1 Personality 2 Physical appearance 3 Role in the film 4 Gallery Héctor has acquired a number of bad traits during his time in death: being deceitful, quick-dealing, and having the air of a con artist. Coco (known as runtime: 113 Minutes released) is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated musical film about a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living and to reverse his family's ban on music. After his wife gets the portrait back after being forced to sing "La Llorona", Héctor and Imelda finally start to reconcile. He’s so young , SIGGRAPH Now: Bringing Coco's Skeletons to Life, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Héctor?oldid=4387796. He seeks out Ernesto when he arrives in the Land of the Dead with the help of a skeleton named Hector. ""You look good! Onward: Ian • Barley • The Manticore It will take place 6 years after the first film, It focuses on a now 18 year old Miguel, who now graduated from High School, and is a bit down lately due to Mamá Coco’s death in the first film, so he goes back to the Land Of The Dead, to see his Mama Coco again. Thus, Héctor had come to view musicians as self-important showboating jerks, including himself for once being one. While performing a song that Hector wrote for her (and stolen by his musical partner after Hector’s death), Coco remembers the words. Miguel Rivera: (narrating.) Rated: Fiction K - English - Family/Drama - Words: 2,195 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 45 - Published: 12/2/2017 - Status: Complete - id: 12745731 + - Full 3/4 1/2 Expand Tighten Hi! However, she left behind a ban of music in her family as her lasting legacy, leading her great-great grandson, Miguel Rivera, to uncover the cause of her decree. Héctor notices the differences in his friend's performances, shifting between happy and halfhearted depending on the majority of the audience, and realizes Ernesto really cared only about the attention he was getting. Meet the Characters and Voice Cast of Disney Pixar's Coco and See the Beautiful New Poster, Correction: Imelda was 19 when Coco was born. Héctor helped Miguel in his quest to find the famous singer Ernesto de la Cruz and escape the Land of the Dead. 1 Beginnings 2 The Day of the Dead 3 Land of the Dead 4 Meeting Miguel 5 True Colors 6 Final Showdown 7 Defeat Ernesto was born in 1896. Many years ago, Héctor was a passionate musician from Santa Cecilia, born there on November 30, 1900. Deleted scenes revealed that Héctor would work as a tour bus guide in the Land of the Dead. However, Héctor still enjoyed listening to music and was a musically supportive teacher to Miguel. While Pixar has featured dark or mature sequences in their films before - from Ellie's death in Up to the incinerator scene in Toy Story 3 - actually featuring a scene where a man is murdered has to be the darkest. The Little Mermaid: Ariel • Flounder • Sebastian • Ursula • King Triton • Prince Eric • Wedding Ariel At the Grand Central Station, Héctor is left off with a warning by the officer and had his request to get his costume back denied. As they performed together on tour, Héctor wrote the songs and Ernesto sang them. Héctor had just started a family with Imelda and their child Coco, but since he is young and talented he goes out on the road after being persuaded by his friend and musical partner Ernesto. Imelda Rivera is a major character in the 2017 Disney/Pixar animated feature film, Coco. Sometimes, I think I'm cursed. Ernesto de la Cruz and Pepita (formerly) Ernesto de la Cruz (formerly), Miguel Rivera, Dante, Imelda, Pepita, Chicharrón, Frida Kahlo, Cecilia, Gustavo, the Riveras Up until the end of the movie (aside from flashbacks), Hector is barefooted. As Héctor reminds Ernesto of the latter's statement of moving heaven and earth, Miguel points the similarity to one of the films Ernesto brought back from one of his trips to the Land of the Living which has the same line; where the villain tries to poison Ernesto. He was a Mexican musician in life and became a residential spirit in the Land of the Dead in death. He started out as a childhood friend and business partner of Héctor Rivera, as they both entered the music industry in 1921, wooing the people of Mexico for months. Sleeping Beauty: Aurora • Prince Phillip • Maleficent • Flora • Fauna • Merryweather Even his tour with Ernesto was motivated out of the desire to share his feelings with the world. Hocus Pocus: Winifred Sanderson • Mary Sanderson • Sarah Sanderson • Binx Coco Héctor explained to Miguel that unless there's a relative in the living world who remembers their ancestor, their spirit passes onto what they call the final death, the same fate that awaits him if Miguel doesn't take his photo home. She is the former matriarch of the Rivera family who became a spirit in the Land of the Dead after her death. About Coco. She cannot speak; instead, she can only