El Cantante: Last News

Jennifer Lopez is looking back at her time with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.MORE: Jennifer Lopez displays dangerous skills in new film comeback teaserThe star revealed that it has already been over fifteen years since the two filmed El Cantante together.She looked back on her performance as Nilda "Puchi" Lavoe, Héctor Lavoe's "fiery wife," which further solidified her career as an actress after playing Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic of the late singer's life.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez wows fans in honeymoon bathtub videoMORE: Jennifer Lopez enjoys girls' day out with new stepdaughter Violet Affleck – detailsJ.Lo took to Instagram to pay tribute to El Cantante, which was released in 2006.

Charna Flam Leon Ichaso, who directed the Héctor Lavoe biopic “El Cantante,” “Bitter Sugar” and several major TV series, died of a heart attack Monday morning in Los Angeles. He was 74. Ichaso’s sister, Mari Rodriquez Ichaso confirmed the news, writing on Twitter: “My beloved brother Leon Ichaso died today of an unexpected ‘massive heart attack’ in Los Angeles. Brilliant, full of life, young in spirit and illusions. A wonderful filmmaker and a unique being – and everyone who has met him knows it. I am destroyed. God help us!”Mi adorado hermano Leon Ichaso murió hoy de un inesperado “massive heart attack” en Los Ángeles. Brillante, lleno de vida, juventud de espíritu e ilusiones. Cineasta maravilloso y un ser único -y todos los que lo han conocido lo saben. Yo estoy destrozada. Dios nos ayude! pic.twitter.com/GdEcM7cMnE Mari Rodriquez Ichaso eulogized her brother in her initial announcement, recognizing all of the productions Leon has worked on throughout his prolific career. “Leon Ichaso – RIP – Pioneer of telling the history of immigrants in his movies! A brilliant director and writer. Loved Life. My beloved brother! ‘El Cantante,’ ‘Piñero,’ ‘El Super,’ ‘Sugar Hill,’ ‘Paraíso,’ ‘Bitter Sugar,’ ‘East of Eden,’ ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Queen of the South.’ Damn sudden heart attack!”

Leon Ichaso, who directed the Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony-starrer El Cantante in 2006 and dozens of high-profile TV series, has died of a massive heart attack, according to his sister Mari Rodriguez Ichaso. He was 74.

shared a couple of snaps from the glamorous night on the town, including a pic of her snuggling up to the “I’m Real” singer.“#Aboutlastnight Stayed up late wayyyy too many nights this week… #mamasnightout,” the journalist captained her Instagram post Tuesday.The sibling duo matched in black silk looks, glowing makeup and sleek brunette hairdos.For the main event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art held earlier that evening, J.Lo sported a black and ballet pink-colored Ralph Lauren frock alongside a cute fascinator hat.Jennifer’s vocal coach Stevie Mackey was her plus one on the Met Gala red carpet.“The Mother” star’s husband, Ben Affleck, was unable to attend fashion’s biggest night due to “work commitments he could not get out of” in Los Angeles, according to the Daily Mail.Jennifer and Lynda have always seemed close, with the latter penning a beautiful tribute to her older sibling for her birthday in July 2021.Alongside a selfie of the pair, Lynda wrote: “My original BFF, I love you more than words can say.”“Not only are you the most fun, and my ride or die, You light the world and show me what’s possible and are my inspiration always.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck took the world by storm when they announced their surprise wedding late in July and have been the talk of the town ever since rekindling their relationship.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and twins' epic night out ahead of star's performance at Luisa Via Roma x Unicef gala - exclusiveHowever, since then, a lot of attention has also gone to her past relationships, particularly one of her most impactful ones, that being with fellow musician Marc Anthony, the father of her twins, Max and Emme.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry in Las VegasThe two singers were married from 2004 to 2014, having dated briefly in the 1990s, immediately after her first break-up with Ben.And while the two aren't together anymore, they maintain a strong bond as not only co-parents, but also collaborators.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's child Emme's style evolution over the yearsDuring their marriage, the duo often released music together and appeared in videos for each other, starring also in the 2006 film El Cantante together.Since then, the two have worked together on-and-off, with JLo talking about the relative ease with which they were able to work together. Marc and Jennifer were married from 2004 to 2014Appearing on The View in 2017, she said: "Marc and I are good how we are right now.