Héctor Goal He was a Mexican musician in life and became a residential spirit in the Land of the Dead in death. Musician (formerly) Ernesto de la Cruz It's true, Imelda. Héctor Zootopia: Judy Hopps • Nick Wilde • Clawhauser • Finnick • Flash Héctor Rivera is the deuteragonist of the 2017 Disney/Pixar animated feature film Coco. HE'S A THREAT! Coco is a 2017 American computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.Based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, it is directed by him and co-directed by Adrian Molina.The film's voice cast stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía and Edward James Olmos. Héctor's creativity is shown to come from his heart; many of Héctor's best songs were written as an expression of his feelings towards those he loves. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Family comes first. Examples being writing "Un Poco Loco" for Imelda and, famously, writing "Remember Me" for Coco. : During his time in the Land of the Dead, Héctor learned how Ernesto took credit for his songs, growing resentful. Wait... what happened? No, I don't. This revelation made him realize that Ernesto's motives had destroyed his purpose of the tour and it convinced him to attempt to return home. Miguel [sorrowfully]  Héctor Héctor's behavior when he catches up with Miguel in the studio, hinting his identity as a parent. The Emperor's New Groove: Kuzco • Kronk • Pacha • Yzma • Yzma Kitty : James Emil Coco (March 21, 1930 – February 25, 1987) was an American stage and screen actor. Sorry for any previous errors. : He is known for playing Phillip Watters in the television series Chicago Hope (1994–2000) and Ed Alzate in the television series Last Man Standing (2011–present). Ernesto fearfully calls for security and takes Héctor's portrait while having Héctor, and soon a shocked Miguel, thrown into a cenote. Hector is first seen disguised in an attempt to go through the marigold bridge, even making up an accent to do so. Soul: Joe • 22, Descendants: Mal Source, Imelda † (wife)Mamá Coco † (daughter)Felipe and Óscar † (twin brothers-in-law)Julio Rivera † (son-in-law)Elena Rivera (granddaughter)Franco Rivera (grandson-in-law)Victoria † (granddaughter)Enrique Rivera (great-grandson)Luisa Rivera (great-granddaughter-in-law)Gloria (great-granddaughter)Berto (great-grandson)Carmen (great-granddaughter-in-law)Miguel Rivera (2nd great-grandson)Abel Rivera (2nd great-grandson)Rosa Rivera (2nd great-granddaughter)Benny and Manny Rivera (twin 2nd great-grandsons)Socorro Rivera (2nd great-granddaughter). He is the spirit of a Mexican musician who died and became a resident of the Land of the Dead. [to Mamá Imelda]  Journey Into Imagination: Figment, Mischievous, well-meaning, sly, charming, caring, loving, nice, somewhat desperate (at first), fatherly, humorous, benevolent, romantic, protective, stubborn, devoted, creative, talented, Slender male skeleton, black hair and goatee, magenta eyes (brown when alive), one gold tooth, tan skin (formerly), Music, singing and dancing, his family, Día de los Muertos, tacos, tequila, bread of the dead, his daughter, his, Being forgotten, his family in danger (especially living members), upsetting Imelda, musicians (formerly), being separated from his family, Ernesto's betrayal, being told how skeletons walk, being called chorizo. When Imelda died, she refused to welcome Héctor back to the Riveras and disowned him, as she believed him to have abandoned her and Coco for his music. Even after he learned he was actually murdered, Héctor still carried the responsibility of his choice, which moved Imelda when he owned up on the pain that he caused their family. Miguel : : Héctor helps Miguel in his quest to find the missing singer Ernesto de la Cruz and escape the Land of the Dead. After leaving and angrily crumpling his warning, Héctor meets a living boy named Miguel who, having overheard that Héctor knows Ernesto de la Cruz, asks Héctor to take him to Ernesto to receive Ernesto's blessing so Miguel can go home. : 1896 (reply to @Aleprettycat Dear @leeunkrich, when was Ernesto de la Cruz born? So, he can see Coco again. I apologize for that.""Yes! Release Dates Garcia Bernal, Gael (November 30, 2017). Her hair is like a briar / She stands in a bow-legged stance / And if I weren't so ugly / She'd possibly give me a chance. So how do we get to de la Cruz? ... Gael Garcia Bernal as Hector. Seeing as Miguel needs a