| Marc Anthony | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marco Antonio Muñiz Ruiz |
| Born | September 16, 1968 |
| Origin | United States; New York |
| Genre(s) | Latin, Salsa, Pop, Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Singing |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Label(s) | RMM Records & Video, Sony BMG |
| Website | www.marcanthonyonline.com |
Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1968) is an American songwriter, popular in Latin America for his salsa music and ballads. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Latin music, includes the music of all countries in Latin America (and the Caribbean) and comes in many varieties Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Latin American Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Latin Pop ( Pop Latino, in Spanish) generally refers to Pop music that has what may be perceived a "Latin" influence Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music RMM Records, also known as RMM Records & Video Corp was an independent Latin music Record label based in New York City. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Latin American Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad A ballad is a Poem usually set to Music; thus it often is a story told in a Song.
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Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muñiz in New York City, the son of Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker. The City of New York [1] His parents were Puerto Rican and named him after Marco Antonio Muñiz, a Mexican singer popular in Puerto Rico. A Puerto Rican ('puertorriqueño' ( Taíno term boricua) is a person who was born in Puerto Rico. Marco Antonio Muñiz (born March 3, 1933) is a famous singer from Jalisco, Mexico. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} He has a sister named Yolanda Muñiz.
Anthony has a daughter, Arianna (1994), with his New York police officer ex-girlfriend Debbie Rosado. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Anthony married former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres on 9 May 2000 in Las Vegas. Miss Universe is an annual international Beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization. Dayanara Tórres Delgado popularly known as "Yari" in the Philippines (born on October 28, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally They have two sons, Cristian Anthony Muñiz (February 5, 2001) and Ryan Anthony Muñiz (August 16, 2003). Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was a rocky marriage, and they separated in early 2002. They later reconciled and renewed their vows in a spectacular ceremony held in Puerto Rico in December of 2002. [2] The couple's final separation was in October 2003. Torres filed for divorce in January 2004.
In 2003, a Miami waitress filed paternity charges against Anthony; multiple DNA-tests, the last in August 2004, disproved her claims.
As his divorce proceeded, Anthony was seen out with actress-singer Jennifer Lopez, a long-time friend he had worked with in music videos. Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July They had briefly dated in the late '90s, before his first marriage and her second one. Lopez and Anthony were recording a duet together in early 2004, for Lopez's then-upcoming film Shall We Dance? Lopez and Anthony married in a quiet home wedding on June 5, 2004, less than a week after his divorce from Torres was finalized on June 1. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " On the morning of the wedding, however, the media was tipped off and circled her backyard in helicopters. Photographs, alerting the rest of the world, soon followed. Reports fueled rumors that Lopez was pregnant but this was not the case.
Their guests had been invited to an "afternoon party" at Lopez's house and had not been made aware that they were actually going to her wedding. The couple had planned not to publicize their marriage early on, allowing more privacy and time together in an otherwise intrusive environment. Days after the wedding, Anthony refused to comment on their marriage during interviews which were scheduled earlier to promote a new album "Amar Sin Mentiras" (To Love Without Lies), which would earn him a Grammy award the following year. . [3] In February 2005 Lopez confirmed the marriage, and added that "everyone knows. It's not a secret". [4] A few months later, Anthony's daughter, Ariana, appeared at the beginning and the end of her new stepmother Jennifer's music video music video "Get Right" as her little sister. " Get Right " is the Lead single from Jennifer Lopez 's fourth studio album Rebirth (2005 Regarding his marriage and family life, Anthony maintains a private and sometimes defensive stance with the media, which has influenced Lopez to set some boundaries with interviewers.