make animal-like roars and noises. Life after Death, a 'COCO' fanfic by Tsunami Storm. Héctor Rivera is Miguel's great-great grandfather and Imelda's husband from the movie Coco, as well as Mama Coco's father. Other names For the French 2017 film of the same name, see Coco (2017 film). The agent quickly checks that he isn't recognized on his family's ofrenda, leading Héctor to make a run for it. In the end, how does Miguel help Mamá Coco remember her father, Héctor, again? Gael García Bernal Héctor was 18 when he had Coco. His bones have become brighter and his markings are fully colored. Héctor Rivera is the deuteragonist of the Disney/Pixar film, Coco. Hector is first seen disguised in an attempt to go through the marigold bridge, even making up an accent to do so. In the end, when finally he can cross the bridge to the Land of the Living, he is wearing shoes, symbolizing how he has been welcomed back into the family (due to Imelda's legacy of shoemaking). Without mercy, he drops Miguel from the building, much to the horror of Héctor and the other late Riveras. 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Rescue Rangers: Chip • Dale • Gadget • Monterey Jack • Devil Dale Coco also showed how Pixar is always looking to evolve and push the boundaries of what's possible with their projects. After Imelda embraces Miguel, she chews out Héctor, believing he placed the boy in danger in the first place. After this, Héctor shamefully believes he's a sorry example of an ancestor, but Miguel lifts his spirits by explaining he's always felt different in the family, but now knows that it comes from Héctor, his true great-great-grandfather. This was far too important. Héctor's most defining qualities are his deep love for family, especially Coco, and the profound regret he feels that resulted from his choice to leave his family to share his music with the world. Héctor is a creative genius and an immensely talented artist. Hercules: Hercules • Meg • Pegasus • Hades • Phil • Zeus Incredible • Elastigirl • Jack-Jack • Violet • Dash • Frozone • Edna Mode Good Brave: Merida Personality Mischievous, well-meaning, sly, sweet, charming, caring, loving, nice, somewhat desperate (at first), fatherly, humorous, benevolent, romantic, protective, stubborn, devoted, creative, talented Relatives Sorry for any previous errors. Soul: Joe • 22, Descendants: Mal Big Hero 6: Hiro Hamada • Baymax Coco is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Embittered with his old friend for taking the credit, Héctor reveals he wrote the songs Ernesto is famous for. He is happy to learn that he can finally cross over, thanks to his picture now restored by his descendants who greatly value his memory. He pleads with Miguel to fulfill their deal and set his photo on an ofrenda so he can see his "girl" before he's forgotten. Firstly, understand t hat Coco as a whole is a film with multiple references to the duality and contrasts of the universe. A one-stop shop for all things video games. The murder of Hector in Coco is the darkest scene in any of Pixar's movies. At 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). Estranged from his family, Héctor spent his afterlife trying to cross over to the Land of the Living to see Coco again but was rejected as his descendants, having a low opinion of him, wouldn't put his picture up. Even in death, her mother had retained her domineering, strong-willed personality. I apologize for that.""Yes! Héctor is the husband of Imelda, father of Coco, father-in-law of Julio, grandfather of Victoria and Elena Rivera, and Miguel's long-lost great-great-grandfather. Restaurants: Fuente del Oro Restaurante • Miguel's El Dorado Cantina While Ernesto was strongly incapable of inspiration for his music because he wanted to be recognized for it, Héctor was able to because he wanted to express his feelings of the relationships that inspired him. Peter Pan: Tinker Bell • Peter Pan • Captain Hook • Wendy • Nana • Smee • John Darling • Slightly During his life, he met a woman named Imelda, and their shared talent in music sparked a romance. Musician (formerly) The Rescuers: Bernard • Bianca Coco is the name of Miguel’s great-grandmother, who turns out to be the heart of the story. A key element of Coco's story is how much Miguel idolizes a late musician named Ernesto de la Cruz, who he also believes is his great-great-grandfather. Inside Out: Joy • Sadness • Anger • Disgust • Fear • Bing Bong • Rainbow Unicorn It’s pronounced Paw-rick, not Pad-raig. Coco is especially interested in that last one, and centers love, especially familial, as the receipt from that final, total death. Seeing as Miguel needs a guitar, Héctor takes him to the shantytown where spirits who are being forgotten live, to acquire Chicharrón's guitar. Full name Fortunately, Miguel is saved at the last minute by Pepita, but the photo is lost in the water. They fell in