Luis Miguel is one of the most famous Mexican performers of Latin American popular music. The singer is widely known for his unique voice and image of a romantic hero.
The musician has sold more than 60 million records and received 9 Grammy awards. At home, he is called the "Sun of Mexico."
The beginning of Luis Miguel's career
Luis Miguel's childhood passed in the capital of Puerto Rico. The boy was born into an artistic family. His father was a popular salsa performer and his mother was an actress. Luis Miguel has brothers Sergio and Alejandro.
Luis Miguel made his first steps in the musical field under the guidance of his father. Luisito Rey saw talent in the boy and began to develop it.
Over time, as a teenager, Luis Miguel began to achieve success and popularity, his father gave up his career and became his son's personal manager.
The singer's voice has three octaves. The boy's talent was seen not only by his father, but also by representatives of the EMI Records label. Already at the age of 11, the future star of Latin America received her first contract.
Over the next three years of work with the EMI Records label, 4 albums were recorded, which made the singer a real idol not only for young people, but also for the older generation.
The singer's first producer, his father, tried to earn as much money as possible with his son's talent, most of which he took for himself. This did not please Luis Miguel, and he left his father after he became an adult.
The singer's creative piggy bank contains songs in several languages. He performed them in the genre of pop, mariachi and ranchera. Luis Miguel received his first Grammy Award at the age of 14.
At the age of 15, at the festival in Italian Sanremo, he performed the song Noi Ragazzi di Oggi, thanks to which he took 1st place.
In parallel with his musical career, the singer also mastered the film market. Even in his youth, Luis Miguel starred in several TV shows. But he was able to achieve more success with soundtracks for films.
Thanks to the album Ya nunca mas, recorded from musical works for films, the singer received the first "Golden" disc. But the musician achieved the greatest success after the release of the disc Soy Como Quiero Ser, which later went platinum 5 times.
In 1995, Luis Miguel was invited to his anniversary concert by Frank Sinatra. They sang the duet song El Concierto with him. Immediately after such recognition, the singer's nominal star was placed on the Walk of Fame. Her musician was awarded at the age of 26.
Another peak that Miguel Luis reached with his work was three Grammy awards at once, received for the album Amarte Es Un Placer. In 2011, the singer was recognized as the best performer of Latin American music.
All the women of Luis Miguel
The singer does not have a permanent life partner. Many even recorded the performer in the category of those who prefer non-traditional relationships. But the musician dispelled these rumors.
The singer's first passion was a girl named Lucero. The singer met the aspiring actress during the filming of the film Fiebre de Amor.
In 1987, the singer starred in a video clip for one of his songs. The director of the video had a sister, to whom the singer had feelings. But the strict father, acting producer, did not allow the young people to see each other.
A little later, there were rumors that the sweet-voiced singer was dating the famous Mexican actress Luisia Mendez. But the musician had to reject it, because the woman was married.
During his life, Miguel broke the hearts of film stars, TV presenters, singers and models. He dated "Miss Venezuela" and other beautiful girls.
Happy Miguel Luis was next to Mariah Carey. They even decided to tie their fates in marriage. But just before the wedding, he accused the singer of having relations with rapper Eminem.
The singer has children - sons Miguel and Daniel. Their mother is TV actress Araceli Arambula. But Miguel Luis did not call her down the aisle either.
Moreover, the girl turned out to be very scandalous and loved to spend time in a noisy company, not allowing Miguel to rest after the concerts.
Not so long ago, the singer became the father of the girl Luisa. Her mother is actress Stefania Salas. This relationship also did not end in marriage.
There are also black pages in the artist's biography. He was arrested because he owed a large amount to his manager, but was in no hurry to return the money. The singer was released on bail.
Netflix has announced the filming of the series "Luis Miguel", which deals with the life of the famous artist. The cast has not yet been named.
It is only known that the film rights were bought by the famous Hollywood producer Mark Barnett. Luis Miguel himself has already read the script for the future epic and was dissatisfied with it.
The singer believes that for the sake of artistry, many moments were introduced that never happened. And after the release of the series, the singer's image will be damaged.
Miguel today
A handsome singer with an irresistible voice, he is not going to rest on his laurels. He regularly gives concerts and records new songs.
The last tour of the performer was held on a huge scale. He visited with concerts 56 cities around the world. Since 2005, the artist's fans have been able to buy a wine he has named Unico Luis Miguel.
