Marc Anthony: The King of Salsa

The Early Years

Marco Antonio Muñiz was born on September 16, 1968, in New York City. He adopted the stage name Marc Anthony in the early 1990s. Anthony began his music career as a backup singer for various Latin artists, including Tito Puente and Celia Cruz.

Rise to Stardom

In 1993, Anthony released his debut album, "Otra Nota," which became a commercial success. He followed this up with a string of hit albums, including "Todo a Su Tiempo" (1995), "Contra la Corriente" (1997), and "Marc Anthony" (2000).

Anthony's music has been praised for its blend of traditional salsa rhythms with contemporary pop and R&B influences. He has won zahlreiche awards, including three Grammy Awards and two Latin Grammy Awards.

Personal Life

Anthony has been married three times. His first marriage was to Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993. The couple had two sons together. Anthony's second marriage was to Jennifer Lopez, whom he married in 2004. They had twins together, but divorced in 2011.

In 2014, Anthony married model Shannon De Lima. They divorced in 2017.

Legacy

Marc Anthony is one of the most successful salsa artists of all time. He has sold over 10 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards. Anthony's music has been praised for its blend of traditional and contemporary influences, and he is credited with helping to popularize salsa music around the world.

Here are some of Marc Anthony's most popular songs:

• You Sang to Me
• Vivir Mi Vida
• I Need to Know
• Rain Over Me
• Tu Amor Me Hace Bien