Ernesto de la Cruz. Written by Allison Nevins Ernesto De La Cruz stole my heart the first time I saw his big, sexy, latino, animated self in Pixar and Disney's movie, Coco. Adrienne Tyler is a features writer for Screen Rant. Shoemakers. Likes Willow: Willow Kit, Ice Age: Scrat Sid A burrito stand. Mickey's Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit Mickey Ghost of Jacob Marley Ebenezer Scrooge McDuck Tiny Tim Emily Cratchit Minnie Ghost of Christmas Future Pete answer choices . Longing to prove his musical talents, Miguel finds himself in the technicolor Land of the Dead. He was also thought to be Miguel's great-great-grandfather as well. Ernesto realizes that his villainy has been exposed to the Land of the Dead. When Miguel asks hims about forsaking his family for career success, he reacts kind of like "meh". Incredibles 2 . A walkaround version of Ernesto debuted at the 2022 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween event at Disney California Adventure. 14 of 20 Pick Your Answer! On the Day of the Dead, as the family sets up their "ofrenda", Miguel makes a big discovery about his family tree, triggering an argument with his family and prompting him to break into Ernestos mausoleum. Ernesto is the Spanish variation of the name Ernest, which sounds and is spelled very similarly to the word earnest, meaning truthful, genuine or heartfelt. One day, Miguel inadvertently damages the photo of Coco with her parents at the center of the family ofrenda and removes it, discovering that her father (whose face is torn out) was holding Ernesto's famous guitar. Despite getting crushed a second time, Ernesto still exists in the Land of the Dead, as. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of the 2017 Pixar animated feature film, Coco. Qu le hace abuelita a la guitarra de Miguel? Ernesto casually speaks when saying that he needs to get Miguel home, rather than with concern. What type of business did Miguels family work? Hctor was a bit of a goof and trickster. Along his way, he meets the charming trickster Hector, and together, they set out to find the real story behind his family's mysterious ban on music. Ernesto singing "Remember Me" in what would be his final concert. According to Miguel's grandmother, why did the family put pictures on the family 'ofrenda'? _____ 8. Why De la Cruz did not pass onto the 'Final death'? However, he still flees after calling his security guards to battle the Rivera family instead of helping his guards battle them, which perfectly shows his cowardice. After the original idea was screened, it was scrapped and Ernesto was redesigned to appear as a less villainous figure - he was given a grandfatherly appearance and charming personality to make his true nature more unsuspecting. Subjects. The story of Ernesto de la Cruz from the 2017 Disney/Pixar film Coco. If you watch it again you will notice that when Dante comes up to him he takes a chicken or turkey leg off of one of the graves and throws it to him. This implies that while Ernesto never married or raised a family, he had at least one extramarital love affair and, given the time period and culture in which he lived, was worried about his reputation getting ruined by the accidental conception of a child outside wedlock. SURVEY . Just as he finished the song on a high note, the backstage hand was distracted and accidentally pulled the lever for the stage's bell; Ernesto, being right under the bell at the moment, was crushed by it and killed instantly. I was preparing to move back to Mxico from Texas when I saw the trailer for this cinematic masterpiece about my adopted homeland. Ernesto de la Cruz When both speak of this, they speak it in a rather negative tone, reinforcing the fact that Ernesto wasn't talented in the first place. So, the family wasn't cursed, but Miguel was, and the only ones able to help him were his relatives, therefore, a blessing comming from your family was the only solution. Ernesto is "of the cross". De La Cruz is a cold calculating bastard as shown by his murder of Hector and attempted murder of Miguel. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of Coco. _____ 8. Frozen: Elsa Anna Olaf Sven Kristoff Marshmallow Grand Pabbie The Fire Spirit Elsa the Snow Queen Queen Anna Diamond Elsa Young Anna What instrument does Miguel take from his great great grandfather? Upon listening to Ernestos version of Remember Me more than once, one might notice the emotional lyrics sound out of place with the catchy instrumental. Because his ancestor hated him so much, she may have talked about him very little in both the real world and the afterlife. This indicates a skill for craftsmanship, as he had made it himself to make it look like his great-great-grandfather's guitar. Santa Cecilia (formerly)Land of the Dead But it's not my fault. Some time later, both entered the music industry and began to spread their music throughout Mexico, obtaining a good audience and conquering the hearts of the citizens. _____ 15. Who does Miguel meet when he crosses the bridge into the land of the Dead? It is revealed he needs a guitar, so he heads to