guitar, Héctor takes him to the shantytown where spirits who are being forgotten live, to acquire Chicharrón's guitar. : Ernesto seemingly accepted his friend‘s decision and offered to send him off with a toast saying he would move Heaven and Earth for his amigo. Ernesto de la Cruz He’s so young , SIGGRAPH Now: Bringing Coco's Skeletons to Life, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Héctor?oldid=4383470. Occupation Coco works best when it focuses on the importance of family, less so when it zeros in on Miguel's musical aspirations. On his way to the train station, Héctor suddenly collapsed and died as Ernesto spiked his toast with poison earlier. Héctor scolds Miguel for leaving his family and attempts to bring Miguel to them, but this makes a hurt Miguel abandon him and go off to find Ernesto himself after distracting Héctor with his discarded photo. voiced by Gael Garcia Bernal. Miguel vouches for Héctor by taking the blame and explaining Ernesto had killed Héctor when he was trying to get back home. But his hopes are in vain, as he ends up sinking into the marigold petals and is arrested. Héctor soon catches up to him and receives disappointment from the boy, having just learned that de la Cruz was hosting a party at his mansion and no one was allowed in without an invitation. Too hard to let him destroy everything. : Héctor voiced by Anthony Gonzalez. Mamá Imelda Music, singing and dancing, his family, Día de los Muertos, tacos, tequila, bread of the dead, his daughter, his great-great grandson, musicians The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Mr. Toad Up: Dug • Russel • Carl • Kevin • Alpha There are children present. Shall we skip the scanner? The Jungle Book: Baloo • Kaa • King Louie Héctor Rivera : Ernesto cruelly apologizes to Héctor as he casually walks past him to continue performing. Aladdin: The Genie • Aladdin • Jasmine • Jafar • Abu • Rajah • Iago • Magic Carpet • Disguised Jasmine • Snake Jafar One year later, Héctor has received the recognition he deserves in both the realms of the living and deceased. Mamá Imelda Héctor Hocus Pocus: Winifred Sanderson • Mary Sanderson • Sarah Sanderson • Binx Without mercy, he drops Miguel from the building, much to the horror of Héctor and the other late Riveras. Héctor Luís Camacho Matías (May 24, 1962 – November 24, 2012), commonly known by his nickname "Macho" Camacho, was a Puerto Rican professional boxer and entertainer. One year after Miguel's time to the Land of the Dead, Héctor is finally accepted back into his family and enjoys playing his music for his family once more. Socorro Rivera1 (born circa January 2018 21) is Miguel Rivera's younger sister, the daughter of Enrique and Luisa Rivera, the granddaughter of Elena and and Imelda and Hector's great-great-granddaughter. And so what if it's true? I wrote it for Coco. Hercules: Hercules • Meg • Pegasus • Hades • Phil • Zeus But I will help you. Quote No. Héctor sings "Remember Me" to a 3-year-old Coco. After Imelda embraces Miguel, she chews out Héctor, believing he placed the boy in danger in the first place. In terms of actual age, Héctor is a year younger than Imelda, Héctor is one of the six characters in the movie to be voiced by the same actor in both the English and Latin American Spanish dubs of the film, the others being his son-in-law Julio Rivera, the Departure Agent, the Security Guard, his great-grandson Tío Berto, and great-granddaughter-in-law, The way he embraces loved ones is similar to his. Miguel Menu. I am the love of your life? Héctor then decides to help Miguel be ready for his performance by giving him pointers, such as to loosen up and giving out a grito, to little avail. He was the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award and three Obie Awards, as well as nominations for a Tony Award, an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.Coco is remembered for his supporting roles in the films Man of La Mancha (1972) and Only When I Laugh (1981). Well everyone knows Juanita / Her eyes each a different color / Her teeth stick out / and her chin goes in / and her... Héctor An accomplished actor, the 54-year-old has starred on TV in Law and Order, Private Practise and 24: Live Another Day; plus the films Miss Congeniality, Cloudy With A … He also gained a single gold tooth in his frontal teeth. