in 1986, ana belén, alongside songwriter víctor manuel, performed the song "la puerta de alcalá". the single remained at the top position in spain for seven weeks in summer 1986. in 1991, she recorded "como una novia", her first album that did not include any songs composed or adapted by víctor manuel. in 1997, she released a new album, "mírame", of her own songs and duets and which went on to become the best-selling album of her solo career. in autumn of 1996, she – along with joan manuel serrat, miguel ríos, and víctor manuel – set ticket sales records throughout spain with their "el gusto es nuestro" tour. in 1998, belen commemorated federico garcía lorca's centenary by releasing two albums under the title of "lorquiana", a collection of poems and popular songs by lorca. the following year another album was released "ana belén y miguel ríos cantan a kurt weill", and she had a role in the tele 5 series, "petra delicado".