Sen. Marco Antonio called Rivera ` ` a real American success . '' They divorced in 1992 when Rivera found out Marín molested their daughter , Janney , and Rivera 's younger sister , Rosie . Not only for her music but for her strong , resilient attitude when faced with adversity . ' Rivera was also a woman of many firsts and a businesswoman . Made breaking into the male - dominated music genre look easy with her perseverance .
Sen. Marco Antonio called Rivera ` ` a real American success . '' Not only for her music but for her strong , resilient attitude when faced with adversity . ' Rivera was also a woman of many firsts and a businesswoman . Made breaking into the male - dominated music genre look easy with her perseverance .