Ernesto De La Cruzs maloseum, breaks in as soon as a firework goes off, and takes his guitar. While Miguel, Hctor, and Imelda had great passions for music and (despite their flaws from them) stronger values in family, Ernesto had none of these qualities; he only used music to gain popularity and was willing to kill or use those with whom he had close relationships to get it. This skull happens to have one tooth painted gold, just like Hctor, who has one gold tooth. Ernesto was also, in contrast to his suave appearance and daring movie roles, a filthy coward. Not caring and holding Miguel to his face, the vile fraud viciously defends his actions by ranting he'll do whatever it takes to seize his moment before throwing Miguel from the building, to the horror of the Riveras and the whole audience. Home Unbeknownst to Hctor, however, Ernesto had poisoned the drink - as the two walked down the street towards the train station, Hctor succumbed to the poison and died. Fame, Da de los Muertos, music, singing, bread of the dead, tequila, wealth, polo, women, parties, fireworks, his dogs, causing misery, attention, glory, being in the spotlight It should be noted that they outnumber him so it's understandable for him to flee instead of fighting them all at once. He seemed to have familiarity with Imelda, possibly having come in contact with her before he and Hctor left Santa Cecilia, which made sense as she was his former best friend's wife. However, it is later revealed that Ernesto was selfish, vain, fame-hungry, and desperate in life to the point of being a rank opportunist. Pepita then tosses Ernesto into the air and swats him out of the arena with her tail, sending the disgraced and reviled fraud hurtling into a bell tower, where he smacks face-first into the iron bell with a resounding clang before falling underneath. Miguel rebukes this by stating Hctor is the real musician and denouncing Ernesto as a murderer who took undeserved credit by stealing his songs, shocking and confusing the audience with this revelation. The story takes place in Mexico. Miguel's musical idol is Ernesto de la Cruz, who was reportedly inspired by the likes of Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete and some say, Vicente Fernandez. Miguel is also quite resourceful and witty, being able to come up with plans, especially when going to steal back Hector's photo from Ernesto. Qu descubre Miguel cuando Dante quiebra una foto de la ofrenda? Video games Paraphernalia Bolt: Bolt The story of Ernesto de la Cruz from the 2017 Disney/Pixar film Coco. Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Miguels great-great-grandfather is holding Ernestos guitar in the photo, leading Miguel to believe his idol was also his relative. Furthermore, he does not show any remorse, foreshadowing his lack of consideration for others. Enraged at this revelation, Hctor attacks Ernesto for his betrayal, but he is thrown into a cenote pit by Ernesto's security guards. Ernesto was a source of Mexican pride due to his handsome looks, strong morals and his standing up for his fellow Mexicans. Because his Abuletia smashed his. Miguel is a music-loving boy who, despite growing up in a music-hating family, wants to pursue playing music as a career in his life. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Another subtle but interesting detail is that, when Miguel tells his dog, Dante, that they must find his great-great-grandfather when they arrive at the Land of the Dead, Dante leads him to an interrogation room, as he was following Hctors scent. Anastasia: Anastasia Romanov Rasputin _____ 5. Who is Dante? Taking the opportunity, Ernesto took Hctor's songbook and guitar and passed them off as his own. Miguel Rivera: Ernesto de La Cruz did a lot of bad things which are all related to truth! He must be reasonably smart seeing how he got away with fraud his whole life. Log in. The Princess and the Frog: Tiana Louis Ray Dr. Facilier Almost There Tiana Prince Naveen Taken away by the re-summoned guards, Miguel protests they are family to which Ernesto coldly notes that Hctor was his best friend as well; his callous words allow Miguel to see that Hctor was telling the truth and Ernesto reminds Miguel that he needed to do whatever it took to achieve glory, or, in his own words, "seize his moment", before leaving. Even Miguel, a boy who greatly idolized him and was thought to be his blood, was seen as a liability to the extent that he would resort to murdering the child to hide his secret, with no remorse whatsoever for his heinous acts; staring coldly after Miguel when he sent him falling to his death and nonchalantly passing off the grief the action had on the late Rivera family while giving the helpless Hctor, Miguel's true ancestor, a cruel apology. 8. She banned music in the family and opened a shoe-making family business. Lazaro explains that his father was a miller who, when Lazaro was eight years old, was caught stealing from the mill and was exiled as part of his sentence. (reply to @emilykranking Question without being too spoiler-ly: When *beep* gets crushed again, is he dead permanently? Miguel believed Ernesto was his great-great-grandfather as he found a hidden section of a photograph that showed Mam Imelda, Mam Coco as a child, and Miguels great-great-grandfather, though the head had been torn from the photo. 