Juan Rivera Saavedra is an American singer and actor of Mexican heritage.^[1] He is part of one of the most prominent families, leading in regional Mexican music in the United States. His family includes singers, Jenni Rivera, Lupillo Rivera, Chiquis Rivera, and businesswoman Rosie Rivera. His songs "El Ser Equivocado" and "La Lampara" ranked on the Billboard Latin charts.^[2]

Juan Rivera was born to Mexican parents, Pedro Rivera (alias don tra tra tra)and Rosa Saavedra (alias doña gorritos) in the United States.^[2] He began his singing career at the age of 16 releasing his first record, El Atizador in 1996. He also became a father at an early age. He is the younger brother of Regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera.