History of Marc Anthony in Timeline
Marc Anthony (Marco Antonio Muñiz) is a highly successful American singer and actor, renowned as the best-selling salsa artist ever. His accomplishments include four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, and twenty-nine Lo Nuestro Awards. He has sold over 12 million albums globally, solidifying his prominent position in the music industry.
September 16, 1968: Marc Anthony Born
On September 16, 1968, Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally as Marc Anthony, was born. He is an American singer and actor and the top-selling salsa artist of all time.
1988: Debut Album "Rebel"
In 1988, Marc Anthony's first album, a freestyle music record titled "Rebel", debuted on Bluedog Records. In 1988, he also wrote and produced "Boy I've Been Told" for Sa-Fire.
January 6, 1989: Shannon De Lima's birthdate
On January 6, 1989, Shannon De Lima (later Marc Anthony's wife) was born.
1989: Sang backup vocals for Ann-Marie
In 1989, Marc Anthony sang backup vocals for Ann-Marie on the freestyle club hit, "With or Without You".
1990: Wrote a duet with Chrissy I-eece
In 1990, Marc Anthony, along with Little Louie Vega and Todd Terry, wrote a duet with Chrissy I-eece, called "You Should Know By Now".
1992: Collaboration with Todd Terry and Little Louie Vega
In 1992, Marc Anthony provided vocals for "Love Change" and collaborated with Little Louie Vega, who featured him on freestyle club hits like "Ride on the Rhythm" and "Time."
1993: Death of Hector Lavoe
In 1993, Hector Lavoe, whose life Marc Anthony portrayed in "El Cantante", died from AIDS complications.
1993: Released Spanish-language Debut Album
In 1993, Marc Anthony released his Spanish-language debut album, Otra Nota, which included a cover of Bread's "Make It with You".
June 29, 1994: Birth of daughter Arianna Muñiz
On June 29, 1994, Marc Anthony and his then-girlfriend Debbie Rosado welcomed their daughter, Arianna Muñiz.
1994: Featured on La India's album
In 1994, Marc Anthony was featured on La India's album Dicen Que Soy, on the song "Vivir Lo Nuestro".
1995: Adoption of son, Chase Muñiz
In 1995, Marc Anthony and his then-girlfriend Debbie Rosado adopted their son, Chase Muñiz.
1995: Role in Hackers
In 1995, Marc Anthony played a supporting role in the film Hackers.
1995: Won Billboard Award for Hot Tropical Artist of the Year
In 1995, Marc Anthony's follow-up album, Todo a su tiempo, won a Billboard Award for Hot Tropical Artist of the Year.
1996: Began dating Claudette Lali
In 1996, Marc Anthony began dating Dominican-American actress Claudette Lali.
1996: Role in Big Night and The Substitute
In 1996, Marc Anthony played supporting roles in Big Night and The Substitute.
1998: Appearance in The Capeman
In 1998, Marc Anthony appeared in Paul Simon's stage musical, The Capeman.
1998: Engagement to Claudette Lali
In 1998, Marc Anthony got engaged to Dominican-American actress Claudette Lali.
1998: First Grammy Award
In 1998, Marc Anthony received his first Grammy for Best Latin Tropical Performance for Contra La Corriente.
1998: Recorded Duet with Tina Arena
In 1998, Marc Anthony recorded a duet "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" with Tina Arena for The Mask of Zorro soundtrack.
1999: Role in Bringing Out the Dead
In 1999, Marc Anthony had a role in Martin Scorsese's drama Bringing Out the Dead.
1999: Released English-Language Album
In 1999, Marc Anthony released an English-language, self-titled album featuring the hit single "I Need to Know," marking his crossover into the Anglophone market.
1999: English-Language Album Debut
In 1999, Marc Anthony's eponymous English-language album debut went triple-platinum in the US.
1999: Severed Ties with RMM Records
In 1999, after a battle with RMM Records, Marc Anthony severed ties with Ralph Mercado and left the label.
May 9, 2000: Marriage to Dayanara Torres
On May 9, 2000, Marc Anthony married Dayanara Torres in Las Vegas.
2000: First Latin Grammy Song of the Year Award
In 2000, Marc Anthony received the first-ever Latin Grammy Song of the Year award for Dímelo (I Need to Know).