14 of 20 Pick Your Answer! A question. What did Miguel have to do fit into the crowd of dead people? But can they do it before sunrise? The second version is in ranchero-style (a homage to the Mexican Corrido style folk ballad of the twenties and thirties) sung by Ernesto de la Cruz. Back then Miguel used to idolize Ernesto de la Cruz until he was the one who murdered Hector for his own songs. This is the most obvious hint that Ernesto is not Miguel's great-great-grandfather. answer choices . Upon rewatching, it's an obvious sign that Ernesto is subtly insulting Miguel as if he wasn't anyone special, since lacking dimples is a common trait. The Emperor's New Groove: Kuzco Kronk Pacha Yzma Yzma Kitty When Hctor voices the realization of his death out loud, Ernesto tries to dissuade the latter by stating that he is confusing movies with reality, to no avail. With the exception of "Remember Me" (which was sung by his original voice actor), Ernesto's singing voice is provided by a different actor, Antonio Sol. Parades: Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Dreams. And Shine Brighter! . Pap ErnestoGreat-Great-GrandfatherThe Greatest Musician of All TimeRat MurdererSeor De La Cruz The twist of Miguels new friend Hctor actually being his great-great-grandfather was a surprise to Miguel and viewers, but it was actually revealed as soon as the guitar was shown in detail. What does Hector ask Miguel to do for him? Feature films So how is it possible for Mam Imelda to send him back? Fireworks: Disney Enchantment Harmonious Mickey's Mix Magic Momentous Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular Wonderful World of Animation World of Color: One Illuminate! Ernesto diving into the water to save Miguel was a legit thing, he wasnt doing this for fan fair and for the audience it sets him up as a decent person, which, he at first, seems to be. After Miguel notices in the picture that his great-great-grandfather holding the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz, he surmises that Ernesto is his great-great-grandfather and decides to enter the contest to become a musician. What kind of business does Miguel's family run? Because he was forgotten in the Land of the Dead. Mama Coco was an elderly woman with possible dementia, so why would the townsfolk believe her? What happened when Miguel plays Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar? Answer (1 of 2): SPOILERS AHEAD to those who haven't seen the movie. . Hctor told Miguel he could get him to De la Cruz because he knew him and knew where he would be practicing for the Sunrise Spectacular. Qu le prohbe la abuelita a Miguel? Question: Why didn't the aunts just tell Miguel that Ernesto De La Cruz wasn't his grandfather when Miguel was rambling about it when he entered the Land of the Dead? Related: How Luca, Brave, And Coco Tell A Similar Pixar Story. During their performances, Hctor notices that Ernestos singing and playing style shifts between happy and half-hearted depending on the audience size, and realizes that his partner cares more about attention than about the art behind music. How can this new ban on drag possibly be considered constitutional? He was a famous singer, musician, and actor (but fake songwriter) who had dazzled the audience with his good looks and his charm and was a source of Mexican pride due to his . Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of the 2017 Disney and Pixar animated feature film Coco who was a famous singer and actor who rose into becoming a Mexican icon in life. What message is written in Ernesto de la Cruz's statue? Miguel Rivera: Ernesto de La Cruz did a lot of bad things which are all related to truth! Ernesto is a famous musician who Miguel wants to be like What will Miguel's new job be? Rescue Rangers: Chip Dale Gadget Monterey Jack Devil Dale Angel Chip Is Ernest De La Cruz related to Miguel? 1896 (reply to @Aleprettycat Dear @leeunkrich , when was Ernesto de la Cruz born? Here in this very plaza, the young Ernesto de la Cruz took his first steps toward becoming the most beloved singer in Mexican history. Alice in Wonderland: Alice White Rabbit Cheshire Cat Mad Hatter Caterpillar The Queen of Hearts Doorknob King of Hearts Little Oysters House Alice Rose March Hare In the deleted scene "Dia de los muertos", it features a group of people singing a calm ballad, before turning it over-the-top and practically bastardizes the meaning of the holiday. Miguel is determined to enter the music competition on the Day of the Dead (the one day of the year when the dead are allowed to come back from the other side to visit their living relatives, as long as those relatives hang photographs of them in their honor), when his grandmother discovers his guitar and smashes it. . He drags Miguel toward a ledge while demanding the Riveras to stay back, not one more step. What doe Miguel steal from Ernesto De La Cruz? 2. Ernesto agrees, but before he can bless the marigold petal (with a condition for Miguel to "die very soon", to Miguel's confusion), a furious Hctor shows up. When Miguel first calls Ernesto his great-great-grandfather, Ernesto is clearly shocked but still believes him quickly. Enchanted: Giselle Wedding Giselle The Aristocats: Marie As a result, Ernesto is one of the more melodramatically vile Pixar villains, much like Hopper and Lotso, with few, if any, redeemable or comical qualities and a genuine lack of empathy for nearly everyone. