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Hector Lavoe(1946-1993)

  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Hector Lavoe was born on 30 September 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was a composer, known for Carlito's Way (1993), Street Kings (2008) and Black Mass (2015). He was previously married to Nilda Georgina Perez. He died on 29 June 1993 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 30, 1946
DiedJune 29, 1993(46)
BornSeptember 30, 1946
DiedJune 29, 1993(46)
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Known for

Al Pacino in Carlito's Way (1993)
Carlito's Way
7.9
  • Soundtrack("Mi gente", "El Todopodersos")
  • 1993
Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Common, Martha Higareda, and Game in Street Kings (2008)
Street Kings
6.8
  • Soundtrack("Aguanile")
  • 2008
Kevin Bacon, Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Dakota Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Peter Sarsgaard, Corey Stoll, and Benedict Cumberbatch in Black Mass (2015)
Black Mass
6.9
  • Soundtrack("No Me Llores Más")
  • 2015
Vic Noto in Vigilante (1982)
Vigilante
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Triste y vacia", "Juanito alimana")
  • 1982

Credits

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Composer

  • Celia Cruz in Celia Cruz and the Fania Allstars in Africa (1974)
    Celia Cruz and the Fania Allstars in Africa
    • Composer
    • 1974

Soundtrack

  • Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in Deep Water (2022)
    Deep Water
    • performer: "La Murga"
    • writer: "La Murga"
    • 2022
  • Ballers (2015)
    Ballers
    • performer: "La Murga" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Daniela Vega in A Fantastic Woman (2017)
    A Fantastic Woman
    • writer: "Periódico de ayer"
    • 2017
  • The Get Down (2016)
    The Get Down
    • performer: "Que Lio"
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Kevin Bacon, Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Dakota Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Peter Sarsgaard, Corey Stoll, and Benedict Cumberbatch in Black Mass (2015)
    Black Mass
    • writer: "No Me Llores Más"
    • 2015
  • Small Time (2014)
    Small Time
    • performer: "Che Che Cole"
    • 2014
  • Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, and Chris O'Dowd in Cuban Fury (2014)
    Cuban Fury
    • writer: "Aguanile"
    • writer: "La Murga"
    • 2014
  • Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013)
    Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
    • writer: "The Narcissist"
    • 2013
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005)
    Dancing with the Stars
    • Soundtrack ("Aguanilé")
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • So You Think You Can Dance Canada (2008)
    So You Think You Can Dance Canada
    • performer: "Aguanile"
    • writer: "Aguanile"
    • TV Series
    • 2008–2011
  • Next Day Air (2009)
    Next Day Air
    • writer: "Aguanile", "El Dia de Mi Suerte"
    • 2009
  • Cat Deeley, Matthew Morrison, Stephen Boss, and JoJo Siwa in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
    So You Think You Can Dance
    • performer: "Aguanile"
    • TV Series
    • 2008
  • Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Common, Martha Higareda, and Game in Street Kings (2008)
    Street Kings
    • writer: "Aguanile"
    • 2008
  • Paraiso Travel (2008)
    Paraiso Travel
    • writer: "Ausencia'
    • 2008
  • Illegal Tender (2007)
    Illegal Tender
    • writer: "Que Lio"
    • 2007

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 30, 1946
    • Ponce, Puerto Rico
  • Died
    • June 29, 1993
    • New York City, New York, USA(AIDS)
  • Spouse
    • Nilda Georgina Perez? - June 29, 1993 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    "Ultima Grabacion De Hector Lavoe" (Album)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Interred at St. Raymond's Cemetary in the Bronx, New York (Seton Section; Range #42, Grave #21)
  • Trademark
      His aviator glasses
  • Nicknames
    • La Voz
    • El Cantante
    • El Cantante De Los Cantantes

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