Residente — born René Juan Pérez Joglar — is confirmed as the director, co-writer, and producer of PORTO RICO.
Residente's musical role in the film has not been officially confirmed in the September 2026 DGCINE production announcement or the original February 2026 Live Nation announcement. PortoRicoMovie.com will update this article when official information becomes available.
Residente has previously composed music for documentary films and political campaigns, and his broader musical work is deeply rooted in Puerto Rican history and identity.