Ernesto de la Cruz is the main antagonist of Disney/Pixar's 19th animated feature film Coco. He is Héctor's former music partner and friend, Miguel's soon-to-be former idol, and a famous singer and musician who dazzled 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. After dying of being crushed by a giant bell, he resides as a soul in the Land of the Dead. At the end, it is revealed that he stole all his most famous songs from Miguel's real great great grandfather, Héctor. In the climax, he suffers the same fate of death again and Héctor eventually takes his place of fame.
Trivia[]
- He is voiced by Benjamin Bratt (El Macho from Despicable Me 2).
- He will become Pooh's enemy in Pooh's Adventures of Coco.
- He becomes a member of the Chaos Crew in Thomas' Adventures of Thunderbirds Are Go ( 2015 TV Series).
- He often works with Fuse and Conrad.
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Ernesto when he was alive
Ernesto when he was alive (in color)
Ernesto in the Land of the Dead
Ernesto's death
Ernesto's true colors revealed
Ernesto's defeat
Ernesto replaced with Héctor