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Pretending to support Héctor's decision of returning to his family, Ernesto said he was sending him off with a toast, to their friendship, saying that he would move 'heaven and earth' for Héctor. However, Hector remains firm on his decision to return to his family as Ernesto was angered by this refusal to comply.

Though Hector assured Ernesto that the latter can manage on his own, Ernesto claims that he can't do so without Hector's songs. However, they got into an argument as Héctor promised to return to his wife Imelda and daughter Coco while Ernesto wanted to continue on with the business. He started out as a childhood friend and business partner of Héctor, as they both entered the music industry in 1921, wooing the people of Mexico for months. When faced with his actions, he can be cowardly as shown when he was attacked by Héctor for killing him and being confronted by the other Riveras who learned the truth about Héctor's death.Īfter being exposed for his treachery, and losing everything, Ernesto was a silent individual who could only look on as he was condemned for his vile and flagitious actions before he was confronted by Pepita who exacted a poetic punishment which was throwing him around and letting him get crushed by a bell (a reference to his death).Įrnesto was born in 1896. He was also cocky and egotistical enough to hide his secret in one of his films, which inevitably caused him to be exposed. He showed no remorse, nor hesitation as he even taunted his former friend, Héctor, with a sarcastic apology. When angry beyond limits, he considered Miguel a liability and went to the extent of attempting to murder the boy to hide his secret. His afterlife as a spirit has also allowed him to strengthen his reputation, and he will go to malicious lengths to maintain it. However, it all turns out to be a facade to hide his true nature: that of a selfish and overambitious person who wanted glory and fame for himself, even if it meant murdering his best friend Héctor in order to steal his song book. He also comes across as a very fun, friendly, approachable, and optimistic person, the sort who's the life of the party wherever he goes.

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.