Marc Anthony

Birth Name:

Marco Antonio Muñiz

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Writer

Was awarded the ASCAP Founders Award
Received the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Chair's Award and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009
Originally declined an offer from the president of RMM Records to make a salsa album until he heard singer Juan Gabriel's song "Hasta que te conoci․"
Quote: "Fame is addictive․ Money is addictive․ Attention is addictive․ But golf is second to none․"
Quote: "Celebrity watching and speculation is almost like a sport․"
Singer best known for his hit salsa songs
Sang the National Anthem at the 2012 Democratic National Convention
Became a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins in 2009

1999ALMA Award - Outstanding Performance of a Song for a Feature Film:Winner
2001ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only):Nominated
2002ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2008Latin Grammy Award - Best Salsa Album:Winner
2011Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated

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