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Lupillo Rivera
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Rivera pictured alongside "Profesora Venus" at the 2013 Premios de la Radio
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| Birth name | Guadalupe Rivera Saavedra |
| Born | January 30, 1972 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Regional Mexican |
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Guadalupe Rivera Saavedra (born January 30, 1972), known as Lupillo Rivera, is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter. He is famous for his Regional Mexican music. In 2010, Lupillo won a Grammy Award for his album, Tu Esclavo y Amo. His older sister was the well-known singer and actress Jenni Rivera. In 2019, he was a coach on the first season of the Mexican singing show, La Voz. He also appeared as a contestant on La Casa De Los Famosos 4 and La Casa De los Famosos All Stars.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Lupillo Rivera was born in Long Beach, California. His parents are Rosa Saavedra and Pedro Rivera. Before Lupillo was born, his family moved to Long Beach. He graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1990.
Starting in Music
Lupillo's journey into music began because of his father's record company, Cintas Acuario. At first, he wanted to open a restaurant. However, he soon found himself drawn to the music business. He worked at his father's studio, where he helped find new local singers. This gave him valuable experience in the music world. Over time, Lupillo grew to love music deeply.
Music Career Highlights
Early in his career, Lupillo performed under the name "El Torito." As he became more popular, he changed his stage name to "El Toro del Corrido." This was a tribute to his uncle, who was a famous boxer named El Toro Rivera. By 1999, he decided to use the name "Lupillo Rivera."
Signing with Sony Discos
His career really took off when he signed with Sony Discos. In 2001, his album Despreciado won a Premio lo Nuestro award. It also reached the top of the Billboard Latin Albums chart. The next year, this album earned him two Billboard Latin Music Awards. He also appeared on the TV show Amorcito Corazón.
Award-Winning Albums
In 2004, Lupillo released Con Mis Propias Manos. This album also became a big success, topping the music charts. However, his 2009 album Tu Esclavo y Amo became his most successful. It won a Grammy Award for Best Banda Album in 2010. Before this win, he had been nominated for his albums Entre Copas y Botellas (2008) and El Tiro de Gracia (2009).
Since his album 24 Horas came out in 2010, Lupillo has not released any new studio albums.
Lupillo Rivera's Albums
Here is a list of some of the albums Lupillo Rivera has released:
- 1995 – Selena, La Estrella
- 1999 – El Moreno
- 1999 – Puros Corridos Macizos
- 2000 – El Toro de Corridos
- 2001 – El Señor de los Cielos
- 2001 – Y Sigue La Vendimia
- 2001 – Cartel de Tijuana
- 2001 – Veinte Mujeres
- 2001 – Despreciado
- 2001 – Sufriendo a Solas
- 2002 – Amorcito Corazón
- 2002 – Los Hermanos Más Buscados
- 2003 – De Bohemia con Lupillo Rivera
- 2004 – Con Mis Propias Manos
- 2004 – Pa' Corridos
- 2005 – El Rey de Las Cantinas
- 2006 – Entre Copas y Botellas
- 2007 – Mi Homenaje a Pedro Infante
- 2007 – Desde Una Fiesta Privada
- 2008 – En Acústico
- 2008 – El Tiro de Gracia
- 2009 – Tu Esclavo y Amo
- 2010 – 24 Horas
Awards and Recognition
Lupillo Rivera has received several awards for his music.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are very important music awards in the United States. Lupillo has won one Grammy Award from three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2008 | Entre Copas y Botellas | Best Banda Album | Nominated |
| 2009 | El Tiro de Gracia | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Tu Esclavo y Amo | Won |
Latin Grammy Awards
The Latin Grammy Awards celebrate music from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Lupillo Rivera has been nominated three times for these awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2004 | Live! en Concierto – Universal Amphitheatre | Best Banda Album | Nominated |
| 2005 | Con Mis Propias Manos | Nominated | |
| 2006 | El Rey de las Cantinas | Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album | Nominated |
Lo Nuestro Awards
The Lo Nuestro Awards are given out by the Spanish-language TV network Univision. Lupillo Rivera has won three awards from seven nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2002 | Lupillo Rivera | Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year | Won |
| Banda Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Despreciado | Regional Mexican Album of the Year | Won | |
| "Despreciado" | Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Lupillo Rivera | Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Banda Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Amorcito Corazón | Regional Mexican Album of the Year | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Lupillo Rivera para niños
