Manuel Carrasco Galloso (January 15, 1981) is a Spanish pop singer who jumped to
fame as the runner-up on the second season of reality talent competition
Operación Triunfo. Born in the seaside town of Isla Cristina, he began playing
guitar at the age of 11 and took his first steps in music by participating in
local carnival groups. In 2002, after a successful audition, a 21-year-old
Manuel Carrasco made his way to Operación Triunfo's grand finale, coming in
second after Ainhoa Cantalapiedra. As one of the show's Top 3 contestants, he
also competed to represent Spain at the Eurovi...