By Sukhbeer Brar
May 14, 2022
Marco Antonio Muñiz known professionally as Marc Anthony, is an American singer, actor, and producer. Marc Anthony is also the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time.
Marco Antonio Muñiz is 53 Years old in 2022 and was born in New York City, the son of Puerto Rican parents.
His father, Felipe Muñiz, was a hospital cafeteria worker and musician, and his mother, Guillermina Rivera, was a housewife
His musical education began at home, where he learned to sing in both Spanish and English under the guidance of his father
After changing his name to avoid confusion with his namesake, Anthony worked as a songwriter and backing vocalist for pop acts Menudo and the Latin Rascals
He was also nominated for a Tony Award for 'Todo a su tiempo' (1996), 'I Need to Know' (2000), 'You Sang to Me' (2001), and 'Libre' (2006).
He married former Miss Universe Dayanora Torres on May 9, 2000. They got divorced in 2002 and reconciled in December 2002, but the marriage didn't last long and they separated again in October 2003.
He has been recognized by New York magazine as one of the Ten Most Influential New Yorkers