Biography

Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally by his stage name Marc Anthony, born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.Anthony is of Puerto Rican descent, and his parents named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. Marc Anthony Muñiz was raised in the same housing development with childhood friend, platinum producer and song writer Frankie Cutlass. He is an American actor, record producer and singer-songwriter. Anthony is he top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He 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.Muñiz began his career as a session vocalist for freestyle and Underground New York house music acts. 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. His first album was a freestyle music record, "Rebel", in 1988 on Bluedog Records. That same year he wrote and produced "Boy I've Been Told" for fellow freestyle artist Sa-Fire.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 in Las Vegas. They have two sons, Cristian Marcus Muñiz (February 5, 2001) and Ryan Adrian Muñiz (August 16, 2003). When his divorce proceedings began, Anthony was spotted with long-time friend Jennifer Lopez. Prior to his first marriage and her second, they had briefly dated. Lopez and Anthony married on June 5, 2004. Lopez gave birth to their children, twins Emme Maribel Muñiz and Maximillian David Muñiz on February 22, 2008.

          Discography                                  
1988: Rebel                                                 
1991:When the Night is Over                       
1993: Otra Nota                                            
1995: Todo a Su Tiempo                              
1997: Contra la Corriente                           
1999: Marc Anthony                                             
2001: Libre                                                  
2002: Mended                                              
2004: Amar Sin Mentiras                            
2004: Valió la Pena                       
2007: El Cantante
2010: Iconos
2013: 3.0


Filmography
1988:East Side Story
1993:Carlito´s Way
1994:Natural Causes
1995:Hackers
1996:Big Night
1996:The Substitute
1999:Bringing Out The Dead
2001:In The Time Of The Butterflies
2004:Man On Fire
2007:El Cantante