Marc Anthony, 29, is one of the biggest salsa stars in the world, a heartthrob, a cutup and perhaps the most enthusiastic performer in the show.

He's one of the most influential and important salsa stars to arrive in the last 25 years, a powerful singer and bassist and bandleader.

Mr. Santa Rosa followed Jerry Rivera, a huge salsa star who seems to be purely a product of the recording studio.

He took a bit of a detour as a star in the ill-fated show "The Capeman," and now he's back, the biggest-selling salsa star ever.

Oscar D'León from Venezuela is a huge salsa star.

Mr. Anthony, a young salsa star, sings exceptionally well, which is all to the good, since Sal is a character who only comes to life in the Simon music.

Mr. Nieves, who is 31 years old, grew up in Brooklyn, and is thought by many fans to be the next international salsa star.

Ms. Gotbaum was preparing to call the meeting to order after a moment of silence for Celia Cruz, the salsa star who died last week.

Through the years the group has nurtured future salsa stars like the singer Tito Nieves.

Under her husband's guidance, Ms. Cruz went on to become a global salsa star.