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Miguel Bosé is set to be honored at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards as the Latin Recording Academy Person of The Year. The Spanish singer is a legend in the music world and is also known for his philanthropic work. Bosé will receive the award at a star-studded tribute concert set to take place Wednesday, November 10 at the Mandala Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. "As a truly international organization, The Latin Recording Academy looks to honor individuals who have made an extraordinary global impression on music and culture, and this year we take great pride in honoring a very talented performer and philanthropist whose immense talent and generosity have had a profound impact," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "We look forward to paying tribute to one of today's most respected and avant-garde artists as well as a man whose selflessness has benefited many around the world." RELATED: Latin Grammy Awards 2013 Live Stream: When And Where To Watch Univision Award Show Plus Rehearsal Photos
Performers honoring Miguel Bosé as the Person of the Year include Pablo Alborán, Juan Campodonico, Santiago Cruz, Alex Cuba, Gian Marco, Jesse & Joy, Juanes, Illya Kuryaki, Natalia Lafourcade, Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, Draco Rosa, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Sanz, Ximena Sariñana, Julieta Venegas and Carlos Vives. With a career that spans over 30 years and more than 30 abums, the Academy has truly found a great artist for this award. Bosé will be joining the elite group that has received the special award, that includes Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Santana, Shakira and Caetano Veloso. Some of his chart-topping singles include "Si Tu No Vuelves," "Te Amaré," "Amante Bandido," "Como Un Lobo," "Aire Soy," "Nena," "Sevilla," "Sol Forestero" and "Bambú." RELATED: Latin Grammy Awards 2013 Nominees: Carlos Vives Leads With 5 Nominations; See The Full List Here!
Miguel Bosé is one true legend and here are 7 Things To Know About The Singer: ( 1 ) Although we associate Spain with Miguel Bosé, the singer was actually born in Panama City in Panama. He is the son of Italian actress Lucia Bosé and bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín. ( 2 ) His family was close friends with artist Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. Picasso is his sister's godfather. ( 3 ) We know him primarily as a vocalist, but Bosé started off as an actor in 1971 until 1975 when he dediced to have a change in career. ( 4 ) It was in 1977 when he signed his first recording deal and quickly rose to fame, but it was until 1985 when "Amante Bandido" hit the airwaves that he became a true international superstar. ( 5 ) He was rumored to have a relationship with Mexican singer and actress Daniela Romo, where he actually appears in her music video "Pobre Secretaria." ( 6 ) He has also worked as a model for Hugo Boss. ( 7 ) In 2011 he made public that he was the happy father of twins, Diego and Tadeo, via a surrogate. He later confirmed to a magazine that he actually had 4 children, that nobody knew about. RELATED: Miguel Bose Has 4 Kids, Not 2! Fans Are Shocked By Confession
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