Luis Miguel has been the center of controversy lately, but his whole life has been a mystery, which is astonishing as he practically grew up in front of cameras having started his singing career at a young age. That is the reason that there's no doubt why television networks eyed the singer to create a project retelling his life. The Mexican singer authorized a version that will be airing on Telemundo, but Univision is also commissioning another version of the biopic that is unofficial.
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At the Univision Upfront 2017 event, the Spanish-language network announced the series with Pedro Torres helming the project. He is long-time producer and one of his most trusted confidants, collaborate to bring viewers an unforgettable bio-series about one of the most successful and prestigious artists in Latin American history, Luis Miguel, affectionately known as “El Sol de Mexico” (The Sun of Mexico). This series tells the story of the international icon and multi-platinum artist starting with his childhood, when he became a star under his father’s management and was dealing with his mother’s disappearance, to his adulthood and conflicting relationships.
During the presentation a brief teaser was shown that showcased images from Luis Miguel's beginnings. Watch the preview down below and tell us which series you will be seeing, the official or unofficial?
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For the official series, Luis Miguel said that he has long wanted to tell his story. "For decades I have been asked to tell my story, many have created their own versions, now I have decided to tell the true story of my life," he said in a statement. "I am ready to revisit my past and its many aspects that have sparked so much curiosity and speculation. People will travel alongside with me through a surprising, unexpected and emotional journey that has shaped the artist and the person that I am today."
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