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. As they performed together on tour, Héctor wrote the songs and Ernesto sang them. Héctor tells him he will get him to de la Cruz if Miguel puts Héctor's portrait on an ofrenda to allow him to cross over, which Miguel agrees. Miguel Miguel, if we help you get his photo, you will return home? : The Little Mermaid: Ariel • Flounder • Sebastian • Ursula • King Triton • Prince Eric • Wedding Ariel Those aren't the words! Ernesto de la Cruz. He would avoid Ernesto's mansion as Ernesto coldly refused his service out of fear of his undoing. What are you doing? : When he told Ernesto, they had an argument where Ernesto begged him to stay as he needed his songs but Héctor was unmoved. Not in life, not in death! With Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach. Héctor Rivera is a limited-time character released with Coco Event, The Bride Update on 15th October 2019, and is a part of the Coco character collection. Throughout the movie, he serves as Miguel’s “spirit guide”, helping him travel throughout the Land of the Dead. Before learning the true circumstances of his death, Héctor suffered the consequences of leaving and was incapable of telling his family, especially his daughter, how much he loved them. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Snow White • Dopey • Magic Mirror • The Evil Queen • Grumpy • The Prince • Sleepy • Doc As Héctor reminds Ernesto of the latter's statement of moving heaven and earth, Miguel points the similarity to one of the films Ernesto brought back from one of his trips to the Land of the Living which has the same line; where the villain tries to poison Ernesto. Héctor Chicharrón In addition, his wardrobe has been changed to more of a clean-cut approach - his hair is straightened, his jacket has been converted to a vest, his pants have been mended, and now wears brown dress shoes made by Imelda, while retaining his straw hat and tie. With his condition deteriorating further and his descendant at Ernesto's mercy, Héctor pleads with his former friend to not hurt Miguel and let him go home, but Ernesto refuses because the child will surely ruin his legacy if he goes back to the living. I could remember him when I go back. Miguel He states Miguel will thank him later when he returns him to his family, referring to his own mistake of forsaking family. As the two were on tour across Mexico however, Héctor felt remorse about leaving his wife and daughter behind and intended to quit his career to go back to them. : Thus, Héctor had come to view musicians as self-important showboating jerks, including himself for once being one. Miguel Moana: Moana • Maui • Pua • Hei Hei • Gramma Tala • Tamatoa Héctor After being apart for nearly a century, Héctor is reunited with his daughter in the Land of the Dead. She's talking about me! Alignment Gargoyles: Goliath • Bronx • Demona, Toy Story: Woody • Buzz Lightyear • Alien • Jessie • Bullseye • Bo Peep • Forky • Rex • Duke Caboom • Hamm • Mrs. Nesbit • Zurg Miguel : . With help from Frida Kahlo, the Riveras sneak in the backstage. Though he loved music in life, Héctor deeply regrets what his musical pursuits cost him; he was very reluctant to play music before meeting Miguel. Ratatouille: Remy Ernesto, STOP! : Coco: Miguel Rivera • Héctor • Dante • Imelda • Pepita • Alebrije Dante • Ernesto She also reveals she preserved the part of his face Imelda tore off from the family photo years ago, restoring his status among the Rivera family, who now have a different opinion of their ancestor, and earning a rightful place on the family ofrenda. While you wait for your inevitable Coco theatrical experience, check out what Gael Garcia Bernal (who voices Hector) had to say about being in a Disney•Pixar movie, which Pixar character he would want to voice, and what Coco means to him: Even his tour with Ernesto was motivated out of the desire to share his feelings with the world. After some banter, Héctor agrees to sing "Everyone Knows Juanita" for Chicharrón, changing one of the verses because there are children (Miguel) present. : Brave: Merida Ernesto de la Cruz : [chuckles]  However, these bad qualities stem from neither ambition nor malice, but rather absolute desperation to make up for the mistakes he made in life—leaving his family behind—and make them right. And your conditions. No one knows. Miguel refuses to leave Héctor behind until he is forced to accept his great-great-grandparents' blessing, which sends him home, with Miguel promising Héctor that