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like La familia Rivera, Miguel, Abuelita and more. We've added a "Necessary cookies only" option to the cookie consent popup. One day, Miguel inadvertently damages the photo of Coco with her parents at the center of the family ofrenda and removes . So, in the same way alive persons can keep dead people alive with their memories, dead people can help "alive" (Miguel was half alive half dead) in some other ways. Viewers have pointed out that the belt buckle Ernesto de la Cruz is wearing in his movies and more is different from the one in the photo, though this detail is even harder to catch. 14. Answer (1 of 2): I'm wondering that too. Aladdin: The Genie Aladdin Jasmine Jafar Abu Rajah Iago Magic Carpet Disguised Jasmine Snake Jafar Vacation Genie Prince Ali Aquamarine Jasmine Elephant Abu Sultan Baby Rajah Red Carpet Genie Genie Jafar Cave of Wonders What doe Miguel steal from Ernesto De La Cruz? For each character, think of the emotions music brings about and of their motivations for loving or hating it. Share . How can I use it. One year later, by the next Dia de Los Muertos, Hctor is now credited by Santa Cecilia as an authentic musician and songwriter, while Ernestos mausoleum is defaced and abandoned, with a sign reading "FORGET YOU" hung on his bust. The guitar with the gold tooth is not the only hint at the truth about Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco. So the new baby would learn who all her family members were. However, he still resembles a human boy as opposed to a skeleton, though he slowly morphs into a . Mama Imelda's alebrije What did Miguel have to do to fit into the crowd of dead people? music 5. Shrugging this off, Ernesto tries to start the orchestra, but the disgusted instrumentalists only glare at him out of outrage and contempt as the stoic conductor responds to his attempts by snapping his baton in two without a word or second thoughts out of disgust. Why is Hctor disappearing if he is not really forgotten? The novelization gives a hint in one of the flashback chapters. That is, that was before Miguel discovered his secret, so it is debatable whether that act of decency was sincere or not. With Hctor's songs, Ernesto became a musical legend across the country and a star of renowned films. Ernesto's downfall is shared with fellow Pixar villain. Guillermo del Toro said hi to her once. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Mr. Toad What doe Miguel steal from Ernesto De La Cruz? Peter Pan: Tinker Bell Peter Pan Captain Hook Wendy Nana Smee John Darling Slightly Holiday Tinker Bell Topaz Tinker Bell Captain Pan What video game is Charlie playing in Poker Face S01E07? Dante is a dog later turning into a spirit . Ernesto is designed after famous Mexican actors and singers from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, in particular, Jorge Negrete. Lightyear: Captain Lightyear Sox, Descendants: Mal As such, he is a dark parallel to Hctor and what Miguel might have become if he had followed Ernesto's path. Ernesto then joins Imelda midway through the song and snatches the photo away from her, but then Imelda stomps his foot at the end of the song and makes off with the photo while he recoils and screams a mariachi cry in pain. The story begins with the narrator introducing himself as Lazaro de Tormes, son of Tom Gonzles and Antona Prez, born in a village near Salamanca. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. So the new baby would learn who all her family members were. 10. Background information Did any DOS compatibility layers exist for any UNIX-like systems before DOS started to become outmoded? When Miguel asks Ernesto how he felt about leaving his family, the latter gives a vague response that it was "hard", but he had to follow his dreams. Books: The Art of Coco, Entertainment: A Musical Celebration of Coco Believe! Study sets, textbooks, questions. Then Miguel finds Los Chachalacos (the competition winners) unloading. Miguel, distraught, runs away from his family and attempts to sign up for the Da de Los Muertos Festival. There's no proof. Home. Despite being aware he had no known living relatives, Ernesto is overjoyed at this revelation, and tours Miguel around his residence, bragging about him to his friends. Ernesto didn't have to slip in anything. When he reminds Ernesto that the latter stated he would move "Heaven and Earth" for him, Miguel calls out the similarity of that statement with a quote uttered in one of Ernesto's films; where Don Hidalgo, the villain of the film, said the same