Marc Anthony
- For the Roman politician, see Mark Antony.
Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1968), is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and producer. He is better known by his stage name Marc Anthony. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. He has won two Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy awards. He has also sold over 12 million copies worldwide. He is known for his Latin salsa songs and ballads.
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| Birth name | Marco Antonio Muñiz |
| Born | September 16, 1968 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Website | www.marcanthonyonline.com |
Anthony has won many awards. He won the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. and its CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award.[1] Marc Anthony holds the record for having the most number one singles on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart. Marc Anthony is also the owner of the Miami Dolphins NFL team.[2]
Anthony worked with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and director-choreographer Jamie King in late 2011 on a Latino talent series created by Simon Fuller, called Q'Viva! The Chosen. It follows Lopez and Anthony as they travel across 21 countries to find new talent.[3]
He is a philanthropist. He has won awards for his charitable work. He raises funds for orphanages in Latin America and for brain cancer.[4][5]
Personal life
In 1994, Anthony's ex-girlfriend Debbie, a NYC police officer, gave birth to their daughter Ariana.
Marc married former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres on May 9, 2000. They have two sons. The marriage ended in October 2003.
Anthony married Nuyorican actress and singer Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. This was less than a week after his divorce. They had twins in 2008.[6][7] Anthony filed for divorce on April 9, 2012.[8]
On January 28, 2023, Anthony married Miss Universe Paraguay Nadia Ferreira.[9]
He was raised Roman Catholic.[10] Anthony is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama's re-election.[11]
Discography
- When the Night is Over (with Little Louie Vega) (1991)
- Otra Nota (1993)
- Todo a Su Tiempo (1995)
- Contra la Corriente (1997)
- Marc Anthony (1999)
- Libre (2001)
- Mended (2002)
- Amar Sin Mentiras (2004)
- Valió la Pena (2004)
- El Cantante (2007)
- Iconos (2010)
- 3.0 (2013)
- Opus (2019)
- Pa'llá Voy (2022)
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | East Side Story | Flaco | Singer |
| 1993 | Carlito's Way | Cameo Appearance | Sings "Parece Mentira" |
| 1994 | Natural Causes | Marine Guard | |
| 1995 | Hackers | Agent Kee | |
| 1996 | Big Night | Cristiano | |
| 1996 | The Substitute | Juan Lucas | |
| 1999 | Bringing Out The Dead | Noel | |
| 2001 | In the Time of the Butterflies | Lio | |
| 2004 | Man on Fire | Samuel Ramos | |
| 2007 | El Cantante | Héctor Lavoe | |
| 2010–2011 | HawthoRNe (TV series) | Officer Nick Renata[12] | Guest: "A Mother Knows", "Picture Perfect" Main Season 3 |
| 2011 | Lopez Tonight (Talk Show) | Himself | Guest |
| 2011 | The Tonight Show (Talk Show) | Himself | Guest |
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Marc Anthony in Selma, Texas on July 22, 2006 (Justos with Laura Pausini and Marco Antonio Solis)
Marc Anthony and Dakota Fanning, on the set of Man on Fire in April 2003
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, with Nancy Pelosi and Nydia Velázquez
References
- ↑ Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive 2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Archived 2015-10-18 at the Wayback Machine. Chci.org (September 16, 2009). Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ↑ Associated Press (22 July 2009). "Anthony joins star-studded ownership". ESPN. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ↑ "Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez Come Together for ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen". Time Inc. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
- ↑ Gratereaux, Alexandra (2016-12-08). "Marc Anthony to be Honored With Award For Brain Cancer Philanthropy". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ↑ "Colombia-Dominican Republic (1978) [Report Number 2-2]". International Maritime Boundaries. doi:10.1163/2214-8388_rwimbo_imbo_book_2_4. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ↑ "Introducing Max David and Emme Maribel Muñiz!". Celebritybabies.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Welcome Twins!– Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. People.com (February 22, 2008). Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ↑ "Marc Anthony Files for Divorce from Jennifer Lopez". People. April 11, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-04-11.
- ↑ "Marc Anthony Marries Nadia Ferreira During Star-Studded Miami Wedding Celebration". People. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ George Rush, Joanna Molloy, Celeste Katz (June 6, 2004). "J.Lo weds hubby No. 3 Marries Marc Anthony at her swank L.A. digs". Daily News. Archived from the original on 2011-10-13. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
Both are of Puerto Rican descent and share the Catholic faith.
- ↑ Tran, Vivyan (September 7, 2012). "Celebrities spotted at the Democratic National Convention". Politico. http://www.politico.com/gallery/2012/09/celebrities-spotted-at-the-democratic-national-convention/000417-005459.html.
- ↑ "Hawthorne" A Mother Knows (TV episode 2010) – IMDb