rivera has traveled a lot for his music. He has done more than twelve tours, visiting countries like Spain, Ecuador, United States, Venezuela, and Aruba.

In 2009, he released a tropical song called "The Shy." This song became quite popular on YouTube. A year later, in 2010, he worked with J Balvin on a song called "My Only Treasure."

In early 2012, Jhonny Rivera released a new album titled Te Sigo Wanting. This album included the song "For A Beer," which also gained popularity on YouTube. He also recorded a bachata song with his son, Andy Rivera, called "The Pay That Makes." Later, his song "The Pegao" was recognized at the Feria de Cali and became popular online.

In 2015, he released another new song, "Por Andar Enamorao." Jhonny Rivera has continued to make new music and entertain his fans ever since.

His Life Story

Jhonny Rivera with his son, Andy Rivera.

Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia was born in Pereira, Colombia. His parents are Maria Mabel Valencia and Jose Oscar Rivera. He has three siblings: Juliet, Luz Piedad, and Oscar Mario.

When he was 17, Jhonny moved from his village in Arabia, Pereira, to Bogota. He faced some tough times there, trying to find work. Eventually, he returned to his home in Pereira. It was there that he found the chance to write and record a song that led him to success.

His son, Andy Rivera, also became a singer. Andy sings in the urban music style. Jhonny has built his own home, which includes horses and other luxuries.

TV Shows and Movies

Jhonny Rivera has also appeared on television. Here are some of the shows he has been in:

Music Collaborations

Jhonny Rivera has worked with many other artists on different songs. Here are some of his collaborations:

• Let's start Zero (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• Por Que Se Fue (feat. Charrito Negro)
• Se Que Te Falle (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• My Only Treasure (feat. J Balvin)
• Jealousy "Live" (feat. Fanny Lu)
• Love and Spite (feat. Jhon Alex Castaño)
• Al Bailo Son Que Me Blow (feat. Pipe Bueno)
• Did They Do not exchange (feat. Yolanda del Rio)
• Papi (feat. Ricardo Torres and his Mariachi)
• The Pay ago That (feat. Andy Rivera)
• El Tiempo Dira Quien Miente (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• Me Voy A Casar (feat. Dario Gomez)
• Ser Colombiano Es Un Lujo (feat. El Orejón)
• Así Es La Vida (feat. Mauro Ayala)
• Como Duele (feat. Los Hermanos Medina)
• Comamos Sano (feat. Mauricio López)
• Siga Bebiendo (feat. Yeison Jiménez)
• Como Una Pelota (feat. Espinoza Paz)

Music Albums

Jhonny Rivera has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:

• Ya No Dudes De Mi (2004)
• Soy Soltero (2006)
• Solo Exito (2007)
• Una Voz Que Llega A Alma (2007)
• El Intenso (2008)
• Tengo Rabia Con migo (2010)
• Te Sigo Queriendo (2012)
• No Hay Porque Esperar (2014)

See also

In Spanish: Jhonny Rivera for kids

• Popular Colombian music
• Vallenato musical genre
• Giovanny Ayala
• Darío Gómez
• Yeison Jimenez
• Paola Jara
• Jhon Alex Castaño
• Pipe Bueno