2000: HBO Special: The Concert from Madison Square Garden
In 2000, Marc Anthony's television special Marc Anthony: The Concert from Madison Square Garden, was broadcast on HBO on Valentine's Day and was nominated for the Music Special of the Year by TV Guide.
February 5, 2001: Birth of son Cristian Marcus Muñiz
On February 5, 2001, Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres welcomed their son, Cristian Marcus Muñiz.
2001: Released Salsa Album Libre
In 2001, Marc Anthony debuted another salsa album, Libre, which was certified gold.
2001: Role in In the Time of the Butterflies
In 2001, Marc Anthony starred opposite Salma Hayek in the film In the Time of the Butterflies.
August 16, 2003: Birth of son Ryan Adrian Muñiz
On August 16, 2003, Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres welcomed their second son, Ryan Adrian Muñiz.
June 2004: Marriage to Jennifer Lopez
In June 2004, Marc Anthony married Jennifer Lopez.
June 2004: Released Latin Pop Album Amar Sin Mentiras
In June 2004, Marc Anthony released a Latin pop album, Amar Sin Mentiras.
2004: Role in Man on Fire
In 2004, Marc Anthony played a role in Man on Fire opposite Denzel Washington.
2005: Double Best-Album Grammys
In 2005, Marc Anthony received double best-album Grammys: Best Latin Pop Album for Amar Sin Mentiras, and Best Salsa Album for Valió la Pena.
2005: Latin Grammy Awards
In 2005, Marc Anthony won Best Latin Pop Album of The Year for his album Amar Sin Mentiras, and Best Tropical Album of the Year for his album Valió La Pena at the Latin Grammy Awards.
July 11, 2006: Released Sigo Siendo Yo
On July 11, 2006, Marc Anthony released Sigo Siendo Yo, a Spanish greatest-hits album.
2006: Co-starring in El Cantante
In 2006, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez co-starred in the film El Cantante.
August 2007: Starred in El Cantante
In August 2007, Marc Anthony starred in El Cantante, a biographical drama about the life of Héctor Lavoe.
February 2008: Birth of twins with Jennifer Lopez
In February 2008, Jennifer Lopez gave birth to twins with Marc Anthony. People magazine paid $6 million for the first photos of the twins.
September 2009: Lifetime Achievement Award
In September 2009, Marc Anthony was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington, D.C.
September 16, 2009: Recipient of the CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award
On September 16, 2009, Marc Anthony received the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award.
2009: Purchase of stake in Miami Dolphins
In 2009, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez purchased a stake in the Miami Dolphins, joining other celebrities in buying small stakes in the club.
2009: Became Minority Owner of Miami Dolphins
In 2009, Marc Anthony became a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins.
May 2010: Released Iconos
In May 2010 Marc Anthony released Iconos, a tribute to old Latin songs by various artists.
2010: Guest-Starred in Hawthorne
In 2010, Marc Anthony guest-starred in two episodes of the TNT medical drama HawthoRNe and was named executive music producer of the show.
July 2011: Separation from Jennifer Lopez
In July 2011, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez announced their separation.
2011: Returned to Television and Launched Clothing Line
In 2011, Marc Anthony returned to television on TNT's Hawthorne, toured the U.S., and launched his line of clothes and luxury accessories for Kohl's.
2011: Worked on Q'Viva! The Chosen
In late 2011, Marc Anthony worked with Jennifer Lopez and Jamie King on the Latin talent series Q'Viva! The Chosen.
January 2012: Launched Maestro Cares Foundation
In January 2012, Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas launched the Maestro Cares Foundation.
April 9, 2012: Filing for divorce from Jennifer Lopez
On April 9, 2012, Marc Anthony filed for divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
December 2012: Recording a Salsa Album with Sergio George
In December 2012, it was announced that Marc Anthony was recording a salsa album alongside producer Sergio George.
2012: Guest-Mentored on The X Factor
In 2012, Marc Anthony guest-mentored on Season 2 of The X Factor.
2012: Inaugurated into the Billboard Hall of Fame
In 2012, Marc Anthony was inaugurated into the Billboard Hall of Fame.
2012: Inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame
In 2012, Marc Anthony was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame.