he won't let Coco forget him. Enraged upon this revelation, Héctor attacks Ernesto for ruining his attempt to go home. : Miguel Once Miguel returns to the living Riveras, Coco remembers Héctor when Miguel sings "Remember Me" to her, thereby saving Héctor's memory. Full name 1900 (reply to @amyblack1256 @leeunkrich when was Hector born? Embittered with his old friend for taking the credit, Héctor reveals he wrote the songs Ernesto is famous for. Too hard to let him destroy everything. Héctor's nickname "Chorizo" stemmed from the belief that he died eating a chorizo (a spicy mexican sausage), which itself originated from Ernesto when telling a dying Héctor that he was probably suffering a stomach-ache from a chorizo. Filming & Production Mijo, I was so worried. Shaken from the experience, Héctor offers to help Imelda off Pepita, but is brushed off. Character information While being chewed out by a seamstress for losing the dress he used in his fail attempt to cross the bridge, Miguel wanders off with Dante and ends up talking to the real Frida Kahlo herself. | Miguel : : But first, I need to find de la Cruz. He is happy to learn that he can finally cross over, thanks to his picture now restored by his descendants who greatly value his memory. : Meet the Characters and Voice Cast of Disney Pixar's Coco and See the Beautiful New Poster, Correction: Imelda was 19 when Coco was born. Big Hero 6: Hiro Hamada • Baymax Mamá Imelda Rescue Rangers: Chip • Dale • Gadget • Monterey Jack • Devil Dale Halloween: Goofy's Skeletoons Street Party, The Lion King: Simba • Timon • Pumbaa • Rafiki • Scar • Spirit Mufasa • Nala • Shenzi • Baby Simba The agent quickly checks that he isn't recognized on his family's ofrenda, leading Héctor to make a run for it. Héctor Enemies Company Credits Imelda. : Fortunately, Miguel is saved at the last minute by Pepita, but the photo is lost in the water. : : Hector disappearing (as his living daughter forgets him) but coming back at the end (as his daughter was able to remember him and tell people about him) could be a parody of the Disney death, as Hector already was dead. He was in there because of me. After being teased by a group of musicians over his death, the pair were told that there was a music contest in Plaza de la Cruz where the winner gets access to de la Cruz's mansion. Héctor There will be unexpected twists and turns just like any great adventure, and there will be characters you fall in love with and despise. That's for murdering the love of my life! It is seeing Héctor's love for his family and profound suffering while separated from them that teaches his descendant, Miguel, that family is even more important than his love of music no matter what. I don't know, I am still angry at you! Héctor is touched to learn Imelda still loves him when she calls him "the love of [her] life" after slapping Ernesto, only for Imelda to recant what she said. 1 Plot 2 Trivia 3 Songs 4 Transcript In Santa Cecilia,Mexico, Imelda Rivera was the wife of a musician who left her and her daughter, Coco, to pursue a career in music. Entertainment: A Musical Celebration of Coco We’ve all seen the trailers, but I guarantee you will be surprised by Disney*Pixar’s next biggest hit, COCO. Born in 1896, Ernesto was an up-and-coming musician from the town of Santa Cecilia. The Sword in the Stone: Arthur • Archimedes • Merlin • Madam Mim • Sugar Bowl Héctor Alice in Wonderland: Alice • White Rabbit • Cheshire Cat • Mad Hatter • Caterpillar • The Queen of Hearts • Doorknob Voice Héctor Inside Out: Joy • Sadness • Anger • Disgust • Fear • Bing Bong • Rainbow Unicorn He *left* this family! Restaurants: Fuente del Oro Restaurante • Miguel's El Dorado Cantina Ernesto's crimes are exposed to the dead, followed by Pepita delivering a fitting punishment on the now-disgraced musician for how he tore Héctor's family apart, avenging Héctor as well. Tangled: Rapunzel • Pascal • Flynn Rider • Maximus • Tiara Rapunzel • Mother Gothel In life, Héctor loved nothing more than Imelda and Coco. Héctor was 18 when he had Coco. [Ernesto takes Miguel at the edge of the stadium]  Coco is a voiceover debut and something of a musical debut, too, for García Bernal, who plays the skeletal Hector, a fast friend and traveling companion of 12-year-old Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez). Héctor : He's a living child, Ernesto. Héctor gave in to his demands in the hopes of getting more