thing while poisoning Ernesto's character. Benjamin BrattAntonio Sol (Spanish singing) He seem to polite to his fans, and also go around his friends saying that he has a great-grandson, and not to mention, he even plans to send Miguel back to the Land of the . Pixar has been on a run of sequels in recent years, including Finding Dory and Incredibles 2.While these follow-ups have been very entertaining, Pixar always seems to prefer tackling original concepts instead of revisiting familiar characters, such as the acclaimed Inside Out from 2015. Fantasia: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Yen Sid Chernabog In Disneys movie Coco (2017), Miguel is cursed for stealing from the dead, which is the reason he ends up in the land of the dead, as it is explained by a clerk: And he proceeds to explain how breaking the curse would be easy because it is a family matter: but it isnt truly a family matter: Miguel didnt steal from his own family, he stole from Ernesto De la Cruz who isnt really related to him. Trapped in this extraordinary realm, Miguel embarks on a quest to find Ernesto, whom he believes is his long . What does Miguel steal from Ernesto De La Cruz? 13 of 20 Pick Your Answer! Why did Miguel steal Ernesto De La Cruz's guitar. Mortality Grey Area: After stealing Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar from his tomb on Da de los Muertos, Miguel ends up cursed, unable to interact with other humans, but able to travel to the Land of the Dead and interact with its deceased inhabitants. (reply to @An_EqualSociety Question about Ernesto's fate: Hi Lee. Miguel's musical idol is Ernesto de la Cruz, who was reportedly inspired by the likes of Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete and some say, Vicente Fernandez. How does your spirit stay alive in the land of the dead? Deceased It can be explained that Ernesto may have gotten the poison while on the tour. Whenever Miguel's family talks about Coco's father, it is mentioned that he was forgotten and left off the ofrenda. What does Hector ask Miguel to do for him? answer choices . Ernesto was a famous singer and musician who dazzled audiences with his good looks and his charm. Ernesto de la Cruz is Miguel's idol and the reason he wants to be a musician. Can Martian regolith be easily melted with microwaves? Sleeping Beauty: Aurora Prince Phillip Maleficent Flora Fauna Merryweather Winter Aurora Dragon Maleficent Briar Rose Peridot Maleficent Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like papel picado, familia Rivera, la chancla and more. Prior to Screen Rant, she wrote for Pop Wrapped, 4 Your Excitement (4YE), and D20Crit, where she was also a regular guest at Netfreaks podcast. He also held no remorse for his crimes and took pleasure in causing pain and suffering to others who would be affected by his heinous actions. In Coco, Ernesto De La Cruz never had a family and probably thought Miguel was descended from a random groupie. One subtle detail in one of the most important objects in Coco actually reveals the truth about Ernesto de la Cruz and Miguel's family. What is the holiday that is being celebrated that is about family? While recovering, the bell breaks loose and crushes a horrified Ernesto, echoing his original death. Threats to his reputation and legacy, the Rivera family, sharing or losing the spotlight, being crushed by a giant bell, criticism, confrontation, anyone more talented than him, being insulted, jeers, losing his fame, his secret being exposed They go to another dimension. In Coco, Ernesto de la Cruz is a larger than life singer, one who has transcended death with his music. Breakfast food is life and coffee is what makes the world go round. Miguel is a music-loving boy who, despite growing up in a music-hating family, wants to pursue playing music as a career in his life. As he ponders on what to do, Ernesto looks behind him to see Pepita emerge from the curtains, ready to punish him for everything he put the family through when he murdered Hctor. At his party, Ernesto is seen interacting with Negrete and Pedro Infante (two of his inspirations). Because his ancestor hated him so much, she may have talked about him very little in both the real world and the afterlife. The Guard asks him if he has an invitation, but he says "It's okay. Back then Miguel used to idolize Ernesto de la Cruz until he was the one who murdered Hector for his own songs. Satisfied and believing he has won, Ernesto casually passes the horrified Riveras and a weakened Hctor, giving a cruel sarcastic apology to his former friend, who stares after Ernesto with horror at what he just did. Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of the 2017 Pixar animated feature film Coco. The curse came from stolen something from the death, not necessarily from his family, but from taken something that belong to someone already dead. Miguel explains that he needs Ernesto's blessing to return to the Land of the Living. To test Miguel's loyalty, Ernesto asks Miguel if he believes what Hctor said. Take a note back to his family . 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