A New Yorker born and raised, the product of a music-loving Puerto Rican family, his parents named him Marco Antonio Muñíz in honor of the great Mexican balladeer of the same name.
Born Marco Antonio Muñiz September 16, 1964 (age 52)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality American Puerto Rican
Occupation Singer songwriter actor record producer television producer
Years active 1988–present
Musical career
Genres
Latin, Salsa, Ballads, Freestyle
Labels Blue Dog (1988) Atlantic (1991) RMM (1992–98) Columbia (1999–present) Sony (1999–present)
He began his recording career singing the English-language dance music known as freestyle, but he hit his stride between 1993 and 1997 with his first three salsa albums (Otra Nota, Todo a Su Tiempo, and Contra La Corriente). These productions established him as the top-selling singer in the history of the genre, able to sell out Madison Square Garden and prestigious venues internationally. Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and television producer. Anthony is also the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.[5] He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009.[6] He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts
Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally by his stage name Marc Anthony, was born in New York City to parents from Yauco, Puerto Rico.[2] His mother Guillermina was a housewife, his father, Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker. Anthony's parents named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. Anthony grew up in East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, and is the youngest of eight surviving children. He was raised Roman Catholic
In 1991 he released his first album, When the Night is Over. His 1995 collection, "Todo a su tiempo", was nominated for a Grammy with songs like "Te Conozco Bien", "Hasta Ayer", "Nadie Como Ella", "Se Me Sigue Olvidando", "Te Amare", and "Llegaste A Mi".
Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muñiz in New York City, US, to Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.[3] His parents are Puerto Rican and named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. He has a sister named Yolanda Muñiz. He also has 4 older brothers and 2 additional older sisters, 4 siblings from his mother's and 2 siblings from his father's prior marriages.
Marc Anthony married pop superstar Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. On February 22, 2007 they welcomed twins Max David and Emme Marbiel Muñiz-Lopez.
Marc Anthony Website --- http://www.marcanthonyonline.com/biography?lang=en
Preciosa
Marc Anthony Lyrics
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De mi Borinquen hermosa
Por eso la quiero yo tanto
Por siempre la llamaré "Preciosa"
Yo se de sus hembras trigueñas
Se del olor de sus rosas
Por eso a mi tierra riqueña
Isla del caribe
Isla del caribe
Borinquen
Preciosa te llaman las olas
Del mar que te baña
Preciosa por ser un encanto
Por ser un edén
Y tienes la noble hidalguía
De la madre España
Y el fiero cantío del indio bravío
Lo tienes también
Preciosa te llaman los bardos
Que cantan tu historia
No importa el tirano te trate
Con negra maldad
Preciosa serás sin bandera
Sin lauros, ni gloria
Preciosa, preciosa
Te llaman los hijos de la libertad
Preciosa te llaman los bardos
Que cantan tu historia
No importa el tirano te trate
Con negra maldad
Preciosa serás sin bandera
Sin lauros, ni gloria
Oh, te llaman los hijos de la libertad
Preciosa, te llevo dentro
Muy dentro di mi corazón
Y mientras más pasa el tiempo
En ti se vuelca mi amor
Porque ahora es que comprendo
Porque ahora es que comprendo
Que aunque pase lo que pase
Yo seré puertorriqueño
Yo seré puertorriqueño
Por donde quiera que ande, oh
Por que lo llevo en la sangre
Por herencia de mis padres
Y con orgullo repito
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
Y por eso es que me nace hoy
Dedicarle este canto
A ese noble jibarito Raphael
Y a mi isla del encanto
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
The lyrics of Marc Anthony's song "Preciosa" exalt the beauty, history, and pride of Puerto Rico. It starts off with Marc Anthony mentioning his love for his "Borinquen hermosa," which means beautiful Borinquen, a nickname given to Puerto Rico. He describes the allure of its women, the scent of its roses, and the richness of its people. This love for his homeland is so deep that he declares that he will always call it "Preciosa," which means precious.
The chorus talks about the island's geographical beauty, with its waves that bathe the coastline and the fact that it is an enchanting Eden. The verses go on to praise its cultural depth - it has the noble heritage of Spain and the bold chants of its indigenous people, the Taínos. It is a land that has been graced with beautiful poetry and songs, written about its rich history and the freedom that its people hold dear.