After weeks of speculation, on November 8, 2007, Marc and Jennifer confirmed to fans in a Miami concert that they were expecting their first child together. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Fraternal twins were born to the couple on February 22, 2008 in a hospital in Long Island, New York. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Emme Maribel Muñiz at 12:12 am (5 lbs, 7 oz) and Maximilian "Max" David Muñiz at 12:13 am (5 lbs, 13 oz) by C-section. They were introduced in People magazine in the March 11, 2008 issue. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common People paid $6 million for the photos. [5][6]
Marc Anthony began his career as a session vocalist for Freestyle music and Underground New York House music acts. Freestyle or Latin Freestyle, also called Latin Hip Hop in its early years is a form of Electronic music that is heavily influenced by Latin American House music is a style of Electronic dance music initially popularized in mid-1980s Discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino After changing his name to avoid confusion with his namesake, Anthony worked as a songwriter and backing vocalist for pop acts including Menudo and the Latin Rascals. For the Mexican soup see Menudo (soup. Menudo is a Latino Boy band that was formed in the 70s by producer Edgardo His first album was a Freestyle music record, "Rebel", in 1988 on Bluedog Records. Freestyle or Latin Freestyle, also called Latin Hip Hop in its early years is a form of Electronic music that is heavily influenced by Latin American That same year he wrote and produced "Boy I've Been Told" for fellow Freestyle artist Sa-Fire. Sa-Fire was born Wilma Cosmé 1967, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Then in 1989, he sang backup vocals for Ann-Marie, another fellow Freestyle artist on the Freestyle club hit, "With or Without You" produced by Little Louie Vega and Todd Terry. Luis Fernando Vager (1965-) better known as "Little" Louie Vega, is one half of the Masters At Work musical production team Todd Terry (born 18 April 1967 in Brooklyn New York) is an American DJ and Music producer and Remixer A year later, 1990, with Little Louie Vega and Todd Terry, Marc wrote and whispered a duet with Freestyle artist Chrissy I-eece, called "You Should Know By Now". In 1991, he sung backing vocals for another Freestyle track by the artist Edmond titled "Come Back To Me". In 1992, still working with Todd Terry, he provided vocals for the Freestyle cut "Love Change" which is on the flip-side of a 12" vinyl released by Elan and The Powermachine titled "Here's Your Hat", production of Todd Terry. Todd Terry (born 18 April 1967 in Brooklyn New York) is an American DJ and Music producer and Remixer At the same time, he collaborated with his other Freestyle music producer Little Louie Vega, who featured the singer on many another Freestyle-flavored club hit "Ride On The Rhythm" and "When The Night Is Over" album, which featured the Freestyle classic "Time". Freestyle or Latin Freestyle, also called Latin Hip Hop in its early years is a form of Electronic music that is heavily influenced by Latin American Luis Fernando Vager (1965-) better known as "Little" Louie Vega, is one half of the Masters At Work musical production team " Ride On The Rhythm," was the name of a House track recorded by DJ/remixer/producer Little Louie Vega with vocalist Marc Anthony. In 1992, Vega and Anthony opened for Latin bandleader Tito Puente at New York's Madison Square Garden. Tito Puente Sr, ( April 20, 1923 &ndash May 31, 2000) born Ernesto Antonio Puente Jr Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City.
After 1992, he changed his style from Freestyle music to salsa and other Spanish music. Freestyle or Latin Freestyle, also called Latin Hip Hop in its early years is a form of Electronic music that is heavily influenced by Latin American
He has worked with artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and recently 50 cent.
Inspired by the music of Puente, Rubén Blades and Juan Gabriel, Anthony released his Spanish-language debut, Otra nota, in 1993, with the salsa hit "Hasta que te conoci" (Until I Met You), a famous song by Mexican singer Juan Gabriel Marc performed at the Radio y Musica Convention hosted by Alfredo Alonso. Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948) is a Panamanian salsa Singer, Songwriter, Lawyer, Early life Born in Paracuaro, Michoacán, he attended boarding school in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, but he left to work as a craftsman Early life Born in Paracuaro, Michoacán, he attended boarding school in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, but he left to work as a craftsman Radio y Musica was an annual Latin music event hosted in Los Angeles and Puerto Rico from 1991 to 1997 Alfredo Alonso is a Cuban born media executive who works as Senior Vice President for Clear Channel Radio. [7] "Si Tu No Te Fueras", "El Ultimo Beso", "Palabras Del Alma", Though it was mostly a Spanish album, it did feature one English song, "Make It With You". Subsequent tours throughout the Americas, including an opening slot for Blades, established Anthony as one of the hottest new stars in salsa. In 1994, he was featured in La India's album "Dicen Que Soy", in the song "Vivir Lo Nuestro". La India (born Linda Viera Caballero on March 9, 1970) is a noted Grammy Award - and Latin Grammy Award -nominated Singer
