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 life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the united states. Lavoe is a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm. 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. With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes hectors loving but fiery wife. In 2015, a hindi and an indonesian version of the movie. The dramaticbiography of puerto rican salsa pioneer hector lavoe. Theatrical trailer from picturehouse entertainment. The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a lesser degree his womanizing.
Puerto rican singer hector lavoe marc anthony emigrates to the united states and becomes a pioneer of salsa music. Bought this film for my husband we both really enjoyed it. Enjoy easy access to showtimes, movie info, and the cinemark movie rewards program. Signing with jerry masuccis fania record label, lavoe teams up with trumpeter willie colon john ortiz to perfect the new musical style. I was hoping for more insight into who hector was, where he came from, and how he got to be such an awesome singer. Madison square garden stage night hector enter stage, as casual as stepping into his living. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g minor transposable. 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. In their dazzling first onscreen pairing, jennifer lopez and marc anthony bring to life this riveting tale of romance.
In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and. Anyone who enjoys salsa or latin music will love this film. Golden globenominee jennifer lopez maid in manhattan. Director leon ichaso, faced with the difficult task of taking a story thats been told many times, partially succeeds in making the material special. But even when he has it all, lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain. Each song chosen in the movie is relevant and progressive within the plot. The film follows lavoes anthony passionate relationship with puchi lopez and his skyrocket to international fame. The film was produced with excellent graphic quality, best sound quality and best starring actors. 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. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Grammy awardwinning, diamondcertified artist the weeknd has released his second new track this week titled blinding lights, following. 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. On april 15, 2014 a studio recording of the multilanguage version was released via digital download.
The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The song was written by ruben blades and produced by willie colon. Shot with seeming disregard for any of his actual artistic importance, the film fails to. The music in the movie is infectious and masterful, which is a testament to the art form that hector lavoe helped to create. Obscenities and profanities litter the work without apology. Based on the true story of the king of salsa, hector lavoe. Would have given it 5 stars but it did jump around a bit too much. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. The film was produced with excellent graphic quality, best sound quality and.
763 850 1647 801 1562 156 166 1329 261 1059 473 894 361 1657 802 32 560 422 1123 962 346 220 499 914 1549 976 322 197 240 981 1264 246 1181 900 146 1277 1243 1477 502 1472 1258 742