Childhood and Education Journey of Luis Miguel in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Luis Miguel. From birth to education, explore key events.

Luis Miguel, a Mexican singer and record producer born in Puerto Rico, is widely known as "El Sol de Mexico." His versatile career spans various genres, including pop, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi. Notably, he remained exclusively within the Latin market during the 1990s Latin music boom, distinguishing himself from other Latin artists of his generation.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 1970: Luis Miguel's Birth

In April 1970, Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri was born in Puerto Rico. He is a Mexican singer and record producer, often called "El Sol de Mexico".

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1986: Hiatus due to strained relationship with father

In 1986, Luis Miguel took a brief hiatus as his relationship with his father was souring due to alleged mismanagement and poor financial decisions.

1986: Disappearance of Luis Miguel's mother

In 1986, Luis Miguel's mother disappeared mysteriously, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

June 1989: Birth of first child

In June 1989, Luis Miguel had his first child from his relationship with Stephanie Salas.

1990: Transition to Adult Showman with 20 Años

In 1990, Luis Miguel transitioned from child singer to adult showman with the album 20 Años and sold-out shows, with the album selling 600,000 copies in its first week.

December 1992: Death of Luis Miguel's father

On December 9, 1992, Luis Miguel's father, who had been struggling with depression and alcoholism, died in Barcelona, Spain.

January 2007: Birth of child with Aracely Arámbula

In January 2007, Luis Miguel had a child from his relationship with actress Aracely Arámbula.

December 2008: Birth of child with Aracely Arámbula

In December 2008, Luis Miguel had another child from his relationship with actress Aracely Arámbula.

April 2010: Hospitalization in Los Angeles

In April 2010, Luis Miguel was briefly hospitalized at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, though the cause was not disclosed.

August 2014: "Déjà Vu" Leaked

In August 2014, the song "Déjà Vu" was leaked on the web.

May 2017: Telemundo and Netflix Bio-Series Deal

On 4 May 2017, Telemundo signed a deal for the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to the "officially authorized TV series" based on Luis Miguel's life story, with Netflix streaming rights in Latin America and Spain.

May 2017: Surrender to U.S. Marshals

On May 2, 2017, Luis Miguel surrendered himself to the U.S. Marshals following the case with William Brockhaus, and was released the same day by signing a promissory note.