love, married, and later had a daughter named Coco in 1918. Héctor's portrait was with him when he died, hence why his spirit owned one. Initial release: 27 October 2017 Director: Lee UnkrichBox office: 73.92 crores USDBudget: $175–200 million Entertainment: A Musical Celebration of Coco Bambi: Bambi • Thumper Even after he learned he was actually murdered, Héctor still carried the responsibility of his choice, which moved Imelda when he owned up on the pain that he caused their family. Tangled: Rapunzel • Pascal • Flynn Rider • Maximus • Tiara Rapunzel • Mother Gothel Imelda Rivera (1899-c. 1969-1978) was the matriarch of the Rivera family, the sister of Felipe and Óscar, the wife of Héctor, mother of Coco Rivera, and Miguel's great-great-grandmother. Voice Powers and abilities Likes Before learning the true circumstances of his death, Héctor suffered the consequences of leaving and was incapable of telling his family, especially his daughter, how much he loved them. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. She is the former matriarch of the Rivera family who became a spirit in the Land of the Dead after her death. This also includes the 2017 adventure Coco, which follows a young Mexican boy named Miguel who becomes trapped in the Land of the Dead and must find a way out before he disappears. According to his voice actor, Gael Garcia Bernal, Héctor's birthday is on November 30. Character information He is also the great-great grandfather of the film's protagonist, Miguel Rivera. Coco manages to pass on her memories of her father to Miguel before she dies, and they're finally reunited in the land of the dead by the end. Coco follows an aspiring young musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) who accidentally gets stuck in the Land of the Dead, and must get the blessing of … It’s profoundly refreshing to see a children’s film that doesn’t simply take the value of family for granted. He then explains he wrote "Remember Me" out of love for Coco, singing it in a sincere tone. Together, they prepare to give Miguel their blessing to return home. represent scene changes and the beginning/end of a chapter. Hearing this, Héctor realizes that Miguel has lied to him about de la Cruz being Miguel's only family and that he could've gone home any time. Miguel reveals that Héctor's decision to return home to her and Coco resulted in his death, and Imelda and Héctor reconcile. 'Cause of something that happened before I was even born. When he told Ernesto, they had an argument where Ernesto begged him to stay as he needed his songs but Héctor was unmoved. After leaving and angrily crumpling his warning, Héctor meets a living boy named Miguel who, having overheard that Héctor knows Ernesto de la Cruz, asks Héctor to take him to Ernesto to receive Ernesto's blessing so Miguel can go home. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. During the tour, Héctor began to feel homesick and came around to Imelda's way of thinking and decided to go home to his family. In addition, his wardrobe has been changed to more of a clean-cut approach - his hair is straightened, his jacket has been converted to a vest, his pants have been mended, and now wears brown dress shoes made by Imelda, while retaining his straw hat and tie. Along with her father's identity, Coco shows the letters he wrote to her, proving he was the true writer of Ernesto's songs. Pixar's first film was the original Toy Story, which also had the distinction of being the first fully computer animated movie.Off the back of the acclaim Toy Story received, Pixar would build a list of classic animated features with strong characters, including The Incredibles, Inside Out, Finding Nemo and many others. Attributing to this, Héctor died sometime in 1922, confirmed by the fact that he died at 21 years of age and his birthday occurring on November 30. After being teased by a group of musicians over his death, the pair were told that there was a music contest in Plaza de la Cruz where the winner gets access to de la Cruz's mansion. While being chewed out by a seamstress for losing the dress he used in his fail attempt to cross the bridge, Miguel wanders off with Dante and ends up talking to the real Frida Kahlo herself. Throughout their performances, Héctor often mailed the money gained from the tours to his family. Disney Emoji BlitzDisney Magical DiceKingdom Hearts Union χ (medal)Disney Magic Kingdoms I'm a pretty sorry excuse for a great-great-grandpa. Coco 2 Return to the Land of the Living is a sequel to Disney/Pixar’s Coco. Not every movie they've made has been showered with praises, with the Cars franchise generally receiving mixed reviews, but on the whole, Pixar produces strong work. HÉCTOR. As Héctor comforts a hurt Miguel (devastated by Ernesto's betrayal and his own choice to leave his family), he starts to fade. He resembles Miguel a bit when he was alive. When Imelda