Movie: El Cantante

Top 10 Billed Cast

Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony

Hector Lavoe

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez

Puchi

John Ortiz
John Ortiz

Willie Colon

Manny Perez
Manny Perez

Eddie

Vincent Laresca
Vincent Laresca

Ralph

Federico Castelluccio
Federico Castelluccio

Jerry Masucci

Nelson Vasquez
Nelson Vasquez

Johnny Pacheco

Antone Pagán
Antone Pagán

Papo

Romi Dias
Romi Dias

Priscilla

Andrea Navedo
Andrea Navedo

Zaida

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  • Overview

    The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.

  • Release Date

    2006-09-12

  • Average

    7.1

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe

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  • Languages:

    EspañolEnglish
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