Meet Luis Miguel's Parents

May 2024 · 4 minute read

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Luis Miguel is a Puerto Rican-born Mexican singer who is often referred to as El Sol de Mexico, derived from the nickname his mother gave him as a child: “Mi sol”.

Luis Miguel became the first Latino to have over 260 songs that exceed one million plays and is considered the highest-selling artist in Latin music history, selling over 100 million records. He has a diverse musical style, singing rock and pop as well as more traditional genres such as bolero and mariachi.

Luis Miguel’s career includes a tour from 1999 to 2000 that grossed $950 million for over 1.5 million people, the album Accomplices selling 320,000 copies in one day, and numerous Grammy Awards. It is sprinkled with industry accolades and achievements, such as one that he won when he was just 14 years old.

Not only was Luis Miguel immensely popular with Latin American audiences, but in 1991 he released Romance, a compilation of his classic Bolero that sold 15 million copies, making him an international star capable of appealing to a wide audience. Despite his worldwide success, Luis Miguel is reserved in his private life, giving few interviews and being surrounded by a team of security guards.

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Who are Luis Miguel’s Parents?

Luis Miguel was born to parents of Spanish and Italian descent. His father was a Spanish singer, songwriter and guitarist named Luis Gallego Sánchez, known as “Luisito Rey”, and his mother was an Italian actress, Marcela Basteri. His father was from Cádiz, a city in southwestern Spain, and his mother was from the Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy.

Because of his early fame, Luis Miguel had a complicated childhood and he had a difficult relationship with his father, who was also his manager. His father was very strict and demanding during incessant rehearsals, his father’s strict discipline has also been credited with playing a large role in his success.

In 1986, Luis Miguel’s mother disappeared mysteriously and her whereabouts are still unknown. In the late 1980s, Luis Miguel fired his father due to financial problems caused by poor representation and after their estrangement, his father, who was a heavy drinker, fell into depression and died on 9 December 1992 in Barcelona, Spain.

Luis Miguel’s Dad: Who is Luis Miguel’s father?

Luis Gallego Sánchez known professionally as Luisito Rey, was a Spanish singer-songwriter and music executive, best known as the father and first manager of Mexican singer Luis Miguel.

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Luisito Rey was the son of Rafael Gallego Rey, a flamenco singer turned electrician, and Matilde Sánchez Repiso, a singer and dancer. From an early age he had a penchant for singing, composing, and playing the guitar, and his natural talent helped him to get out of Spain and travel through many countries, including Argentina, where he met his wife, Italian model Marcela Basteri.

His reputation as a solid artist and able manager was greatly tarnished by the revelations of many of his acquaintances. Some, like Luis Miguel’s godfather, renowned Puerto Rican psychologist Alfred D. Herger, who described him as a psychopath and abuser. Years earlier, His brother Vicente stated that he sometimes prostitute Luis Miguel‘s mother Marcela Basteri for drug binges.

Dominican-born Mexican actor and family friend Andrés García revealed that he took advantage of him by asking to stay in an apartment which García was paying for a female friend. Despite constant promises, Rey never reimbursed any of the rent to García. Keeping with custom, Luis Miguel has said nothing publicly about his relationship with his father after sacking him as his manager.

What does Luis Miguel’s Dad Do for a living?

Luis Miguel’s father Luis Gallego Sánchez was a Spanish singer-songwriter, music executive, and his first manager

Luis Miguel’s Mom: Who is Luis Miguel’s mother?

Marcela Basteri Luis Miguel’s mother was an Italian actress from the Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy who disappeared in 1986. Since then, no one knows whether she still lives or has just decided to stay away from the crowd or lowkey

What does Luis Miguel’s mom Do for a living?

Luis Miguel’s mother was an actress and model.

Does Luis Miguel have siblings?

Yes, Luis Miguel has two siblings. His younger brother Alejandro Basteri is reportedly a business executive and entrepreneur who is recognized for having served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo El Mundo & Sexenio Communications, and also owned and operated a construction company.

Sergio Bastelli his other younger brother was coached by Octavio Foncellada. He is now 34 years old, lives in Spain and has no interest in entertainment.

Source: www.Ghgossip.com

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