Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1964), better known by his stage name Marc Anthony. 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).