The musician Miguel Luis began his song career at a very young age. A few years later, the teenager became the most famous Latin American singer, performing compositions in the style of pop, mariachi and bolero. Incredibly gentle, he managed romantic ballads. During his musical career he was awarded almost a dozen Grammys. Fans call it the Sun of Mexico.
early years
The story of Miguel Luis begins in Puerto Rico, despite the fact that his parents are Europeans. Both father and mother were closely associated with art. Luisito Rey was a great musician from Spain, and Marcella Basteri is a wonderful actress from Italy, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances when Luis was very young.
From that moment, father began to engage in the upbringing of a young man. He taught him to listen to music, analyze it, gave him his passion for Elvis Presley.
The musician released his very first album as an eleven-year-old child. Miguel Louis songs quickly spread throughout Latin America and became favorite. And at 13, the singer went on his first tour.
International success
You must admit that a young man who, at the age of thirteen, travels across America with his tour, is already unique. But at the age of 15, Miguel Luis comes to worldwide fame and recognition after winning the San Remo Festival. The composition of Noi Ragazzi di Oggi became for him a springboard.
Difficult relationship with father
Despite the fact that Miguel Luis owes his early and successful career to his father Luisito Rey, in 1986 their relationship finally deteriorated. The reason for this was allegedly unsuccessfully resolved financial issues.
After the start of cooperation with Kh.K. Calderon, he finally broke off his creative relationship with his father, removed him from participation in his career.
Filmography Miguel Luis
The young talent had not only a magical voice, but also acting talent. In 1984, he starred in the movie "Never Again" in the title role. This picture describes the story of a perky, talented teenager who finds himself in sports and vocals. In one terrible moment, the main character gets into a car accident and tears his leg off. The film is full of experiences of the protagonist and his attitude to the new life status.
The second film was "Fever of Love" (Fiebre de Amor), where Miguel Louis played himself. The plot is famously twisted and tells the story of one of the fans of the young singer. She is deeply in love with a fifteen-year-old musician and loves his songs. One significant day for Lucerito, her idol arrives in the city with a concert. In every possible way, trying to meet her beloved singer and secretly watching him, she unwittingly became a witness to the murder. Running away from criminals, she meets a young idol, now they are both in danger.
At the moment, the filmography of Miguel Louis has 6 paintings, in addition to the above, the list is supplemented by: “The Year of Concerts” (1991), “Concert” (1995), “I Live” (2000) and “Great Video” (2005).
Success and Records
During his creative career, the musician released 30 albums, some of which became both gold and platinum; recorded duets with five popular performers, including Frank Sinatra; four albums were released in collaboration with other musicians; starred in six films; has 22 awards: six Grammys, three Grammys Latino, four World Music Award, six Billboard Latino, two Billboard Award and one MTV Video Music Awards.
At 26, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal life
Miguel Louis does not like to give interviews and advertise his personal life. He does not tell the media about his hobbies, but the public and journalists come up with all the stories for him. The singer warns that most of the information about him in the media is a lie. When he sees fit, he will tell about himself and about who he is.
It is known that Miguel has three children: twenty-eight-year-old Michel Salas, whose mother is Stephanie Salas; ten-year-old son Miguel Basteri and eight-year-old Daniel Basteri, whose mother is Mexican singer and fashion model Araceli Arambula, who was his actual wife. The couple lived in marriage from 2005 to 2009.
Historicia de un amor
The song "Love Story" by Miguel Louis made world famous. For some reason, it is she who comes to the mind of our domestic listeners when they hear the name of this great singer.
The history of this composition begins in 1954, long before the birth of Miguel. This one of the most famous songs in the bolero genre has been covered in many languages by a myriad of musicians from different countries. At one time, it was performed by Julio Iglesias, Adi Gorme, Claudia Shulzhenko, the Meladze brothers and many others.
The composition was written by Carlos Almaran after very tragic events when his brother's wife died.
The song was first performed a year later by the Argentine Affectionate Voice (pseudonym Leo Marini). Later, the composition became the soundtrack for the film of the same name and became world famous.
Miguel Louis managed to breathe new life into this composition, his virtuoso performance makes him feel goosebumps, regardless of musical preferences.