Luis Miguel
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Born | Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri 19 April 1970 |
Citizenship | Mexico[1] |
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Years active | 1981–present |
Children | 3 |
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Awards | Full list |
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Website | luismigueloficial |
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (pronounced [ˈlwis miˈɣel ɣaˈʝeɣo βasˈteɾi]; born 19 April 1970)[2][3] is a Mexican singer and record producer.[4][5][6] Born in Puerto Rico[7] to an Italian mother and a Spanish father, he is often referred to as El Sol de Mexico (The Sun of Mexico), derived from the nickname his mother gave him as a child: "Mi sol" (My sun).[8] Luis Miguel has sung in multiple genres and styles, including pop songs, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi. Luis Miguel is also recognized as the only Latin singer of his generation not to cross over to the Anglo market during the "Latin Explosion" in the 1990s.[9]
Despite recording only in Spanish, Luis Miguel continued to be the best-selling Latin artist in the 1990s, and was credited for popularizing the bolero genre within the mainstream market.[10] He has sold around 60 million records worldwide,[11] making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.
Luis Miguel is also known for his high-grossing, captivating live performances. He is the
Early life
Luis Miguel was born in

Career
1984–1987: Palabra de Honor, Sanremo Music Festival and Soy Como Quiero Ser
In 1984, Luis Miguel took on a
In 1986, he took a brief hiatus as his relationship with his father was souring due to alleged mismanagement, poor financial decisions and risking the earnings of his career. Shortly after signing with Warner Records, in 1987, he fired his father and started to work with Juan Carlos Calderón.[24] Luis Miguel's album Soy Como Quiero Ser in May 1987 sold well over 2.5 million records.[24] The album featured Spanish-language adaptations of popular English-language songs, such as "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" and "Yo Que No Vivo Sin Ti".[citation needed]
1988–1990: Busca una Mujer and 20 Años
On 25 November 1988, Luis Miguel's album
In 1990, he made a successful transition from child singer to adult showman with the album 20 Años and an ensuing string of sold-out shows first in Mexico then throughout Latin America and elsewhere in the world. 20 Años sold 600,000 copies in its first week of release[24] and resulted in the release of three singles: "Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti", "Entrégate", and "Amante del amor", with the two former hitting number 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks in 1990.[25]
1991–1993: Romance and Aries

In 1991, Luis Miguel's career went to even greater heights and earned him the respect of a wider audience with the release of Romance, an album of romantic boleros, most from the 1950s. He has been credited with reinventing the bolero for modern audiences. The album Romance, which became his most successful material ever, eventually sold 7 million units worldwide.[26][27]
In 1993, Luis Miguel's fifth studio album,
1994–1996: Segundo Romance and Nada Es Igual
In 1994, he released a sequel to Romance, Segundo Romance, featuring him as a convincing pop singer with mastery over timeless Latin classics such as "Solamente Una Vez" and "Historia de un Amor". The album earned Miguel another Grammy Award, as well as platinum status in the United States.
In 1996, for his contribution to the recording industry, Luis Miguel received a star and was inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at that time the youngest male singer to receive a star. Soon after, Luis Miguel returned to the studio and released Nada Es Igual, a pop album featuring "Sueña", the main theme for Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
1997–1999: Romances and Amarte Es un Placer
In 1997, Luis Miguel released his third album of the bolero series Romances, which sold over 5 million copies. "Por Debajo de la Mesa" was released as the lead single from the album. The single quickly reached number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, two months later; it would spend twenty-six weeks on the chart. At the 40th Annual Grammy Awards in 1998, Luis Miguel won the award for Best Latin Pop Performance. He also received the Billboard Latin Music Award for "Male Pop Album of the Year" and the World Music Award for "Best Selling Latin Artist" in the same year.
In 1999, Luis Miguel released his ninth studio album Amarte Es un Placer which, in 2000, earned him two Latin Grammys for being Best Album of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year.[12] The single "O Tú, O Ninguna" of Amarte Es Un Placer became number 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks and perched at the top position for eight consecutive weeks.[25] Following the success of Amarte Es Un Placer, Luis Miguel released Mis Romances in 2001, his fourth album in the bolero series. The album, which sold over two million copies worldwide was followed by the launch of Mis Romances Tour which took place throughout the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
2003–2004: 33 and Mexico en la Piel
In 2003, Luis Miguel released his first pop album in over four years entitled
That same year,

In 2004, Luis Miguel released his
2005: Grandes Éxitos and Navidades
In 2005, Luis Miguel released
2008–2010: Cómplices and Luis Miguel
On 6 May 2008, Luis Miguel released
Luis Miguel released his
2017–2018: Television biopic and ¡Mexico Por Siempre!
On 4 May 2017, Telemundo signed a deal for the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to the "officially authorized TV series" based on Luis Miguel's life story and announced it would air in 2018. On the same day, Netflix also revealed it has the rights to stream the yet-unnamed bio-series in Latin America and Spain with the same target date.[33]
On his official
]On 22 April, Netflix and Telemundo started airing the self-titled series
Personal life

