Armando Manzanero, a legendary Mexican composer, singer, and actor, enjoyed a 70-year career as a prominent figure in Latin American music. Known for his romantic orchestral themes and love songs, he produced over 400 charting songs, with more than 50 recorded by international artists such as Frank Sinatra and Christina Aguilera. Born in 1935 in Ticul, Mexico, Manzanero began his musical journey at a young age and rose to prominence with hits like "Somos Novios" and "Esta Tarde Vi Llover." In addition to his successful recording career, he excelled as a producer, notably with Luis Miguel's boleros album Romance in 1991.

Throughout his life, Armando Manzanero's contributions to music were celebrated with numerous awards and accolades, including the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. A prolific songwriter and performer, he continued to create music until his passing in 2020 at the age of 85. His legacy lives on through his timeless compositions and enduring influence on the Latin music scene, as demonstrated by the posthumous chart success of his album 20 Éxitos Originales in 2021.