died, she refused to welcome Héctor back to the Riveras and disowned him, as she believed him to have abandoned her and Coco for his music. Ernesto was the one who convinced Hector to go on a series of tours throughout Mexico. The whole family, living and dead, had listened with unbridled joy and pride at Miguel's talent. But his hopes are in vain, as he ends up sinking into the marigold petals and is arrested. The final death. He's super modern too, so his favorite movies include Jaws, Die Hard, The Thing, Ghostbusters and Batman. The Aristocats: Marie Héctor tells him he will get him to de la Cruz if Miguel puts Héctor's portrait on an ofrenda to allow him to cross over, which Miguel agrees. The murder of Hector in Coco is the darkest scene in any of Pixar's movies. Lady and the Tramp: Lady • Tramp The story of Ernesto de la Cruz from the Oscar winning 2017 Disney/Pixar film Coco. While he held a grudge against Ernesto for taking the credits for his music (which later grew hateful after discovering his betrayal), Héctor showed no ill will to Miguel when it was assumed the latter was fraudulent musician's descendant; growing fond of the boy in their time together and comforted him when his supposed great-great-grandfather turned on him. Rated: Fiction K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Words: 2,255 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 8 - Published: 2/10/2018 - Status: Complete - id: 12831115 + - Full 3/4 1/2 Expand Tighten Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Disney and Pixar. Once Miguel returns to the living Riveras, Coco remembers Héctor when Miguel sings "Remember Me" to her, thereby saving Héctor's memory. He started his musical career as a guitarist with his childhood friend Héctor as his songwriter. After being apart for nearly a century, Héctor is reunited with his daughter in the Land of the Dead. Héctor's creativity is also on display in his movements as a skeleton. Related: Every Toy Bonnie Has In Toy Story. Before he was murdered by Ernesto De la Cruz and some flashbacks where he sings "Remember Me" for his daughter Coco, Héctor was a human with short black hair and loose bangs, tanned skin, brown eyes, and a goatee. When it was Miguel's turn to take the stage, he gets stage fright, and Héctor reminds him of the things he taught him from afar, giving the child confidence to perform. Shunned, he slowly started to be forgotten. But there's no one left alive to pass down Cheech's stories... Miguel never knew Hector in life, and no one who did had passed down his stories--Imelda didn't, and Coco was forbidden to. At the start of the film's events, Héctor was shown to dislike music nearly as much as his estranged family. One-shot. He was poisoned to death by Ernesto de la Cruz. As she matured, she eventually fell in love with an aspiring musician named Héctor, partially due to their shared talent in music. ""Ernesto, stop! Over the course of the film, Héctor regains his love of music, especially after he and Imelda reignite their attraction to each other through a song. Little did they know, however, Héctor and Miguel had a hidden connection. Héctor His guitarHis songbook Based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, it is directed by him and co-directed by Adrian Molina. Off the back of the acclaim Toy Story received, Pixar would build a list of classic animated features with strong characters, including The Incredibles, Inside Out, Finding Nemo and many others. He started out as a childhood friend and business partner of Héctor Rivera, as they both entered the music industry in 1921, wooing the people of Mexico for months. Chapter 1: Héctor The novelization reveals more of Héctor's past. Shall we skip the scanner? Now that’s out of the way, a brief introduction. It is one of his favorite toys and his most steadfast love.” -Octavio Paz. Dies after ingesting poison in 1921. Cars: Lightning McQueen • Cruz Ramirez • Jackson Storm • Mater Héctor scolds Miguel for leaving his family and attempts to bring Miguel to them, but this makes a hurt Miguel abandon him and go off to find Ernesto himself after distracting Héctor with his discarded photo. #Hector Rivera #Ernesto de la Cruz #imelda rivera #hector x imelda #Coco #coco hector #hector coco #ernesto coco #coco ernesto #imelda coco #coco imelda #pixar coco #coco pixar #Disney Pixar #fan art #my art #fan comics #i love this fandom #commisions open #<3 #to be continued Héctor and Imelda have rekindled their love and have been reunited with a recently deceased Coco whom he happily hugs and kisses after being separated from for decades. While most of the dead move as they did in life, excepting the occasional reconstruction when they fall apart, Héctor has found all manner of creative ways to move his skeletal body. Games, and I 'll see you at the start of the Rivera who! 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