Marc Anthony Biography

Marco Antonio Muniz was born in New York City in 1968. Marc’s Mexican parents named him after a famous Mexican singer, and Marc Anthony, as he would come to be called, grew up with musical influences all around him.  As a young man, Marc Anthony began working as a session vocalist and then as a backup singer and songwriter for Menudo and other pop acts.

Marc Anthony’s debut album, When the Night is Over, was released in 1991. That same year, he opened for Tito Puente and began to establish a fan following. His second album, Otra Nota (1993) brought Anthony back to his salsa roots and included the hit “Juego o Amor.” Todo Su Tiempo followed in 1995, and Marc Anthony found himself with a Billboard Award and Grammy nomination. On the strength of singles such as “Te Conozco Bien", "Hasta Ayer", "Nadie Como Ella", "Se Me Sigue Olvidando", "Te Amare", and "Llegaste A Mi,” the album went on to sell nearly a million copies and hit gold status.

Contra la Corriente followed, and in the late 1990’s, Marc Anthony sang with Jennifer Lopez on her album On the 6. The single, “No Me Ames,” was meant to assist Lopez to reach her crossover goals, but the exposure also helped to expand Marc Anthony’s own fan base. In 1999, with the help of producers such as Rodney Jerkins and Cory Rooney, Marc Anthony released a self-titled album in English, and it was a smash success. On the strength of singles such as “I Need to Know” and “You Sang To Me” (which was featured in the film Runaway Bride), the album charted at number eight and eventually went triple platinum. Marc Anthony also earned a Grammy nomination for “I Need to Know,” for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

A string of successful albums from Marc Anthony followed, including Libre (2001), Mended (2002), Amar Sin Mentiras (2004), El Cantante (2007), and Iconos (2010.) Successful singles, many of them certified gold, include "Celos", "Este Loco Que Te Mira", "Viviendo,” and "Escapémonos.”

In addition to his music career, Marc Anthony is also a talented actor who has appeared in many films. He began his acting career with supporting roles in films such as Hackers (1995) and The Substitute (1996), but he has also appeared on stage in The Capeman and played lead roles in films such as Man on Fire (2004), and El Cantante (2007), to critical acclaim for his performances.