Born Marco Antonio Muņiz in New York, September 16, 1969, of Puerto Rican parents who named him after a Mexican singer.Puerto Rican-American singer-songwriter who is immensely popular throughout Latin America for his salsa music.Changed his name to the artistic name of Marc Anthony in order to prevent public confusion between him and the Mexican singer.Married to Jennifer Lopez since June 2004.
In 1991 he released his first album, When The Night Is Over. 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".
Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muņiz in New York City, to Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muņiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.[3] His parents are Puerto Rican and named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. He has a sister named Yolanda Muņiz. He also has 4 older brothers and 2 additional older sisters, 4 siblings from his mother's and 2 siblings from his father's prior marriages.
Marc Anthony married pop superstar Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. On February 22, 2007 they welcomed twins Max David and Emme Marbiel Muņiz-Lopez.
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From Wikipedia:Marc Anthony (born Marco Antonio Muņiz; September 16, 1968) is a Puerto Rican-American musician, singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The five-time Grammy winner has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. Anthony was the first solo salsa act to ever sell out Madison Square Garden.
Anthony is considered a melodramatic performer, often acting out his songs, physically accentuating key musical breaks and words with hand pumps, kicks and dances, shouting out patented key phrases (such as "Joma", "Jojomaaa" [elongated], "Chi-chi", a raspy "wow" and "Boricua"), holding notes for extended periods of time and playing conductor to his band's music.
Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions, such as his 14 week number one single "I need you". Anthony broke the record for longest Latino "Top of the chart" single.
Anthony was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009
Anthony is a minority owner/limited partner of the Miami Dolphins NFL team.