Luis Miguel

Luis Miguel

• Full name: Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri
• Stage name: Luis Miguel
• Born: April 19, 1970 (age 52)
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, record producer
• Years active: 1982–present
• Genres: Latin pop, bolero, mariachi
• Labels: EMI, Warner Music Latina, Universal Music Latin
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano

Early life and career

Luis Miguel was born on April 19, 1970, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Spanish singer Luisito Rey and Italian actress Marcela Basteri. He began his singing career at the age of 12, when he released his debut album, Un Sol. The album was a commercial success in Mexico and helped to launch Luis Miguel's career.

In the 1980s, Luis Miguel released a number of successful albums, including Directo al Corazón (1982), Decídete (1983), Palabra de Honor (1984), and Soy Como Quiero Ser (1987). He also starred in a number of films, including Ya Nunca Más (1984) and Fiebre de Amor (1985).

Musical career

In the 1990s, Luis Miguel continued to release successful albums, including 20 Años (1990), Aries (1993), Segundo Romance (1994), and Romances (1997). He also embarked on a number of successful tours.

In the 2000s, Luis Miguel released a number of hit singles, including "La Bikina" (2004), "Que Seas Feliz" (2005), and "Si Te Vas" (2007). He also released a number of successful albums, including 33 (2003), Navidades (2006), and Cómplices (2008).

In the 2010s, Luis Miguel released a number of successful albums, including Luis Miguel (2010), Labios de Miel (2014), and ¡México Por Siempre! (2017). He also embarked on a number of successful tours.

Personal life

Luis Miguel has been married twice. He was married to actress Aracely Arámbula from 2005 to 2009. He has two children with Arámbula, Miguel and Daniel. He was also in a relationship with singer Mariah Carey from 1998 to 2001.

Luis Miguel is known for his luxurious lifestyle and his private life has been the subject of much media attention. He has been involved in a number of legal battles, including a paternity suit and a tax fraud case.

Awards and nominations

Luis Miguel has won numerous awards and nominations for his work in music, including:

• Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album (1994, 2005, 2012)
• Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year (1994, 2005, 2012)
• Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year (1994, 2005)
• Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1994, 2005)
• Billboard Latin Music Award for Artist of the Year (1994, 2005, 2012)

Discography

• Studio albums:

  • Un Sol (1982)
  • Directo al Corazón (1982)
  • Decídete (1983)
  • Palabra de Honor (1984)
  • Soy Como Quiero Ser (1987)
  • Busca una Mujer (1988)
  • 20 Años (1990)
  • Aries (1993)
  • Segundo Romance (1994)
  • Nada Es Igual (1996)
  • Romances (1997)
  • Amarte Es Un Placer (1999)
  • Vivo (2000)
  • Mis Romances (2001)
  • 33 (2003)
  • México En La Piel (2004)
  • Navidades (2006)
  • Cómplices (2008)
  • Luis Miguel (2010)
  • Labios de Miel (2014)
  • ¡México Por Siempre!* (2017)

• Live albums:

  • El Concierto (1995)
  • Vivo (2000)

• Compilation albums:

  • Grandes Éxitos (1985)
  • 14 Éxitos (1988)
  • 100 Años de Música (1990)
  • Éxitos (1993)
  • Historia Romántica (1994)
  • Grandes Éxitos II (1997)
  • Mis Boleros Favoritos (2002)
  • Grandes Éxitos III (2005)
  • Una Serie de Colección (2006)
  • Mis Boleros Favoritos, Vol. 2 (2010)
  • Grandes Éxitos IV (2012)
  • ¡México En La Piel!* (2013)
  • Grandes Éxitos V (2018)

• Singles:

  • "La Bikina" (2004)
  • "Que Seas Feliz" (2005)
  • "Si Te Vas" (2007)
  • "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" (2007)
  • "Échame A Mí La Culpa" (2008)
  • "Te Deseo Lo Mejor" (2010)
  • "Labios de Miel" (2014)
  • "La Fiesta Del Mariachi" (2017)