With a trail of accolades in his career, Manuel has been a finalist in the Art Emergent Sabadell Contest and selected in the National Painting Contest Ciudad de Antequera PINTCA, among others. His ability to capture the essence of reality through painting has been recognized in the XXVI National Painting Contest "Villa de Montellano" and the International Painting Contest "Ciudad de Hellin".

His work has not only conquered the Spanish stage but has also transcended borders, reaching private collections in various countries such as the United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom, and more.