Latin pop icon Gloria Trevi has retaliated against her former manager and producer, Sergio Andrade, with a cross-complaint filed on Thursday, countering claims made in January accusing her of “grooming” and exploiting underage girls during the early 1990s for Andrade’s benefit.
Trevi, represented by Camille M. Vasquez, formerly an attorney for Johnny Depp, has maintained that she, too, was a victim of Andrade’s and has accused the disgraced Mexican producer of sexual assault, sexual battery, and inflicting emotional distress, among other charges.
In a statement shared with Variety, Trevi disclosed her prolonged silence regarding the “horrific abuse” she endured over many years, aiming to shield her family and children from distressing experiences. She stated, “I have chosen to take this legal action to fight for justice and to send a message that such appalling acts should not be tolerated.”
The legal filing portrays Trevi as the “Mexican Madonna” of the late ’80s and ’90s, detailing how she was allegedly controlled, tortured mentally and physically, and essentially enslaved by Andrade, unknown to the public. Trevi asserts that Andrade, a figure with connections to Mexican business and political elites, manipulated and subjected many young girls, including herself, to various forms of abuse under the guise of mentoring their entertainment careers.
The complaint outlines a harrowing narrative where Trevi claims she was constantly monitored by other subdued young women to ensure compliance with Andrade’s commands, forbidding her from interacting freely with men other than Andrade and restraining her from rebelling against his abuse. Additionally, she alleges a lack of control over the earnings from her performances and music sales, diverted to Andrade through his company.
Detailing physical abuse, Trevi describes being severely beaten by Andrade, at times to the brink of unconsciousness, and enduring repeated sexual assaults and rape that led to attempted suicide. The cross-complaint was filed in Los Angeles, where many of these alleged crimes took place.
Vasquez affirmed Trevi’s courage in coming forward and vowed to pursue justice on her behalf. Meanwhile, Andrade, reportedly residing in Mexico, has not responded to these allegations or appeared in court despite convictions for his crimes.
Trevi’s legal action follows previous accusations against her and Andrade for corrupting and abusing minors, leading to their arrest in 2000. While Trevi served a prison sentence before being acquitted in 2004, Andrade’s response to the latest claims remains pending.
