Luis Miguel

Born

1970-04-19

Birthplace

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Biography

Luis Miguel is a Mexican singer and record producer. Born in Puerto Rico 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). Luis Miguel has sung in multiple genres and styles, including pop songs, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi. He has sold around 60 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.