Though it is a biopic about a talented singer, salsa pioneer hector lavoe, celebrating his life, his music and his fans takes a backseat to celebrating the great off. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and. Theatrical trailer from picturehouse entertainment. Its the 1970s and the salsa revolution is in full swing. Meanwhile, nastassja bolivar replaced jessica cediel as the backstage reporter. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. Golden globenominee jennifer lopez maid in manhattan. Also, jorge bernal and jacqueline bracamontes returned as hosts. The coaching panel consisted of wisin, alejandra guzman, luis fonsi and carlos vives who all returned from the previous season. It was a busy week for new releases but, as expected, spiderman 3 topped the sales chart with 2. Film covers his rise to fame, battle with drugs, and untimely death from aids. Lavoe is a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm.
The singer is the soundtrack to the motion picture of the same name by american recording artists marc anthony and jennifer lopez and was released on july 24, 2007 by sony bmg. The film is told from the viewpoint of puchi, hectors wife, portrayed by lopez. Marc anthony man on fire, big night steps into the role of salsa superstar hector lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a puerto rican teen sensation to his later status as a new york city latin idol while also documenting his ongoing struggle against drug and alcohol addiction. Though it is a biopic about a talented singer, salsa pioneer hector lavoe, celebrating his life, his music and his fans takes a backseat to celebrating the. With marc anthony, federico castelluccio, leon ichaso, jennifer lopez. Marc anthony man on fire, big night steps into the role of salsa superstar hector lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a puerto rican teen sensation to his later status as a new york city latin idol while also. Based on the true story of the king of salsa, hector lavoe. The dramaticbiography of puerto rican salsa pioneer hector lavoe, one of the biggest spanishlanguage singers in the 1970s. Although he becomes an international star with the support of his wife puchi jennifer lopez, his success does not help him escape personal tragedy, as well as drugs, alcohol, and reckless living. The song was written by ruben blades and produced by willie colon. Vincent laresca, manny perez, denise blasor, john ortiz, jennifer lopez, marc anthony. About genre drama summary the life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the united states. Lavoe was known, and is still considered a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm, as well as his involvement with famous salsa musician willie colon during the early 70s were high points for salsa, and they.
Dec 16, 2006 marc anthony stars as salsa legend, hector lavoe, alongside reallife wife jennifer lopez as puchi hectors wife. Biopic of hector lavoe marc antony who left puerto rico against his fathers wishes and became the king of salsa in the 1970s. Directed by leon ichaso and starring jennifer lopez, marc anthony, federico castelluccio and romi dias. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the united states. Jlo and husband marc anthony, who costar in this biopic about the life of 70s salsa king. Starring marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. In their dazzling first onscreen pairing, jennifer lopez and marc anthony bring to life this riveting tale of romance and redemption based on the true story of salsa legend hector lavoe and the woman who kept him from falling over the edge.
In the film, anthonys wife, producer jennifer lopez, plays puchi, the nuyorican beauty who won lavoes heart. With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Jul 24, 2007 with marc anthony, federico castelluccio, leon ichaso, jennifer lopez. Marc anthony stars as salsa legend, hector lavoe, alongside reallife wife jennifer lopez as puchi hectors wife. As a young man in ponce, puerto rica, hector lavoe marc anthony is already steeped in music, having grown up with a father. Licensed to youtube by umg, adshare for a third party on behalf of discos aries, llc. Rating is available when the video has been rented. She narrates their story from the perspective of 2002 the reallife puchi passed away shortly afterwards. This is substantially lower than the transformers first week sales, despite spiderman 3 being the highest grossing film of the year. Shooting in spain celebrity circuit pictures cbs news.
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