"Celia Cruz owns my soul": Marc Anthony couldn't contain his emotion when remembering the legendary Cuban singer



Marc Anthony moved his followers by remembering Celia Cruz, highlighting her influence on his personal and artistic life. He shared cherished memories and reaffirmed his admiration for the "Guarachera de Cuba."

Celia Cruz and Marc AnthonyPhoto © Univisión / Instagram

The singer Marc Anthony moved his followers by recalling the legendary Celia Cruz during an exclusive interview for Univisión, where he shared some of the most valuable memories he has in his personal studio.

Accompanied by his wife, Nadia Ferreira, the artist shared with the audience a collection of objects he treasures from influential figures in music, including the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, with whom he had the opportunity to collaborate.

However, one of the most emotional moments was when he showed a photograph alongside Celia Cruz, whom he described as a fundamental figure in his personal and artistic life.

"Celia Cruz owns my soul, godmother, she took such good care of me, taught me so much… Not just about music, but about life. She would tell me, 'You are the future of music,'" the Puerto Rican-American salsa singer expressed with evident emotion.

Marc Anthony has repeatedly expressed his deep admiration for the "Guarachera de Cuba," whom he regards as his great mentor and an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

The connection between both artists transcended the professional realm, forging a friendship that forever marked the career of the performer of Vivir mi vida.

The gesture has been celebrated on social media, where fans of both icons of Latin music highlighted the affection and respect that Marc Anthony continues to show towards the unforgettable Celia Cruz, an eternal symbol of Cuban culture.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.