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"Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera died Sunday in a plane crash, but fans can still see her in action next spring in her debut movie role as an incarcerated mother in Filly Brown.\nThe film, screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival, will come out as scheduled in April. \nFilly Brown executive producer Edward James Olmos spoke highly of Rivera's performance (watch her acting in the above video) and potential after learning of her death.\n\"The world lost an extraordinary talent in the realm of Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand and Frank Sinatra, who took their singing artistry and became dramatic artists in film and television,\" Olmos said in a statement. \nSEE ALSO: Celebs and Fans Mourn Death of Latin Singer Jenni Rivera on Twitter\n\n\"Jenni Rivera was destined to surpass any artist that we have ever seen coming from the Mexican American culture.\" \n\"She was just starting,\" Olmos concluded.\nIn the movie, Rivera plays the incarcerated mother of Filly Brown (Gina Rodriguez), a hip-hop artist on the verge of earning a record deal, possibly at the expense of her morals. \nThe cast and crew of Filly Brown released a joint statement about Rivera's passing.\n\"We are shocked and devastated by the tragic loss of our friend and colleague Jenni Rivera,\" it said. \"She was a uniquely talented woman and an inspiration to millions, especially those of us who were lucky enough to work with her. Though she\u2019ll be remembered as an iconic singer, she was also a powerful actress whose full range of talents the world was just beginning to discover. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her children and family.\"\n\nFootage and photo via Rogers &amp; Cowan\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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