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American singer, songwriter, actor and producer, hailed as the 'King of Salsa' for revitalizing the genre globally.Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Anthony began as a freestyle/house music artist before transitioning to Spanish-language salsa. He achieved crossover success with English albums, won multiple Grammys, and starred in films like 'Man on Fire' and 'El Cantante'. With over 12 million albums sold, he remains one of Latin music's most influential figures.

• His parents emigrated from Puerto Rico; father Guillermo was a hospital worker and musician, mother Guillermina a homemaker. Anthony grew up in East Harlem.
• Married Dayanara Torres (2000-2004) and Jennifer Lopez (2004-2014); both high-profile divorces involved custody battles over their children.
• Co-founded Magnus Media in 2010 to develop Latin entertainment projects, demonstrating his business acumen beyond performing.
• Survived a serious health scare in 2017 when he collapsed from dehydration during a concert in Panama, canceling subsequent tours.
• His passionate performance style allegedly stems from childhood shyness; he'd close his eyes while singing to overcome stage fright.