El Cantante

Nan
1h 56m
2006
7.1 /10 (119)

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

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español, Français
Released Date: 2006-09-12

Top Billed Cast

Marc Anthony

Hector Lavoe

Jennifer Lopez

Puchi

John Ortiz

Willie Colon

Manny Perez

Eddie

Vincent Laresca

Ralph

Federico Castelluccio

Jerry Masucci

Nelson Vasquez

Johnny Pacheco

Antone Pagán

Papo

Romi Dias

Priscilla

Jared Everleth

Tito (4 yrs.)

Bernard Hernandez

Tito (7 yrs.)

Christopher Becerra

Tito (12-15 yrs.)

Andrea Navedo

Zaida

Ismael Miranda

Hector's Father

Tito Allen

Singer

Víctor Manuelle

Ruben Blades

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