Golden globenominee jennifer lopez maid in manhattan. Puerto rican singer hector lavoe marc anthony emigrates to the united states and becomes a pioneer of salsa music. The film is told from the viewpoint of puchi, hectors wife, portrayed by lopez. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Based on the true story of the king of salsa, hector lavoe. Bought this film for my husband we both really enjoyed it.
This film is about the life of puerto rican singer hector lavoe, salsa singer, who brought salsa music worldwide, has died at the age of 46. The rise and fall of salsa singer, hector lavoe 19461993, as told from the perspective of his wife puchi, who looks back from 2002. The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a lesser degree his womanizing. With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. In the film, anthonys wife, producer jennifer lopez, plays puchi, the nuyorican beauty who won lavoes heart. Would have given it 5 stars but it did jump around a bit too much. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. By signing up for a membership website you will find well known stars such as marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez online while in the highest quality to choose from.
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free prime shipping. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the united states. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and. I was hoping for more insight into who hector was, where he came from, and how he got to be such an awesome singer. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes hectors loving but fiery wife. Willie colon enfila sus canones contra marc anthony y jlo 23102014. 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. His movie looks and sounds authentic, but lavoes story mightve been better. 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. Signing with jerry masuccis fania record label, lavoe teams up with trumpeter willie colon john ortiz to perfect the new musical style. Puerto rican singer hector lavoe marc anthony becomes a pioneer of salsa music in the united states while coping with an evergrowing dependence on drugs.
The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a lesser. It was fun to see jennifer lopez and marc anthony with solid performances. Anyone who enjoys salsa or latin music will love this film. Listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium. The film follows lavoes marc anthony passionate relationship with puchi jennifer lopez and his skyrocket to. He puts aside his own emotive stylings for a more subdued performance on several tracks, including the celebratory mi gente and the mournful escandalo. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes. The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a. A well filmed and well acted movie, but, not a great bio pic. She narrates their story from the perspective of 2002 the reallife puchi passed away shortly afterwards. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer hector lavoe, who is portrayed by anthony. Both jennifer lopez and marc anthony do a very good performance, i really enjoy it.
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