His father was a Spanish singer, songwriter and guitarist, Luis Gallego Sánchez, known as "Luisito Rey", and his mother was an Italian actress, Marcela Basteri.[19] His father was from Cádiz, a city in southwestern Spain, and his mother was from the Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy. He was named Luis Miguel in honor of Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín.[35] Luis Miguel has two younger brothers.
His birth date is on 18 April, but he celebrates his birthday on 19 April as that was the day his father registered him at Puerto Rico's Civil Registry.[36] Due to his early fame, Luis Miguel had a complicated childhood. He had a difficult relationship with his father, who was also his manager. His father was very strict and demanding during incessant rehearsals, although his father's strict discipline has also been credited with playing a large role in his success. In 1986, Luis Miguel's mother disappeared mysteriously and her whereabouts are still unknown.
Luis Miguel is recognized for his taste for haute cuisine[38] and for being a self-taught sommelier. Luis Miguel released his own vintage of wine, "Único. Luis Miguel", a Cabernet Sauvignon.[39][40] A native Spanish speaker, he also speaks English, Italian and Portuguese.[41][42] Luis Miguel is the father of three children: one born in June 1989, from his relationship with Stephanie Salas; and two born in January 2007 and December 2008, both from his relationship with actress Aracely Arámbula. His numerous relationships are widely covered by the Latin media.[43]
Regarding his religious faith, he stated: "I am
Artistry and image
Luis Miguel rarely grants interviews or attends award ceremonies. He is always escorted by a diligent security team and he is transported in several trucks to distract paparazzi and reporters.[48] He is quoted as saying, "I maintain my sanity by keeping my distance."[49]

Luis Miguel is considered one of the top male pop singers worldwide today. His voice has been estimated to span three octaves, and six notes.
Frank Sinatra personally invited Luis Miguel to participate in a duet in the album Duets II. Luis Miguel has been dubbed several times by the press and the media as the "Latin Frank Sinatra".[54] His music has reached speaking continents such as Asia and Africa. The press stated that at the time of his capture, the dictator Saddam Hussein had the album Segundo Romance, among his belongings.[55]
His net worth is estimated at US$180 million.[56]
Summary of distinctions
At the age of 14, Luis Miguel received a
He was the only Latin artist to perform at the show "Luis Miguel is also known for his high-grossing tours in Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil and Spain between 1999 and 2000. The tour consisted of 99 concerts and was attended by approximately 1.4 million fans. It was the highest-grossing tour ever made by a Latin artist, as well as the most extended. These two records have been broken by his
Awards and recognitions
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Discography
- Un sol (1982)
- Directo al corazón (1982)
- Decídete (1983)
- Ya nunca más(1983)
- También es Rock (1984)
- Palabra de Honor (1984)
- Fiebre de amor (1985)
- Soy como quiero ser(1987)
- Busca Una Mujer(1988)
- 20 Años(1990)
- Romance (1991)
- Aries (1993)
- Segundo Romance (1994)
- Nada Es Igual(1996)
- Romances (1997)
- Amarte Es Un Placer(1999)
- Mis Romances (2001)
- 33 (2003)
- México En La Piel(2004)
- Navidades (2006)
- Cómplices (2008)
- Luis Miguel (2010)
- ¡México Por Siempre! (2017)
Concert tours
- Busca Una Mujer Tour (1989–1990)
- 20 Años Tour (1990–1991)
- Romance Tour (1991–1992)
- Aries Tour (1993–1994)
- Segundo Romance Tour (1994)
- El Concierto Tour (1995)
- America Tour (1996)
- Romances Tour (1997–1998)
- Amarte Es Un Placer Tour (1999–2000)
- Mis Romances Tour (2002)
- 33 Tour (2003–2004)
- Mexico En La Piel Tour(2005–2007)
- Cómplices Tour (2008–2009)
- Luis Miguel Tour (2010–2012)
- The Hits Tour (2012–2013)
- Deja Vu Tour (2014–2015)
- México Por Siempre Tour (2018–2019)
- Luis Miguel Tour 2023–24 (2023–2024)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
The
Year Awarded | Nominee/work | Category | Result |
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1985 | "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" | Best Mexican-American Performance | Won |
1988 | Soy Como Quiero Ser | Best Latin Pop Album | Nominated |
1991 | 20 Años | Nominated | |
1993 | Romance | Nominated | |
1994 | Aries | Won | |
1995 | Segundo Romance | Won | |
1997 | Nada Es Igual
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Nominated | |
1998 | Romances | Won | |
2000 | Amarte Es Un Placer | Nominated | |
2001 | Vivo | Nominated | |
2004 | 33 | Nominated | |
2006 | México en la Piel | Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Won |
2008 | Navidades | Best Latin Pop Album | Nominated |
2009 | Cómplices | Nominated | |
2019 | ¡México Por Siempre! | Best Regional Mexican Music Album
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Won |
Latin Grammy Awards
The
Year Awarded | Nominee/work | Category | Result |
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2000 | Amarte Es Un Placer | Album of the Year | Won |
Best Pop Vocal Album | Won | ||
"Tú Mirada" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Won | |
2001 | Vivo | Best Male Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
2003 | "Hasta Que Vuelvas" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
2004 | 33 | Best Male Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
2005 | México En La Piel | Best Ranchero Album | Won |
2018 | ¡México Por Siempre! | Album of the Year | Won |
Best Ranchero Album | Won |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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1984 | Ya nunca más | Luis Aranda | [61] |
1985 | Fiebre de amor | Himself | [62] |
2018 | Luis Miguel: The Series | Himself (Cameo) |
See also
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Soy católico, porque nací en el seno de una familia católica. Creo en Dios, cada vez que tengo oportunidad visito a la iglesia, rara vez; debido a mis compromisos de trabajo.
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External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Luis Miguel at AllMusic