The biopic will premiere via the TelevisaUnivision streamer and select theaters in the U.S. and Mexico on December 6.
When I read the script, I was drawn to the woman behind the microphone.
The story takes place before her fame and what led to that, which I identified with.
Jenni Rivera performs at the 11th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on November 11, 2010, in Las VegasKevin Winter/Getty Images for LARAS
Theres a lot in there that I either experienced or know people who have.
[To portray her], I just pulled from my own life, she added.
It gave me a chance to fully experience myself through this.
This project has freed me in so many ways, the star ofFlamin Hotreveals.
As is evident in the trailer above, the production did not shy away from anything.
Theres not much sugar coating going on here.
This is a real opportunity to bring her fans closer to her and her heart which lives on.
Theres a lot of grit to this film, Gonzalez shares.
We as a society today are tired of the polish.
Give us something real so that we can aspire to something honest.
Life isnt about being perfect, its about being who you are.
So including such topics in her biopic is very on-brand for Rivera.
Gonzalezs hope for audiences is that they will connect with La Mariposa del Barrio and find inspiration.
Theres so much magic in Jenni because of her fight.
She fought for who she was every second of the way.
She offered grace to women around the world who faced adversity.
I hope people see it and are inspired to fight the way she did.
She taught me how to fight, Gonzalez emphasized.
I hope this inspires more humanity in the world and less judgment.
We are all trying to do the best we can with the tools that we have, Gonzalez concludes.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
