El Cantante

El Cantante is a 2007 film based on the true life story of Puerto Rican salsa singer Hector Lavoe. The film stars the husband and wife pair of Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez.

Plot Overview

EL Cantante chronicles the life and struggles of Hector Lavoe, who is played by latin Singer Marc Anthony. The role of his wife Puchi is played by Jennifer Lopez. The story is told from Puchi's point of view as she looks back on the rise and fall of the somewhat self destructive singer and his problems with drugs, alcohol, and depression.

Fast Facts

1. Based on life of singer Héctor Lavoe
2. Release Date: August 3, 2007
3. Starring: Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony
4. Running time: 116 minutes
5. Rated: R
6. Directed by: Leon Ichaso
7. Distributed by: Picturehouse
8. Filming locations: New York and Puerto Rico
9. Tagline: "America discovered him. One woman understood him. But no one could save him from himself...."

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