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- For the Roman politican, please see Mark Antony.
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Marc Anthony at the World Economic Forum in 2010.
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| Birth name | Marco Antonio Muñiz |
| Born | September 16, 1968 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1968), is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and producer. He is best 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 best known for his Latin salsa songs and ballads.
Anthony has won a lot awards. He won the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. In 2009, he won the 2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award. 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.
Anthony worked with ex-wife Lopez and director-choeographer Jamie King in late 2011 on a Latin 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.
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 Puerto Rican actress and singer Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. This was less than a week after his divorce. They had twins in 2008. Anthony filed for divorce on April 9, 2012.
He was raised Roman Catholic. Anthony is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama's re-election.
Discography
- 1991: When the Night is Over
- 1993: Otra Nota
- 1995: Todo a Su Tiempo
- 1997: Hasta Que Te Conoci
- 1997: Contra la Corriente
- 1999: Marc Anthony
- 2001: Libre
- 2002: Mended
- 2004: Amar Sin Mentiras
- 2004: Valió la Pena
- 2006: Sigo siendo yo
- 2007: El Cantante
- 2010: Iconos
Filmography
| Year | Film | 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 | Guest: "A Mother Knows", "Picture Perfect" Main Season 3 |
| 2011 | Lopez Tonight (Talk Show) | Himself | Guest |
| 2011 | The Tonight Show (Talk Show) | Himself | Guest |
Images for kids
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Marc Anthony in 2006
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, with Nancy Pelosi and Nydia Velázquez
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Anthony performing at the White House in 2009
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Anthony in 2011