Mexican singer Gloria Trevi made a series of candid statements during a press conference for her new documentary, “La Trevi: Unfiltered.” The 57-year-old artist, originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, spoke openly about her past with Sergio Andrade and the tragic loss of her daughter, Ana Dalay. These sensitive topics are explored in the Sebastián Jiménez-directed production, which is available on ViX.
“Many believed I wouldn’t rise again, but I returned with more strength. And just wait, because more is coming,” she states in the documentary’s trailer, released on October 8.
During the media event, Trevi addressed questions about Sergio Andrade, Ana Dalay’s father. She confirmed she has forgiven him for her own well-being. “Forgiveness is for oneself,” she stated. “You free yourself to move forward, but that doesn’t mean accepting that injustices continue.”
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Ana Dalay passed away in November 1999 in Brazil, just one month after her birth. While the exact cause of death remains unknown, Trevi has previously stated her belief that her daughter died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), though no autopsy was performed to confirm this.
The veteran celebrity also reflected on the song ‘Un Abrazo’ (A Hug), which she composed for her late daughter. Tearfully, she emphasized that the short time she shared with Ana Dalay helped her “open her eyes” and find happiness.
“On October 10, I celebrated 26 years of her being in my existence, because she hasn’t disappeared from my life,” Trevi commented. “If you ask me how I’ve overcome it… I don’t believe any mother who loses a child can say they’ve overcome it. You don’t overcome it, but you move forward, because I feel she opened my eyes and did so for me to be happy.”
The documentary “La Trevi: Unfiltered” delves into these personal challenges. It also covers her relationship with husband Armando Gómez, the upbringing of her two children, and conflicts that have impacted her artistic image. Trevi views her participation in the production as a gesture of gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support.
“This project is an invitation into my home, my tour, my life,” she explained. “My followers see me at concerts, but here they will get to know everything behind it: rehearsals, costumes, choreographies, the good moments and the difficult ones.”
Trevi also revealed a recent reconciliation with María Raquenel Portillo, known as “Mary Boquitas.” Portillo was a member of the group ‘Boquitas Pintadas’ alongside Trevi in the 1980s. After years of estrangement, Trevi confirmed she decided to follow Portillo on social media.
“Yes, I started following María Raquenel because I learned about her husband’s health situation, and frankly, I felt moved,” Trevi said.
She reflected on their difficult past and significant childhood friendship. Trevi expressed a desire for widespread reconciliation, stating, “I believe it’s nice to send that message. I would reconcile with everyone if I could.”
Finally, Gloria Trevi addressed her ongoing legal dispute with journalist Pati Chapoy, which has persisted for several years. She asserted, “I had to defend myself, not just for myself, but for my family and for all the people who work and live by what I do.”
The lawsuit, currently in Texas, stems from “the attacks she wanted to continue making after I was beginning my life anew, starting from the ground up,” Trevi argued. In March of this year, when asked about the legal process, Chapoy explicitly declined to comment. “I cannot tell you,” she told reporter Eden Dorantes, repeating the statement when pressed for more details.