The singer Manuel Mijares was born José Manuel Mijares-Morán in Mexico City in
1958. His first taste of the music business came as a backing singer for the
Latin pop star Emmanuel until eventually in 1986 Mijares signed a deal with EMI
and launched his solo career. His self-titled debut album released that year
spawned a series of international hits including 'Bella', 'Soñador' and 'Poco a
Poco'.
A year later he made his big screen debut in the film 'Escápate Conmigo' but
subsequent roles in the film industry have been limited to brief cameos.
Mijares' golden period has been...