I know you'll understand.'Īt first glance, Ernesto presents himself as a charming, wise, sensible, and intelligent individual who encouraged others to follow their dreams no matter what, making him seem like a good role model to others (especially to Miguel). You have to be willing to do whatever it takes to. (Miguel: WHAT?! But I'm your family!) And Héctor was my best friend. 'Security, take care of Miguel! He'll be. In the Spanish version, he is voiced by Marco Antonio Solís (also known as 'El Buki') on his first villainous role. In the English version, he was voiced by Benjamin Bratt, who also played El Macho in Despicable Me 2 by Universal Pictures, Antonio Pope in Ride Along 2, and El Topo in Snitch. However, it was revealed that Ernesto murdered Héctor and stole all of his songs and compositions, and even kept all that in secret. He is Héctor Rivera's former music partner and friend, Miguel's former idol and arch-nemesis, and a famous singer and musician who dazzled the audience with his good looks and his charm, and was a source of Mexican pride due to his handsome looks, strong morals, and his standing up for his fellow Mexicans.Īfter dying of being crushed by a giant bell mid-performance, he resides as a soul in the Land of the Dead. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of Pixar's 19th full-length animated feature film, Coco. Being crushed by the bell after being exposed for committing amicicide against Hector and stealing his songs.

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