★ HOW OLD IS LUIS MIGUEL?
Luis Miguel is 56 years old, born April 19, 1970 in MX · Aries.
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About
Luis Miguel turned bolero into a global Latin phenomenon without crossing over to English during the 1990s Latin Explosion. Born in Puerto Rico to Spanish-Italian parents, he's known as "El Sol de México" and has sold around 60 million records worldwide. At 14, he won a Grammy for his duet "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" with Sheena Easton, making him one of the youngest Grammy winners in music history. His 2023–24 world tour became the highest-grossing Latin tour ever, with 194 shows across 20 countries. As an Aries born in 1970, he channels the sign's bold showmanship into decades of captivating live performance.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri has dominated Latin music for over four decades without assimilating into the Anglo market. Born 19 April 1970 in Puerto Rico to parents of Spanish and Italian descent, he is often called "El Sol de México" ("The Sun of Mexico"). His career began in Mexico in 1981, and by age 14 he had already won a Grammy for his duet "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" with Sheena Easton, earning him a place among music's youngest Grammy winners.
Luis Miguel sings across multiple genres—pop, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi—recording in Spanish and Italian. His 1991 album *Romance* became one of the best-selling Latin albums of all time, and he was the first Latino artist to earn two platinum certifications for Spanish-language albums in the US. *Segundo Romance* earned him 35 platinum records across Central and South America, while *Cómplices* (2008) peaked at No. 10 on the mainstream Billboard 200. His most recent album, *¡México Por Siempre!* (2017), earned him his second number-one on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart with double-platinum status.
As a touring force, Luis Miguel is the highest-grossing Latino touring artist since 1990, with $633.1 million in revenue and 6.3 million spectators. His 2023–24 world tour became the highest-grossing Latin tour ever, spanning 194 shows across 20 countries in North America, South America, and Europe over 18 months. He holds the record for 30 consecutive presentations at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional and 258 total presentations at that venue. Billboard ranks him number two on its Greatest of All-Time Latin Artists chart as of October 2020.
As an Aries, Luis Miguel embodies the sign's natural charisma and command of the stage. His life-path number 4 reflects his reputation for building enduring structures in music—albums, tours, and records that have shaped Latin pop for generations.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Luis Miguel's career started in Mexico in 1981, when he was a child performer. By age 14, he had already achieved Grammy recognition for his duet "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" with Sheena Easton, positioning him as a prodigy in the Latin music industry.
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Trivia
- At age 14, Luis Miguel became one of the youngest Grammy-winning artists in music history for his duet with Sheena Easton.
- He is the only major Latin singer of his generation to avoid crossing over to the Anglo market during the 1990s Latin Explosion.
- Luis Miguel holds the record for the most consecutive presentations at Mexico's Auditorio Nacional with 30 shows, and 258 total concerts at that venue.
- His 2023–24 world tour grossed more than any Latin artist tour ever, with 194 shows across 20 countries.
- He has sold approximately 60 million records worldwide, placing him among the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Luis Miguel succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Luis Miguel?
- Luis Miguel is 56 years old (born April 19, 1970).
- When is Luis Miguel's birthday?
- Luis Miguel was born on April 19, 1970.
- What is Luis Miguel's zodiac sign?
- Luis Miguel is a Aries, born April 19, 1970.
- What is Luis Miguel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Luis Miguel was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Luis Miguel from?
- Luis Miguel is from MX.
- What does Luis Miguel do?
- Luis Miguel is a actor.
- Is Luis Miguel still alive?
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