Mexican singer Manuel Mijares had his first experience in music while participating in his school chorus at a very young age, and made his professional debut in 1981 in a local festival called Valores Juveniles. After living in Japan and singing in a night club, Mijares collaborated with Latin pop star Emmanuel and started his solo career after signing with EMI, issuing a self-titled album in 1985 and climbing the charts around Latin America with his first international hit, "No Se Murió el Amor." Mijares also debuted as an actor while playing a role in Escápate Conmigo, working along with singer/actress Lucero, who became his wife in January 1997. ~ Drago Bonacich, Rovi