Gloria Torres Calderón was born on April 21, 1954 in New York City, United States of America. Her Puerto Rican parents Felicia Calderón and Jorge Torres had a total of six children, Gloria being the oldest one. She developed an affinity to singing since childhood and would sing for her family. Fighting alcoholism, Jorge Torres and his wife decided to separate and their children were sent to boarding schools while they worked out their problems. Gloria, on the other hand, moved to Mexico with her grandmother, Guadalupe Narváez, who was a frustrated singer herself and wanted to help her granddaughter's dream come true. She encouraged her talent while Gloria idolized singers like Cuco Sánchez, Los Panchos and Lucha Villa. In Mexico she continued to study vocalization and years later met the man who would take her career to the next level, Alfredo Marcelo Gil. He became her manager and initially gave her the stage name "Gloria Gil". She began making the rounds of musical events and television appearances where she met another important figure in her career, Armando Manzanero. Upon hearing her sing, he declared "Niñita, tú naciste para cantar (Little girl, you were born to sing)". This quote would eventually become her media nickname "la mujer que nació para cantar (the woman who was born to sing)".
In 1971, she got a record deal with Columbia Records with a new stage name, "Manoella Torres". She released her first album "Nació Para Cantar" and her first single, written by Manzanero, titled "El Último Verano". The song became a hit all over Mexico and soon Manoella would amass hit after hit appearing regularly on "Siempre en Domingo" with Raúl Velasco. Some of her greatest hits include "Ahora Que Soy Libre", "Te Voy A Enseñar A Querer", "Libre Como Gaviota", "Acaríciame", "Que Me Perdone Tu Señora", and quite possibly her most famous song "A La Que Vive Contigo", written by her mentor Armando Manzanero.
Towards the end of the 70's, Manoella met the man she would marry, Guillermo Diestel Pasquel, with whom she would have a daughter, Erika. She would later reveal that he was an abusive man who would frequently inflict physical and mental anguish on her, resulting in her separation in the mid 80's and leaving the country. Tormented, she decided to focus on her life at the expense of her career. She was exiled with no communication from anyone who knew her or her husband for three years before returning in 1988 to tie up loose ends and finally ending her marriage.
In February of 2007, Manoella Torres became part of Mexican television network TV Azteca's reality show titled "Disco de Oro", hosted by José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", in which singers of the past compete in an interactive environment with the viewers. The winner got to release an album produced by the network but, unfortunately, Manoella achieved the third place.
Today she continues to tour continuously across Mexico and to release albums regularly, most of the time consisting of covers of herself and other famous singers.
Ahora Que Soy Libre
Manoella Torres Lyrics
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Ahora que soy libre como antes
Ahora que…
No tengo que ser fiel a nadie
Ahora que soy libre al fin
Para elegir con quién vivir
No me puedo olvidar
Y ahora que soy libre al fin
Para elegir con quién vivir
No me puedo olvidar
Que fui tu amante
Ahora que…
Ahora que soy libre como antes
Que puedo hacer
Si estas en cada cosa que tocaste
Ahora que soy libre al fin
Para elegir con quién vivir
No me puedo olvidar
Que fui tu amante
Y ahora que soy libre al fin
Para elegir con quién vivir
No me puedo olvidar
Que fui tu amante
Y ahora que…
Y ahora que…
Y ahora que…
In Manoella Torres's song Ahora Que Soy Libre, the artist reflects on the feelings of freedom that come with the end of a relationship, but also acknowledges the lingering memories of their past lover. The lyrics express a sense of relief and excitement, with the repetition of the phrase "ahora que soy libre" emphasizing the newfound independence. However, the mention of not having to be "faithful to anyone" suggests that the relationship may have been restrictive or controlling.
The line "para elegir con quién vivir" highlights the importance of choice and agency in the artist's life now that they are free. But at the same time, the line "no me puedo olvidar que fui tu amante" reveals a sense of nostalgia and possibly regret for the past, even as she moves on to new possibilities. The chorus is repetitive and creates a sense of closure, emphasizing that the artist has moved on and embraced their newfound freedom but can't forget the past.
Overall, the song captures the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship, from the relief and happiness of moving forward to the memories and regrets that can linger after it's over.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahora que...
Now that...
Ahora que soy libre como antes
Now that I am free as I once was
Ahora que...
Now that...
No tengo que ser fiel a nadie
I don't have to be faithful to anyone
Ahora que soy libre al fin
Now that I am finally free
Para elegir con quién vivir
To choose who to live with
No me puedo olvidar
I can't forget
Que fui tu amante
That I was your lover
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Que puedo hacer
What can I do
Si estas en cada cosa que tocaste
If you are in everything you touched
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Y ahora que...
And now that...
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@reynabeatrizprietoespana301
Muchas felicitaciones! A la señora Manuela Torres por sortear todos esos obstáculos en su vida personal pero más por esa bella voz y presencia!!!...👏👏👏👏🍧😘😍👸🙏
@marthaaliciaromeroibarra2513
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@marthaaliciaromeroibarra2513
Hermosísima, voz y presencia,de Manoella Torres.Pocas cantantes,como ella,con esa voz privilegiada* Un verdadero regalo para los oídos*Su hermosa Voz*
@mirmuci6588
Puro talento, cual escote, cual minifalda, su voz es su gran atractivo...ya no hay mujeres con ella o ellas de esa época
@arqmanuelgtz
Ella canta... no grita... inigualable voz
@elmismoperomejorado
Y su sonrisa!!
@ebipraw_nn6838
si fuera en minifalda seguiria siendo una artistaza
@ismaelsixto1109
Algunas de las de hoy, hace play back y solo mímica.
Pero enseñando las n.....gas se ganan los likes
@CarlosLima-ce7xd
Exacto
@joseluispizarrovaladez1889
Estaba yo, a punto de terminar mi primaria cuando comenzaba a escuchar la música de esta bella dama ahora en la actualidad ya cuento con 59 años y sigo escuchando sus hermosas melodías, es una lástima que no pueda asistir a sus conciertos, porque aún tiene una preciosa voz un saludo y muchas bendiciones para esta gran cantante.