His 1995 collection, Todo a su tiempo, was nominated for a Grammy with songs like "Te Conozco Bien", "Hasta Ayer", "Nadie Como Ella", "Se Me Sigue Olvidando", "Te Amare", and "Llegaste A Mi". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The more traditional-sounding follow-up, Contra la corriente, was promoted by a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden and won the 1999 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Performance. The album's notable songs include "Y Hubo Alguien", "Contra La Corriente", "No Me Conoces", "Me Voy A Regalar", and "No Sabes Como Duele". Anthony also appeared alongside Blades in Paul Simon's 1998 stage musical, The Capeman, which ran for 68 performances. Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13 1941 is an American Songwriter, Musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Capeman is a Musical play written by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott based on the life of Salvador Agron. Anthony subsequently recorded the duet "No Me Ames", with Jennifer Lopez on her album On the 6. " No Me Ames " ( English: "Don't Love Me" is the second single from Jennifer Lopez 's debut album On the 6 Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July On the 6 is the debut album by American singer Jennifer Lopez, released on June 1 1999 via Epic Records (see
In 1999, attempting to emulate the crossover success of Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin in the anglophone market, Anthony released an English-language Latin Pop self titled album with the US Top 5 hit single "I Need to Know", and the Spanish version "Dímelo". Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971) better known by his Stage name Ricky Martin, is a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy " I Need to Know " is a song by Marc Anthony, and was released as the lead single of his first English language album Marc Anthony Other hits include "When I Dream At Night" and "My Baby You". His song "You Sang To Me", was featured in Runaway Bride. Runaway Bride is a 1999 Romantic comedy film starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts and directed by Garry Marshall The foray was considered a mixed success, partly because it alienated his traditional salsa fans, though "Da La Vuelta" (not a Spanish version of any of the songs) was a salsa song and was a hit. Another note is that the song "That's Okay" has more of a salsa tune than pop. In 2001, he debuted another salsa album known as Libre and was certified gold with songs like "Celos", "Este Loco Que Te Mira", and "Viviendo". "Barco A La Deriva", another hit in Libre, was previously performed by Venezuelan singer and actor Guillermo Dávila. Guillermo Dávila (born 18 march 1955, in Caracas) is a Venezuelan Actor and Singer who has acted in many Telenovelas The year after that, he made another English-language album called Mended which included smash hit "I've Got You", the Spanish version "Te Tengo Aquí", "I Need You" (the Spanish version of which, "Me Haces Falta", was written by Mexican star Thalía), "Tragedy", "Love Won't Get Any Better", and "She Mends Me". Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda de Mottola (born 26 August, 1971 in Mexico City, Mexico) commonly known as Thalía, is a Mexican singer Like his "Marc Anthony" album, it received mixed reviews, though slightly lower.
Anthony has also appeared in a few motion pictures including the 1995 cult classic Hackers, 1996's Big Night, Martin Scorsese's 1999 film Bringing Out the Dead, and Tony Scott's 2004 film Man on Fire. Hackers is a 1995 Film that follows the misfortunes of the young hackers Dade Murphy ('Crash Override'/'Zero Cool' played by Jonny Lee For the 1951 American film see The Big Night. Big Night is a 1996 American Motion picture drama Bringing Out the Dead is a 1999 English language film directed by Martin Scorsese, and based on the novel by Joe Connelly. Anthony D L "Tony" Scott (born 21 July 1944) is a British Film director. Man on Fire is a 2004 American action Drama Thriller film about an ex- CIA operative/assassin who takes the job as
In June 2004 he released a Latin Pop album Amar Sin Mentiras. Amar Sin Mentiras is a Latin pop album by Marc Anthony released in 2004. On July 2004, he converted those songs to salsa in another album, Valio La Pena and included the traditional "Lamento Boricano" that was composed by Rafael Hernández. Rafael Hernández ( October 24, 1892 &ndash December 11, 1965) is considered by many to be the greatest composer of Puerto Rican music Notable songs of both albums include "Ahora Quien", "Escapémonos" with Jennifer Lopez, "Valió La Pena", "Se Esfuma Tu Amor", and "Tu Amor Me Hace Bien". Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July In the Latin Grammy Awards 2005, his Amar Sin Mentiras won best Latin Pop Album of The Year and his Valió La Pena won Best Tropical Album of The Year. The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. Lopez and Anthony performed "Escapémonos" at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The 47th Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
On July 11, 2006 Marc Anthony released "Sigo Siendo Yo", a Spanish greatest-hits album. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Que Precio Tiene El Cielo" was the 1st single salsa song and "Lo Que No Di" as a Latin pop song. Anthony stars as Hector Lavoe in El Cantante along with his wife (who acts as Lavoe's wife in the film) which was released in August 2007. Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez (September 30 1946 – June 29 1993 was a Puerto Rican salsa singer El Cantante ( 2007) is an American film released in the United States on August 3, 2007.
Marc Anthony sang the USA National Anthem when Oscar de la Hoya fought Floyd Mayweather Junior for the WBC Welterweight title.
