Miguel is the good-hearted son of Martin and Pilar and brother to Antonio, Luis, Theresa and Paloma. Miguel fell deeply in love with Charity Standish after meeting her at a local carnival. Although Kay Bennett schemed to win his love, Miguel only had eyes for Charity. Charity came to believe she was ruining the lives of those she loved, so she fled Harmony. Miguel soon took off to find her, leaving behind a heartbroken Kay and his baby daughter, Maria. He later returned to Harmony – without Charity, and now desires to be a family with Kay and Maria.