Marc Anthony

Selling over 11 million albums has helped establish Marc Anthony as one of the reigning kings of Latin music. And though he’s most closely associated with salsa romantica, he played Hector Lavoe (one of the first salsa superstars) in the movie El Cantante.

Like former wife Jennifer Lopez, Anthony’s talents are diverse, though he isn’t a dancer. In fact, Anthony is similar to Lopez in a number of respects; both are Nuyoricans - people of Puerto Rican ancestry born in New York City - for example.

Early Life

Marc Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muñiz in New York City to Puerto Rican parents on September 16, 1968. His parents - Guillerminna, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker - named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz.

He has a sister named Yolanda Muñiz. He also has four older brothers and two additional older sisters - siblings from his parents’ prior marriages.

There doesn’t appear to be a lot of information about Anthony’s early life online. The only record he owned while growing up in East Harlem was allegedly The Eagles’ “Hotel California,” which remains his favorite song; in fact, he occasionally performs it during his shows.

Anthony began writing his own songs when he was in his teens.

Music

Marc Anthony released his first album, When The Night Is Over, in 1991. Since then, his life has been a string of hits, awards and honors. He won his first two Grammies in 1998 (Best Latin/Tropical Performance for “Contra La Corriente”) and 1999 (Song of the Year for “Dimelo”).

From his website:

Though best known for his salsa songs and ballads, Anthony’s repertoire isn’t limited to a particular genre. Being bilingual has helped him succeed as a crossover artist.

Acting

Marc Anthony has also made a splash in the film industry, appearing in a number of movies including “Bringing Out the Dead” (1999), “In the Time of the Butterflies” (2001), “Man On Fire” (2004) and “El Cantante” (2007). In the latter, he played the late salsa superstar Hector Lavoe, which Anthony’s wife, Jennifer Lopez, playing Lavoe’s wife, Puchi.

MP3 Downloads (Amazon.com)

Singles
• I Need To Know
• Dímelo
• Y Hubo Alguien
• Valio La Pena (Salsa Version)
• Vivir lo nuestro
• El Cantante
• Aguanile
• Contra La Corriente
Albums
• Amar Sin Mentiras
• Marc Anthony
• Valio La Pena
• Iconos

Anthony also appeared in the 1997 Paul Simon musical, “The Capeman.” In addition, Anthony has appeared on a number of TV programs, sometimes with his then wife, Jennifer Lopez.

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Marc Anthony has been married twice, to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres (2000) and Jennifer Lopez (2004). He and Lopez were separated in 2011.

His passions include golf.