On September 16, 1969 a singer-songwriter who became popular for his Salsa music all over Latin America countries was born - Marc Anthony.
Although Marc Anthony was born in New York City, his parents are both Puerto Rican. It was also in Puerto Rico where he started his singing career. Starting as a vocalist for dance and pop acts, Marc Anthony has become so famous not only in his hometown but has made it in Hollywood as well. Indeed, he is able to give pride to Puerto Rican flag by showing to the world that the country can produce world class talents.
Aside from being a singer, he is also a songwriter and used to be a back up vocalist for a famous Puerto Rican band Menudo. He collaborated with a record producer named Little Louie Vega and produced hit albums like "When The Night Is Over" and "Ride On The Rhythm".
It was in 1995 when Marc Anthony received his biggest break when his 1995 "Todo A Su Tiempo" was nominated in the prestigious Grammy awards. Soon after, he released "Contra La Corriente" which was promoted through a sold-out concert at the Madison Square Garden. This song also won his first Grammy in 1999 for bagging the Best Tropical Latin Performance.
With the attempt to follow the success of what his fellow singers like Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez has accomplished, Marc Anthony released his first all English album in 1999. His song "I Need to Know" made it to the US Top 5 Hit Single. His album was considered a success. In 2000 he married former Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres but their marriage ended in a divorce. At present, Marc Anthony is married with famous Hollywood singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
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