She narrates their story from the perspective of 2002 the reallife puchi passed away shortly afterwards. A well filmed and well acted movie, but, not a great biopic. The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a. The rise and fall of salsa singer, hector lavoe 19461993, as told from the perspective of his wife puchi, who looks back from 2002. Puerto rican singer hector lavoe marc anthony emigrates to the united states and becomes a pioneer of salsa music. Golden globenominee jennifer lopez maid in manhattan, selena costars as puchi, lavoes longtime muse and love interest. Director leon ichaso, faced with the difficult task of taking a story thats been told many times, partially succeeds in. The film follows lavoes marc anthony passionate relationship with puchi jennifer lopez and his skyrocket to. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. Signing with jerry masuccis fania record label, lavoe teams up with trumpeter willie colon john ortiz to perfect the new musical style. It was fun to see jennifer lopez and marc anthony with solid performances. Lets just say its a far cry from the wedding planner.
Shot with seeming disregard for any of his actual artistic importance, the film fails to. Would have given it 5 stars but it did jump around a bit too much. Lavoe is a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes. 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. Director leon ichaso, faced with the difficult task of taking a story thats been told many times, partially succeeds in making the material special. The film is told from the viewpoint of puchi, hectors wife, portrayed by lopez. Superstars jennifer lopez and marc anthony headline a film as emotional, powerful. Anyone who enjoys salsa or latin music will love this film. With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. Based on the true story of the king of salsa, hector lavoe.
The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer hector lavoe, who is portrayed by anthony. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with. The focus of the movie was too much on hectors drug problems and to a lesser degree his womanizing. Both jennifer lopez and marc anthony do a very good performance, i really enjoy it. 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. The gritty drama starring jennifer lopez and viola davis is premiering tonight at the sundance film festival and needless to say, its not a feelgood time at the movies. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g minor transposable. The godfather of salsa, hector lavoe marc anthony, with jennifer lopez, rises to the top of the latin music scene, only to become a victim of his. It was a very intense shoot, said lopez when i spoke with her this afternoon.
He puts aside his own emotive stylings for a more subdued performance on several tracks, including the celebratory mi gente and the mournful escandalo. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes hectors loving but fiery wife. In the film, anthonys wife, producer jennifer lopez, plays puchi, the nuyorican beauty who won lavoes heart. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. Jlo and marc anthony were married at the time of making this film, and this was a bit of a passion. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Bought this film for my husband we both really enjoyed it.