Manny Manuel

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Manny Manuel
Birth nameCruz Manuel Hernández Santiago
Also known asRey de Corazones
Born (1972-12-01) December 1, 1972 (age 51)
OriginOrocovis, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1980s–present

Cruz Manuel Hernández Santiago (born December 1, 1972), known artistically as Manny Manuel, is a Puerto Rican musician and singer of merengue, bolero, and tropical music. He became famous first as a member of the group Los Sabrosos del Merengue, before launching a successful solo career in 1994.

Early life

Manny Manuel was born in the mountain town of

choreographer for the merengue duo of Mayra y Celinés
.

Musical career

After several years, Manuel joined the group

cover version of Rocío Dúrcal's song "Te Amo". The group continued with their second album titled Haciendo Historia
. These included hits like "Colegiala" and "Frente a Frente", among others.

Soloist career

After recording these two albums with Los Sabrosos, Manuel decided to pursue a solo career. In June 1994, Manuel left the group and on October 1 of the same year debuted as a solo artist. Several months later, he released his first solo album titled

certified platinum after a few weeks. With the success of the album, on November, 1995, Manuel presented himself at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center
selling out six shows.

In 1996, he released his second album titled Auténtico followed by concerts at the Guaynabo Performing Arts Center and at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. The following year, he collaborated with several artists in concerts and albums like:

2000–present

Manuel released his next album titled Es Mi Tiempo in 1998 which included the hits "Como duele", "Margarita", and a cover of Alejandro Sanz' song "Corazón partío". The album took him on a tour through Spain where the album was certified gold. His next album, Lleno de Vida, preceded a second presentation at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This concert was recorded and later released on CD.

After a change of labels and a move to the United States, Manuel released the album

Latin Grammy
.

In 2007, he released another album, Tengo Tanto, which included fusions of merengue with other Caribbean rhythms like vallenato. Manuel was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations.[1]

Accident and controversy

On December 29, 2011 a bloody and seriously injured Manny Manuel was found by the side of the Baldorioty de Castro Avenue in San Juan, Puerto Rico in critical condition after witnesses claim he was a victim of a hit and run by an unidentified vehicle. Further investigations are now revealing this could not have been an accident, but an intentional attack against the singer. Investigations are currently being conducted in order to clarify the latest developments. The Puerto Rican singer went to Orlando and to receive “help in all aspects”, this according to his publicist. He released a new album in 2014 Serenata Vol. 2. On August 22, 2014 Manny Manuel celebrated his 20 years as a singer, with a concert in "El Coliseo Bellas Artes", in Puerto Rico.

On February 24, 2019, after showing clear signs of drunkness, he was ejected of

City Hall of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Consistory of the Puerto de la Cruz also canceled the concerts that the artist was going to give in those cities.[2]

Discography

See also

References

  1. ^ Aixa Sepúlveda Morales (2008-08-05). "Mezcla de géneros en una sola tarima". Primera Hora (in Spanish). Archived from the original on January 30, 2009. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  2. ^ "Manny Manuel, expulsado del Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria por claros síntomas de embriaguez". El Mundo.

External links

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