The last part of the song is a declaration of Marc's Puerto Rican identity. He says that he carries this identity within him, passed on from his parents, and he proudly declares his love for Puerto Rico. He dedicates the song to a "noble jibarito Raphael" which is similar to saying "a noble peasant," and to the island of enchantment itself.
Overall, "Preciosa" is a love letter to a land that inspires fierce loyalty and pride in its people. It celebrates Puerto Rico's natural and cultural beauty, its heritage, and its ongoing struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo sé lo que son los encantos
I know the charms
De mi Borinquen hermosa
Of my beautiful Borinquen
Por eso la quiero yo tanto
That's why I love it so much
Por siempre la llamaré "Preciosa"
I will always call it 'Preciosa'
Isla del caribe
Caribbean island
Borinquen
Nickname for Puerto Rico
Yo se de sus hembras trigueñas
I know about their tanned women
Se del olor de sus rosas
I know the smell of their roses
Por eso a mi tierra riqueña
That's why to my rich land
Por siempre la llamaré "Preciosa"
I will always call it 'Preciosa'
Preciosa te llaman las olas
The waves call you 'Preciosa'
Del mar que te baña
Of the sea that washes you
Preciosa por ser un encanto
Preciosa because it's a charm
Por ser un edén
Because it's a paradise
Y tienes la noble hidalguía
And you have the noble chivalry
De la madre España
Of Mother Spain
Y el fiero cantío del indio bravío
And the fierce song of the brave Indian
Lo tienes también
You also have it
Preciosa te llaman los bardos
The poets call you 'Preciosa'
Que cantan tu historia
Who sing your history
No importa el tirano te trate
No matter how the tyrant treats you
Con negra maldad
With black malice
Preciosa serás sin bandera
You will be precious without a flag
Sin lauros, ni gloria
Without laurels or glory
Preciosa, preciosa
Preciosa, preciosa
Te llaman los hijos de la libertad
The sons of liberty call you
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
I love you, Puerto Rico
Porque ahora es que comprendo
Because now I understand
Que aunque pase lo que pase
That no matter what happens
Yo seré puertorriqueño
I will be Puerto Rican
Por donde quiera que ande, oh
Wherever I go, oh
Por que lo llevo en la sangre
Because I carry it in my blood
Por herencia de mis padres
By the inheritance of my parents
Y con orgullo repito
And with pride I repeat
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
I love you, Puerto Rico
Y por eso es que me nace hoy
And that's why today I feel
Dedicarle este canto
To dedicate this song
A ese noble jibarito Raphael
To that noble jibarito Raphael
Y a mi isla del encanto
And to my enchanted island
Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico
I love you, Puerto Rico
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Rafael Hernandez Marin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jairo roldan
Soy de Ecuador pero esta música tiene tanto fuego!! Amo mi patria pero una parte de mi quisiera ser de PR
Josue T.V.
Soy de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 bienvenido amado hermano ❤
Yahaira Coronado
Los puertorriqueños nacemos donde nos da la gana, ppr tanto tu eres un puertorriqueño q nacio en Ecuador...Bienvenido hermano
Denis Mazola Perez
Soy cubano... Y adoro esta canción... Cada vez que la escucho se me salen las lágrimas... Cuba... Puerto Rico... Somos hermanos de colores.. de sangre.. de historia... Somos uno
Albert González
Leer estos comentarios dan mucha alegría🇵🇷, gracias por querernos a nosotros los puertorriqueños, nosotros igual queremos a Cuba 🇨🇺 y espero que algún día sean libres para siempre🙏🙌 bendiciones para Cuba 🇨🇺 te abrazo desde 🇵🇷🤗
Hector L. Soto
Gracias mi hermano se tenia que decir y lo dijistes. Mis respetos a mis hermanos Cubanos como tu. Yo soy puertorriqueño y puedo decir con toda mi alma que es el mejor cantante que podido trasender con esta cancion. Soy gran admirador de MarcAnthony y se me salen las lagrimas cuando escucho esa cancion.
Jose Jasso
Muy bonita canción y q bello es puerto rico saludos hermanos desde México
Unknown
Estoy orgulloso de mi país Perú pero a la vez quisiera ser de Puerto Rico y presumir al mundo entero de lo bello que es y del arte que nació de aquí.
Lilliam Garcia
Gracias....
María Hechavarría Carmenate
Soy cubana ...y soy de Puerto Rico, porque Cuba y Puerto Rico son de un pájaro las dos alas. Esta canción me aprieta el pecho, me salta las lágrimas y me llena de orgullo