Marc Anthony had to choose a stage name because he’s named after another famous singer!

Using a stage name has been a common practice in Hollywood for ages.

2.Oscar Isaac’s real name is Oscar Isaac Hernandez Estrada.

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Marc Anthony had to choose a stage name because he’s named after another famous singer!

3.Pedro Pascal’s full name is Jose Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.

4.Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis Marlenis Cephus (nee Almanzar).

5.Becky G’s real name is Rebbeca Marie Gomez.

Bruno Mars performs on stage, playing a guitar, wearing a studded suit and sunglasses

6.Bad Bunny’s real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio.

7.Maluma’s real name is Juan Luis Londono Arias.

8.James Roday Rodriguez was born James David Rodriguez.

Oscar Isaac in a blazer and pants at an event, standing in front of a foliage background

9.Pitbull’s real name is Armando Christian Perez.

10.Marc Anthony’s real name is Marco Antonio Muniz.

11.Ricky Martin’s real name is Enrique Martin Morales.

Pedro Pascal in a Cypress Hill t-shirt poses in front of a Comic-Con International backdrop

12.Daddy Yankee’s real name is Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez.

13.Steven Bauer’s real name is Esteban Ernesto Echevarria Samson.

14.Christina Milian was born Christine Flores.

Cardi B on stage wearing a sparkling oversized jersey with the number "11" and knee-high boots, holding a microphone

15.Ritchie Valens was born Richard Steven Valenzuela.

16.Sabrina Bryan’s real name is Reba Sabrina Hinojosa.

17.And finally, Jake T. Austin wasbornJake Toranzo Austin Szymanski.

Becky G poses on the red carpet at the Latin American Music Awards in a sparkly, strapless top and matching high-slit skirt

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Bad Bunny in a light-colored suit, carrying a large bag, and wearing sunglasses, standing in front of a Dior backdrop

Maluma with slicked-back hair, beard, tattooed chest, wearing a shimmery, textured jacket and rings, posing thoughtfully with hand on chin

James Roday Rodriguez sits on a panel in casual business attire with a beard and a smile, hands clasped, legs crossed

Pitbull performs onstage in a suit, holding a microphone, with a drummer in the background

Marc Anthony performs energetically on stage, wearing a leather jacket, dark sunglasses, and jeans

Ricky Martin on the red carpet wearing a tuxedo jacket, shirt, and bow tie

Daddy Yankee is smiling, wearing sunglasses, a t-shirt, and layered necklaces at a public event. Photographers are visible in the background

Steven Bauer on red carpet in a striped shirt and a blazer, smiling and holding up glasses

Christina Milian on the red carpet wearing a fitted, patterned dress with a keyhole cutout, attending a premier event

Ritchie Valens in a suit and tie smiles in a seated pose

Jake T. Austin poses at an event for the film "Bloodshot" wearing a bomber jacket over a hoodie

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