Miguel Bosé turns 67: We celebrate with 10 curiosities about his life
Miguel Bosé turns 67 today. Bosé is a renowned Spanish singer and actor, with a very successful musical career, numerous albums and popular songs over the decades. In addition to his artistic career, Bosé is known for his social and political activism. In recent years, Bosé has generated controversy for his views on the COVID-19 pandemic and his rejection of vaccines. We celebrate his birthday with ten curiosities about his life.
Multifaceted artist
Miguel Bosé, Spanish singer, composer and actor, was born in Panama on April 3, 1956. His full name is Luis Miguel González Bosé. His father was the famous Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín, and his mother was Italian actress Lucía Bosé, who also had a successful career in film and television.
His musical career began in 1977
Miguel Bosé began his musical career in the 1970s, with his first album «Linda» released in 1977. Since then, he has released numerous albums and has won several awards, including several Latin Grammy and Grammy Awards. He has also performed in several films and television shows in Spain and elsewhere.
Luchino Visconti, on Godfather
Luchino Visconti, the famous Italian filmmaker who directed masterpieces such as «Rocco and His Brothers» and «The Leopard», was Miguel Bosé’s godfather. It was he who discovered Lucía Bosé, Miguel’s mother, when she was a young 16-year-old pastry chef in Milan.
Childhood surrounded by illustrious names
Miguel Bosé’s family was surrounded by illustrious characters since his childhood. A year after his birth, his sister Lucía Dominguín came into the world and in 1960, his sister Paola, whose godfather was the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. Picasso, who was a close friend of the Bosé-Dominguín family, was a frequent guest in their home and they used to spend time together at the painter’s house on the Côte d’Azur. But Picasso was not the only celebrity in the life of the Bosé family. Ernest Hemingway, the famous American writer, and the artist Salvador Dalí were also great friends of the family.
I wanted to be an oceanographer
Miguel Bosé, as a child, wanted to be an oceanographer, but his fascination for art led him to embrace this world naturally.
Andy Warhol made the cover of his 1983 album «Made in Spain».
In 1983, Miguel Bosé released his sixth studio album, titled «Made in Spain». What made it even more special was its cover, which was created by one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol. Warhol, famous for his pop art and iconic works such as «Shot Marilyns» and «Campbell’s Soup Cans», immortalized Miguel Bosé for the cover of «Made in Spain». The idea for the cover came from Bianca Jagger, then Mick Jagger’s wife, who was also a friend of Warhol. The connection between Bosé and Warhol was not limited only to the album cover, as Warhol gave him two of his works for his birthday. One of them, «Dollar Sign,» and the other, «Oxidation Painting,» were auctioned by Lucía Bosé’s son in 2015. The former sold for an impressive 457,000 euros.
Ana Obregón, his first great love
In the world of show business there are always love stories that transcend the screen and reach the hearts of the public. One of those romances was the one between Ana Obregón and Miguel Bosé in the 70s. The young men met on the set of a movie and since then began a relationship that would last several years. In those years, Ana Obregón was a Spanish actress and biologist who was just starting to make a name for herself in the world of film and television. On the other hand, Miguel Bosé was already an established figure in the world of music and was in a moment of great success. Together, Ana and Miguel formed one of the most popular couples of the time, and were followed by the paparazzi wherever they went. However, despite their great love, the relationship came to an end in 1982, when they each went their separate ways in their careers. Years later, Ana Obregón would confess in an interview that she was madly in love with Miguel and that, had he asked her to marry him, she would have gladly accepted. Although their relationship ended, Ana and Miguel have maintained a good friendship over the years, and have shown themselves on several occasions to be great companions.
Chico Almodovar
In the 1990s, Miguel Bosé returned to the world of cinema with the renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. In 1991, Bosé became the «Almodóvar boy» when he accepted the role of Judge Domínguez in the movie «Tacones Lejanos». In the film, Bosé shared scenes with great actresses such as Victoria Abril and Marisa Paredes, and gave life to a character that defied the conventions of gender and sexuality. The film was a box-office and critical success, and became a classic of Spanish cinema. For Bosé, working with Almodóvar was a unique experience that allowed him to explore new facets of his artistic career. The singer confessed on several occasions his admiration for the director and his ability to create complex and profound characters.
Has four children
Miguel Bosé has four children who were born through surrogacy. Ivo and Telmo are biological children of his ex-partner, the Valencian architect Nacho Palau, while the singer has two other biological children, Diego and Tadeo.
The series about his life
The series «Bosé» is currently airing on SkyShowtime, where his life is portrayed. José Pastor and Iván Sánchez play the musician and actor in this biopic.
