He began his career at age 23 and achieved high popularity from the mid-80s to mid 90s in Latin America and Japan mainly.

After living in Japan, where he performed in a nightclub, Mijares worked as a background singer for Latin pop star Emmanuel.

[4] The album Amor y Rock And Roll was released the same year, achieving more success through the single "No se murió el amor" ("The love did not die"), it was his breakout release around the world, it became a number one hit in Mexico and top ten in Japan in the summer of 1987.

[5] Both Uno Entre Mil (1988) and Un Hombre Discreto (1989) continued his winning streak, achieving gold and platinum certification.

Singles included "Soldado del amor" ("Soldier of love"), "Uno entre mil" ("One among a thousand"), "Baño de Mujeres" ("Ladies Room") and "Para Amarnos Más" ("To love each other more"), it was the biggest hit from the album, the single reached the top position in Mexico, Argentina and Spain; it also peaked at number three on the U.S Hot Latin Tracks chart.

In 1992, he released Maria Bonita, a collection of boleros with the title track serving as a tribute to actress María Félix.

The same year, he performed the Spanish-language version of the title track to the movie Beauty and the Beast along with Rocío Banquells.

The news of their marriage would become an international event and Televisa earned the rights to televise it, gaining more than 40 million viewers.

[8] In 1998, El Privilegio de Amar achieved platinum status in Mexico, powered by the title track, which featured Lucero on backing vocals.

His 2008 album Hablemos de Amor performed well on the charts, powered by the hit "Te ha robado" ("He has stolen you"), which was the theme from the telenovela Querida Enemiga.

A sequel, Vivir Así Volumen II, was released on April 13, 2010; the album reached the top 10 and earned Gold certification.