Jovan Arriaga (born March 5, 1998) is currently 26 years old. He is famous as the son and only child of Suzette Quintanilla. His father is Bill Arriaga, and he is often likened to his late aunt, the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla.
Jovan Arriaga’s fame is clearly a result of the family he was born into, especially his mother’s side of the family. Apart from his late aunt and his mother, who is a celebrated drummer; his uncle A.B. Quintanilla III is also famous as a record producer, songwriter, and musician. Given all of these, it is only natural that many people have been curious about Jovan’s life.
Profile Summary of Jovan Arriaga
- Full Name: Jovan Arriaga Lopez
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: United States of America
- Date of Birth: March 5, 1998
- Jovan Arriaga’s Age: 26 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Mexican-American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Single (in a relationship)
- Jovan Arriaga’s Girlfriend: Mallory Smith
- Jovan Arriaga’s Parents: Suzette Quintanilla and Bill Arriaga
- Jovan Arriaga’s Height: 5 Feet 10 Inches (178 cm/1.78 m)
- Famous For: Being the son of Suzette Quintanilla and nephew of Selena Quintanilla
- Jovan Arriaga’s Instagram: @jovanarriaga
Jovan Arriaga Is Currently 26 Years Old and the Only Child of His Parents
Suzette Quintanilla’s son Jovan Arriaga was born somewhere in the United States of America. As you would easily find, he was born on the 5th of March 1998. This means he is 26 years old at the moment. It also means he was born roughly five years after his parents got married. Showbizers has been able to confirm that his mother, Suzette Quintanilla, and his father, Bill Arriaga, got married sometime in 1993.
Jovan was born a few weeks shy of his famous aunt’s 3rd death anniversary. Yes, he never got to meet Selena Quintanilla who is regarded as one of the most celebrated and accomplished Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. It’s no secret that the Queen of Tejano music lost her life on the 31st of March 1995. She was shot by Yolanda Saldívar who was the manager of her boutiques.
Although Selena and Jovan never got to meet each other, people often express that the latter embodies the memory of the former. It is said that Jovan looks like his mother’s late sister. Even his mother has alluded to this: she once said that he has her sister’s smile. Jovan is the only child of his parents and it is unlikely that would change. Suzette Quintanilla and Bill Arriaga had him 26 years ago. If they wanted another child, they would have done something about that.
What We Know about His Father Bill Arriaga
As it is with Jovan Arriaga, his father Bill Arriaga is mostly known for being related to Suzette Quintanilla. You wouldn’t have to search hard to find that Suzette was born to Marcella Abraham Quintanilla on the 29th of June 1967 and is currently 57 years old. She is the middle child of her parents’ three children and started performing with her siblings during her teenage years as a drummer.
Led by their father who was a member of a band called Los Dinos, the siblings performed as a band known as Selena y Los Dinos. They soon gained mainstream popularity that paved the way for Selena, the youngest of the siblings, to become a renowned and hugely successful solo artist. Even at that, the siblings continued to perform together from time to time until Selena’s tragic death.
At the moment, Suzette Quintanilla devotes her time to managing the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is also involved in some ways with her father’s entertainment company called Q-Productions Inc. All of such information about Jovan Arriaga’s father, Bill Arriaga, are not readily available. Details of his family background and what he does for a living are hard to come by. But it is said in some quarters that he is a businessman.
Bill Arriaga Was Portrayed by Christian Escobar in “Selena: The Series”
For many years, the only thing that the public knew about Bill Arriaga was what was obvious: the fact that he is Suzette Quintanilla’s husband and the father of her son Jovan Arriaga. Outside of these, neither Suzette nor Bill shared anything about their relationship apart from a few pictures here and there.
To the delight of those who had been curious about the couple’s love life, Bill was featured in Selena: The Series and it shed some light on his relationship with Suzette. The biographical drama series created by Moisés Zamora revolves around Selena Quintanilla and her family. Noemi Gonzalez portrayed Suzette whereas Christian Escobar played her husband Bill Arriaga in a recurring role.
If you are interested in learning more about the early years of Jovan Arriaga’s parents as a couple, the following are episodes of the series you shouldn’t miss:
- Gold Rush (2020)
- Qué Creías (2020)
- Como la Flor (2021)
- The Call (2021)
- Itty Bitty Bubbles (2021)
- Lo más bello (2021)
- When All the World Is Sleeping (2021)
Jovan Arriaga Uncle A. B. Quintanilla Is Also a Famous Figure in Entertainment
Jovan Arriaga’s uncle Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III, better known as A. B. Quintanilla, is currently 61 years old as he was born on the 13th of December 1963. Famed as the only brother of the Queen of Tejano music, A. B. is the oldest of the Quintanilla siblings.
He was also a member of the family band Selena y Los Dinos. A. B. didn’t only play the bass guitar for the band but also wrote songs. Following his sister’s death, he created bands like Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz.
In all, A. B. is a renowned and celebrated musician, songwriter, and record producer. Through him, Jovan Arriaga has eight cousins, including Svani and Martika.
List of Major Members of Jovan Arriaga’s Family:
- Suzette Quintanilla (Mother)
- Bill Arriaga (Father)
- Selena Quintanilla (Aunt)
- A. B. Quintanilla (Uncle)
- Marcella Quintanilla (Maternal Grandmother)
- Abraham Quintanilla (Maternal Grandfather)
- Mary Calderon Quintanilla (Maternal Great-grandmother)
- Abraham Quintanilla, Sr. (Maternal Great-grandfather)
Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Jovan Arriaga
How Old Is Jovan Arriaga?
Suzette Quintanilla’s son Jovan Arriaga is 26 years old right now. He was born in the United States on the 5th of March 1998. So he celebrates his birthdays every 5th of March.
Is Jovan Arriaga Married?
No, he is not. Although Jovan is now an adult, he is not married and has never been as of this writing (July 2022). Be that as it may, he has a girlfriend, and all things being equal, she might become his wife in the future.
Who Is Jovan Arriaga’s Girlfriend?
Jovan Arriaga’s girlfriend is Mallory Smith, a second-grade teacher from Corpus Christi, Texas. Reports have it that the two have been dating since late 2019. Smith graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas. She teaches at the School of Science and Technology also in Corpus Christi.
What Does Jovan Arriaga Do for a Living?
He played baseball in high school and is college-educated. Jovan graduated from the University of Texas but it is hard to tell exactly what he does for a living at the moment.
