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3 August 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe. morePlot:
The life story of Hector Lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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(3 articles)
Lopez 'worried about forgetting how to act' (From digitalspy. 4 June 2009, 7:54 AM, PDT)
Lopez Dumps Her Manager
(From WENN. 26 September 2006)
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Well made movie more (40 total)Cast
(Credited cast)| Alfredo Suarez | ... | Salsa dancer | |
| Vianca Mercedes | ... | Bartender | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Danny A. Abeckaser | ... | Sound Engineer | |
| Douglas J. Aguirre | ... | Multi- Media Producer | |
| Marc Anthony | ... | Hector Lavoe | |
| Christopher Becerra | ... | Tito | |
| Denise Blasor | ... | Voice over artist (voice) | |
| Michael Caputo | ... | Salsa Dancer | |
| Ivan Cardona | ... | Salsa Dancer | |
| Federico Castelluccio | ... | Jerry Masucci | |
| Marcus Collins | ... | Photographer | |
| Abraham De Funes | ... | Family Member | |
| Anibal De Gracia | ... | Trombonist | |
| Romi Dias | ... | Priscilla | |
| Glenda Dopazo | ... | Carmen | |
| Brother Eden Douglas | ... | Street SaxMan -1987 (as Brother Douglas) | |
| Vaneik Echeverria | ... | Bartender 1 | |
| Jared Everleth | ... | Tito - 4 yrs.old | |
| J. Teddy Garces | ... | (voice) | |
| Melissa Gonzalez | ... | Fania All Star Groupie | |
| Bernard Hernandez | ... | Tito | |
| Vincent Laresca | ... | Ralph Mercado | |
| Hector A. Leguillow | ... | Pianist for Hector Lavoe Band,1968 Band | |
| Jennifer Lopez | ... | Puchi | |
| Deirdre Lorenz | ... | Willie's Girl | |
| David Marquez | ... | Boogaloo Line Dancer | |
| Chiko Mendez | ... | Backup Singer | |
| Jack Mulcahy | ... | Doctor | |
| Andrea Navedo | ... | Puchi's sister | |
| John Ortiz | ... | Willie Colón | |
| Melissa Otero | ... | Salsa Dancer | |
| Antone Pagan | ... | Papo (Puchi's Brother) | |
| Jerry Perez | ... | Salsa Dancer | |
| Manny Perez | ... | Eddie | |
| Jorge Pupo | ... | Trombonist: Hector Lavoe Band, Willie Colón Band, Fania All Stars Orquestra | |
| Edwin Rivera | ... | Marc Anthony's Best Friend | |
| Yan Ruiz | ... | Voice Over (voice) | |
| Elmer Tollinchi Ruiz | ... | La Voe Fan | |
| Lou Torres | ... | Dayplayer / Piano Player | |
| Nelson Vasquez | ... | Johnny Pacheco | |
| Richie Viruet | ... | Trumpet player | |
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Rated R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:106 min | Canada:116 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Country:
USAColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:M18 | UK:15 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Japan:R-15Fun Stuff
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The title translates in English as "The Singer". moreQuotes:
Priscilla: [referring to Puerto Rico] Where were you raised on the island?Puchi: Oh, um, no. THIS island.
Priscilla: Here?
Puchi: Right here. I don't even remember what a palm tree looks like.
Hector Lavoe: It doesn't matter where she was raised, cause she got me now. Palm trees, beaches, pork hash, in person. It's like Berlitz dining.
Puchi: Maybe, uh, one day I'll get back to Puerto Rico. I get there.
Hector Lavoe: What did I say? You're there. Next, you meet my father. He thinks he owns the island.
Priscilla: We're from Ponce. All of our family still lives there. Hector and I are the only ones here. The only ones left. So, how long have you guys known each other?
Puchi: Oh, days.
Hector Lavoe: But it's destiny.
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I must admit that I had my doubts about this film, but after I watched it I wanted to watch it again. The movie is about the life of Hector Lavoe (Mark Antony) from the point of view of his wife Puchi (Jennifer Lopez). I shows his personal life in those areas that affected her the most. While some people don't think much of the way the movie is presented I think is very realistic and well acted. For those of us who remember when Hector Lavoe was the main voice of the Salsa music this movie brings back lots of memories. As far as the acting go Jennifer actually becomes Puchi and Mark does very well as Hector. I give it an A-