On September 21, 2001 he also sang the national anthem at Shea Stadium in the first game after the attack on the World Trade Center. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The World Trade Center in New York City, United States (sometimes informally the WTC or Twin Towers) was a complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan
| Year | Album | Chart positions[8] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 200 | Top Latin | Top Trop | Top Heat | Top I-Net | ||
| 1991 | When the Night Is Over | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1993 | Otra Nota | – | 30 | 2 | – | – |
| 1995 | Todo a Su Tiempo | – | 6 | 1 | 21 | – |
| 1997 | Contra la Corriente | 74 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 1999 | Marc Anthony | 8 | – | – | – | 16 |
| 1999 | Desde un Principio: From the Beginning | 151 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2001 | Libre | 57 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2002 | Mended | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
| 2003 | Éxitos Eternos | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 | Amar Sin Mentiras | 26 | 1 | – | – | – |
| 2004 | Valió la Pena | 122 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2006 | Sigo Siendo Yo (Grandes Exitos) | 101 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| 2007 | El Cantante Soundtrack | 55 | - | - | – | – |
| 2008 | Untitled Ballad Album | - | - | - | – | – |
| 2008 | Untitled Salsa Album | - | - | - | – | – |
| 2008 | Untitled Pop Album | - | - | - | – | – |
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| Year | Single[9] | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Ride On The Rhythm" | When the Night Is Over |
| 1993 | "Hasta Que Te Conocí" | Otra Nota |
| 1993 | "Palabras del Alma" | Otra Nota |
| 1993 | "El Último Beso" | Otra Nota |
| 1993 | "Si Tú No Te Fueras" | Otra Nota |
| 1994 | "Vivir lo Nuestro (ft. " Ride On The Rhythm," was the name of a House track recorded by DJ/remixer/producer Little Louie Vega with vocalist Marc Anthony. La India)" | Dicen Que Soy |
| 1995 | "Nadie Como Ella" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1995 | "Se Me Sigue Olvidando" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1995 | "Te Conozco Bien" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1996 | "Hasta Ayer" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1996 | "Llegaste a Mí" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1996 | "Por Amar Se da Todo" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1996 | "Te Amaré" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1997 | "Vieja Mesa" | Todo a Su Tiempo |
| 1997 | "Me Voy a Regalar" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1997 | "Y Hubo Alguien" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1998 | "Contra la Corriente" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1998 | "Me Voy a Regalar" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1998 | "No Me Conoces" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1998 | "No Sabes Cómo Duele" | Contra La Corriente |
| 1998 | "Si Te Vas" | Contra la Corriente |
| 1999 | "No Me Ames (ft. La India (born Linda Viera Caballero on March 9, 1970) is a noted Grammy Award - and Latin Grammy Award -nominated Singer " No Me Ames " ( English: "Don't Love Me" is the second single from Jennifer Lopez 's debut album On the 6 Jennifer López)" | On the 6 |
| 1999 | "I Need To Know / Dímelo" | Marc Anthony |
| 1999 | "Preciosa" | Desde un Principio: From the Beginning |
| 2000 | "Da La Vuelta" | Marc Anthony |
| 2000 | "You Sang to Me / Muy Dentro De Mí" | Marc Anthony |
| 2000 | "My Baby You" | Marc Anthony |
| 2001 | "Celos" | Libre |
| 2002 | "Barco a la Deriva" | Libre |
| 2002 | "Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo" | Libre |
| 2002 | "Viviendo" | Libre |
| 2002 | "Caminaré" | Libre |
| 2002 | "Tragedy / Tragedia" | Mended |
| 2002 | "I Need You / Me Haces Falta" | Mended |
| 2002 | "I've Got You / Te Tengo Aquí" | Mended |
| 2004 | "Ahora Quien" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2004 | "Valió la Pena" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2005 | "Amigo" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2005 | "Se Esfuma Tu Amor" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2005 | "Tan Sólo Palabras" | Amar Sin Mentiras |
| 2005 | "Tu Amor Me Hace Bien" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2005 | "Volando Entre Tus Brazos" | Amar Sin Mentiras / Valió la Pena |
| 2006 | "¿Qué Precio Tiene El Cielo?" | Sigo Siendo Yo |
| 2007 | "Mi Gente" | El Cantante Soundtrack |
| 2007 | "El Cantante" | El Cantante Soundtrack |
| 2007 | "Aguanilé" | El Cantante Soundtrack |
| 2007 | "Historia de Taxi" (ft. Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July " I Need to Know " is a song by Marc Anthony, and was released as the lead single of his first English language album Marc Anthony " Da la Vuelta " (Eng Turn Around) is a song written by Kike Santander and Emilio Estefan Jr " You Sang to Me " is a 2000 hit song by Marc Anthony, and was released as the third single of his first English language album Marc Anthony " My Baby You " is a song written and performed by Marc Anthony, and was released as the fourth single of his first English language album Marc " Mi Gente " (English My People) is a song by former Latin superstar Héctor Lavoe. Ricardo Arjona) | Quién dijo Ayer |
"I Need to Know" hit #3 on Billboard 100 in 1999
| Year | - bgcolor="#F0F8FF" | 1996 | Mejores Videos de India y Marc Anthony |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Best of Marc Anthony | ||
| 2001 | The Concert from Madison Square Garden . Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, (born 19 January, 1964,in Jocotenango, near Antigua Guatemala) known as Ricardo Arjona (pronounced . . [live] | ||
| 2003 | Éxitos Eternos (CD/DVD) | ||
| 2004 | The Hits | ||
| 2004 | Live from Cali, Colombia | ||
| 2005 | Hasta Ayer |