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Luis Miguel, known as 'El Sol de México' (The Sun of Mexico), is a globally renowned Mexican singer and icon of Latin pop music. Renowned for his powerful voice, romantic ballads, boleros, and pop hits, he achieved massive superstardom starting in his childhood and has sustained a successful career for over five decades. Born in Puerto Rico to an Italian-Spanish mother and Mexican father, Luis Miguel was raised in Mexico. He released his first album at age 11 and became a teen idol. His career exploded internationally in the late 80s and 90s with albums like 'Romance', 'Segundo Romance', and 'Aries'. He holds numerous awards, including Grammys and Latin Grammys, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide. His personal life, marked by his mother's disappearance and complex relationship with his father/manager, has been highly publicized.

• Luis Miguel was managed intensely by his father, Luisito Rey, from childhood. This relationship was reportedly fraught with exploitation and pressure, contributing to Luisito Rey's estrangement from other family members before his death in 1992.
• The disappearance of his mother, Marcella Basteri, in 1986 remains one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding him. She vanished after separating from his father, and her fate has never been officially determined, despite various theories (some involving his father). Luis Miguel rarely speaks publicly about it.
• He earned the nickname 'El Sol de México' (The Sun of Mexico) early in his career due to his immense popularity and bright stage presence.
• He won his first Grammy Award at age 14 for his duet with Sheena Easton, 'Me Gustas Tal Como Eres'.
• Known for his extreme privacy regarding his personal life and relationships, he rarely gives interviews and fiercely guards his image.
• His album series 'Romance' (1991) and 'Segundo Romance' (1994), featuring modern interpretations of classic boleros, were global phenomenons, revitalizing the genre for a new generation and cementing his superstar status.