inspiration from the tour. During his life, he met a woman named Imelda, and their shared talent in music sparked a romance. : I am Ernesto de la Cruz, the greatest musician of all time! The novelization reveals more of Héctor's past. Héctor's creativity is also on display in his movements as a skeleton. Mickey's Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit Mickey • Ghost of Jacob Marley • Ebenezer Scrooge McDuck I wanted Coco to forget you, too, but... Héctor Robin Hood: Robin Hood • Maid Marian • Lady Kluck • Little John He is also the great-great grandfather of the film's protagonist, Miguel Rivera. He was seven years younger than his cousin, Abel and two years younger than his cousin, Rosa. He carried a deep sense of shame for his actions; preventing him from reconnecting with his embittered wife after she died. After this, Héctor shamefully believes he's a sorry example of an ancestor, but Miguel lifts his spirits by explaining he's always felt different in the family, but now knows that it comes from Héctor, his true great-great-grandfather. Pixar's colorful, animated adventure "Coco," in theaters November 22, 2017, is rated PG-13. Imelda, I... [Suddenly shudders and collapses to his knees, Imelda gasps]. Héctor Powers and abilities Héctor (exact date if u can, please) ). Where did he go? Mamá Imelda As a spirit in the Land of the Dead, Héctor appears as a skeleton with his bones yellow and rusted, sans the bright gold, green, and purple markings on his skull, which are nearly faded. Héctor Alterio Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Héctor Alterio photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! ""I didn't write Remember Me for the world. Imelda... Mamá Imelda Peter Pan: Tinker Bell • Peter Pan • Captain Hook • Wendy • Nana • Smee • John Darling • Slightly voiced by Alanna Ubach. Incredible • Elastigirl • Jack-Jack • Violet • Dash • Frozone • Edna Mode Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American character actor. Dante is a supporting character in the 2017 Pixar animated film, Coco, and the titular character of the short Dante’s Lunch. : Hearing this name prompts Miguel to show him a family photo of young Coco and Imelda, the boy's great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Fireworks: HarmoniUS • Mickey's Mix Magic • Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular • Wonderful World of Animation : Pinocchio: Jiminy Cricket • Pinocchio • Blue Fairy • Figaro Héctor attempts to pass into the Land of the Living disguised as Frida Kahlo. Nothing is more important than family. [grabs Miguel by the shirt collar]  Héctor Héctor During the tour, Héctor began to feel homesick and came around to Imelda's way of thinking and decided to go home to his family. Together, they prepare to give Miguel their blessing to return home. 1 About 2 Interactions 3 Héctor Rivera Storyline 4 Trivia 5 Gallery Héctor Rivera is the deuteragonist of the 2017 Disney/Pixar animated feature film, Coco. [Confused]  ... Hector. A Bug's Life: Flik • Princess Atta • Heimlich Despite matching what his run-down appearance may suggest, Héctor, at his best, is a charming, creative, and deeply family-oriented man. Up until the end of the movie (aside from flashbacks), Hector is barefooted. Coco was 3 - 4 when Héctor left. He wore a light brown Mexican formal attire with white upper outlines similar to Ernesto's. Héctor | Héctor explains it's because his daughter, the reason he was trying to cross the bridge, is forgetting him and laments about his daughter Coco. He is a Xoloitzcuintli dog and Miguel's pet. Relatives : Shunned, he slowly started to be forgotten. Fate voiced by Benjamin Bratt. : Héctor objects to Miguel's plan to sing "Remember Me" due to its popularity, as evidenced by other contestants rehearsing around them, so Miguel decides to sing "Un Poco Loco". Cars: Lightning McQueen • Cruz Ramirez • Jackson Storm • Mater Héctor should be on our ofrenda. Mamá Imelda Santa Cecilia (formerly)Land of the Dead : [Hugs Miguel, then looks to Héctor resentfully]. After his wife gets the portrait back after being forced to sing "La Llorona", Héctor and Imelda finally start to reconcile. : Fantasia: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey • Yen Sid Miguel Familiar with the torn picture, the shocked Héctor confirms he is the faceless man holding the guitar, not Ernesto. 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