2012: Gigant3S Tour
In 2012, Marc Anthony's Gigant3S tour with Marco Antonio Solis and Chayanne topped Billboard Hot Latin Tours charts.
2012: Performed at Democratic National Convention
In 2012, Marc Anthony, a supporter of the Democratic Party, performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Democratic National Convention.
2012: Produced ¡Q' Viva! The Chosen
In 2012, Marc Anthony, along with Jamie King and Jennifer Lopez, produced the TV series ¡Q' Viva! The Chosen.
April 25, 2013: Released "Vivir Mi Vida" as Lead Single
On April 25, 2013, Marc Anthony released "Vivir Mi Vida", a Spanish adaptation of Khaled's song "C'est la vie", as the lead single from his upcoming album.
July 2013: Released Album 3.0
In July 2013, Marc Anthony released 3.0, a salsa album featuring the song "Vivir Mi Vida".
2013: Performance at the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
In 2013, Marc Anthony performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This performance led to social media controversy due to some viewers mistakenly thinking he was Mexican, prompting Anthony to assert his New York roots.
2013: Sang "God Bless America" at MLB All-Star Game
In 2013, Marc Anthony sang "God Bless America" at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citi Field.
2013: Latin Grammy Award for Vivir Mi Vida
In 2013, Marc Anthony's Vivir Mi Vida received the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year after spending 18 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard.
2013: The Vivir Mi Vida world tour
In 2013, The Vivir Mi Vida world tour was one of PollStar's top selling tours.
May 2014: Vivir Mi Vida World Tour Extended
In May 2014, Marc Anthony's Vivir Mi Vida world tour was extended by popular demand, and received a Premio Juventud for Super Tour of the Year.
June 16, 2014: Divorce from Jennifer Lopez finalized
On June 16, 2014, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez's divorce was finalized, with Lopez retaining primary physical custody of their children.
November 11, 2014: Marriage to Shannon De Lima
On November 11, 2014, Marc Anthony married Shannon De Lima in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
2014: Opened an orphanage in La Romana
In 2014, the Maestro Cares Foundation, founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas, opened an orphanage in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
April 2015: Formed Magnus Media
In April 2015, Marc Anthony announced the formation of the entertainment company Magnus Media.
May 2015: Received Second Vevo PL Certification
In May 2015, Marc Anthony received his second Vevo PL certification for 100 million views of his video A Quien Quiero Mentirle.
2015: Opened youth home and school in Barranquilla
In 2015, the Maestro Cares Foundation opened a youth home and school in Barranquilla, Colombia.
September 2016: Marc Anthony Live Tour at Radio City Music Hall
In September 2016, part of Marc Anthony's tour "Marc Anthony Live" included 5 dates at Radio City Music Hall.
November 2016: Separation from Shannon De Lima
In November 2016, Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima separated.
November 16, 2016: Honored as Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy
On November 16, 2016, Marc Anthony was honored as the Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy for his musical contributions and philanthropic work.
2016: Co-hosted Concert for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez co-hosted a concert in support of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
February 13, 2017: Divorce from Shannon De Lima finalized
On February 13, 2017, Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima finalized their divorce.
2017: Hosted One Voice: Somos Live! Telethon
In 2017, Marc Anthony teamed-up with Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to host One Voice: Somos Live!, a telethon to aid Puerto Rico's recovery after Hurricane Maria.
February 2022: Relationship with Nadia Ferreira
As of February 2022, Marc Anthony was in a relationship with Nadia Ferreira.
May 13, 2022: Engagement to Nadia Ferreira
On May 13, 2022, Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira got engaged.
January 28, 2023: Marriage to Nadia Ferreira
On January 28, 2023, Marc Anthony married Nadia Ferreira at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami.
February 14, 2023: Announcement of pregnancy
On February 14, 2023, Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira announced on Instagram that they were expecting a child.
May 2023: Son Cristian Graduates from Parsons School of Design
In May 2023, Marc Anthony's son Cristian Marcus Muñiz graduated from Parsons School of Design.
June 2023: Welcomed a son with Nadia Ferreira
In June 2023, Marc Anthony and his wife Nadia Ferreira welcomed a son.
2023: Ranked on Rolling Stone's Greatest Singers List
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Marc Anthony at number 167 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
