"Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe"
The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
Leon IchasoDirector
Hector Lavoe
Puchi
Willie Colon
Eddie
Ralph
Jerry Masucci
Johnny Pacheco
Papo
Priscilla
Tito (4 yrs.)
Tito (7 yrs.)
Tito (12-15 yrs.)
Zaida
Hector's Father
Singer
Ruben Blades
Shooting Gallery Man
Female Junkie
Madrina
Priest
Doctor
M.C.
Band Leader
San Juan Promoter
Bouncer
Taxi Driver
Carmen
Pianist
Pianist 2/Pianist (After hrs.)
Pianist 3
Bassist
Trumpet
Trombone Player
Studio Engineer
Party Goer #1
Mercedes
Background Singer #3
Chorus
Willie's Girl
Interviewer
Paramedic
Cheetah Solo Dancer
Self
Boogaloo Line Dancer
Salsa Dancer
Photographer (uncredited)
Family Member (uncredited)
Fania All-Star Groupie (uncredited)
Friend in the bar (uncredited)
Dancer in the audience concert (uncredited)
Puchi's Friend (uncredited)
Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Party goer - Puchi's birthday party (uncredited)
Boom Operator (uncredited)
Dancer #1 (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Roadie (uncredited)
