Commonly known as "The Knight of Salsa," Víctor Manuelle is a Puerto Rican
singer and songwriter who has been active in the Latin music industry for over
two decades. Born Víctor Manuel Ruiz Velázquez on September 27, 1968, in New
York City, he spent his formative years in Isabela, Puerto Rico, where he
developed a taste for salsa music. After being discovered by sonero Gilberto
Santa Rosa at his high school's graduation party, he became a backup singer for
Don Periñon and later made his official debut as a solo artist with Justo a
Tiempo in 1993, followed by Sólo Contigo a year ...