What is Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio on Netflix about?

Based on the autobiography Unbreakable: My Story, My Way by Jenni Rivera, Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio first premiered on Telemundo on June 27, 2017. The telenovela explores Jenni Rivera’s rise to fame. The show is currently at No. 8 on Netflix’s Top 10 list.

If you want to know more about the biographical drama series, then you’ve come to the right place. Without further ado, here’s what we know about Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio.

Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio release date

While Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio premiered on its home network of Telemundo in 2017, the first season of the series became available on Netflix on December 15, 2017.

Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio cast

Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio features actress Angélica Celaya as the titular character. The main cast includes Gabriel Porras, Rosalinda Rodríguez, Samadhi Zendejas, Tony Garza, Regina Orquín, Enrique Montaño, Adrián Carvajal, Adriano Zendejas, Emmanuel Morales, Xavier Ruvalcaba, Raúl Sandoval, Mauricio Novoa, Uriel del Toro, Ana Wolfermann, Stephanie Arcila, Vanessa Pose, Alma Matrecito, Pepe Gámez, Christopher Millán, Ricardo Kleinbaum, Julio César Otero, Gabriela Sepúlveda, and Gael Sánchez.

There are so many recurring characters that a list of their names would take up this entire article, but you can check out the full register on Wikipedia.

Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio plot

Based on Rivera’s autobiography Unbreakable, the show focuses on the singer-songwriter’s personal life and her journey to becoming an artist.

Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio trailer

You can check out the trailer for Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio below.