Enrique Iglesias
Birthday:
8 May 1975, Madrid, Spain
Birth Name:
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Height:
187 cm
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler was born in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Spanish-Filipino socialite Isabel Preysler. In 1979, his parents' marriage was annulled. He was eight years old when he moved to the U.S., and at the age of 15, secretly began writing music. He studied business administration at the University of M...
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Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler was born in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Spanish-Filipino socialite Isabel Preysler. In 1979, his parents' marriage was annulled. He was eight years old when he moved to the U.S., and at the age of 15, secretly began writing music. He studied business administration at the University of Miami for a year before he dropped out to pursue a musical career. Five years later, on September 25, 1995, he released his first album at 18 years of age. His second album, which was recorded in Spanish, was released on January 29, 1997.Iglesias has made 10 albums. "Insomniac" was released 2008 and he did the official song for UEFA Europa League 2008, "Can You Hear Me", which he sang at the soccer league's finale. After "Insomniac" he made "Greatest Hits" and went on tour in 2009. His album "Euphoria" was his first bilingual album, featuring Spanish and English songs. His latest album "Sex and Love" was also bilingual.Iglesias has sold over 137 million records worldwide, making him one of the best selling Latin artists ever. He has more number-one songs on Billboard's charts, more than any other single male artist.Iglesias has recorded advertisements or provided songs for major brands, including Salsa Doritos (2002), PepsiCo (2003), Viceroy (2004), Tommy Hilfiger (2005), Azzaro (2009) Atlantico (2011-present), Soap opera theme songs (2013, 2014), Coty (2014), and Kia Soul (2014-2015). He also had guest acting roles on Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Two and a Half Men, and How I Met Your Mother.Iglesias has supported many charities, including City of Hope, Red Cross, Music for Relief, Habitat For Humanity, Help for Heroes, Live Earth, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Music for Relief, Special Olympics, The Salvation Army, Alex's Lemonade, and Hunger Relief. Show less «
If you're buying an album because of the face on it, you're stupid.
If you're buying an album because of the face on it, you're stupid.
I don't consider myself a sex symbol.
I don't consider myself a sex symbol.
I know it sounds corny, but when you follow your dreams, it happens. And if it's music, take it seriously.
I know it sounds corny, but when you follow your dreams, it happens. And if it's music, take it seriously.
I don't care what people say. My music's, my music.
I don't care what people say. My music's, my music.
The power of music in Spanish is so strong that I couldn't stay away from it any longer
The power of music in Spanish is so strong that I couldn't stay away from it any longer
Touring is my favorite thing to do! I love the adrenaline I feel when I'm on stage and the energy I get from my fans.
Touring is my favorite thing to do! I love the adrenaline I feel when I'm on stage and the energy I get from my fans.
We grow from experience. My music is always changing and in constant evolution. My first album is completely different to the last album. I ...Show more »
We grow from experience. My music is always changing and in constant evolution. My first album is completely different to the last album. I just follow my own taste on music. Show less «
I like being underestimated. That's what pushes me, drives me to make a great album. I keep having to prove myself. This [music/song writing...Show more »
I like being underestimated. That's what pushes me, drives me to make a great album. I keep having to prove myself. This [music/song writing] is the only thing I know how to do, the only thing I really love. Show less «
What won't change is always striving for that great song and that great album. That's the challenge, that's the fun, and that's what will al...Show more »
What won't change is always striving for that great song and that great album. That's the challenge, that's the fun, and that's what will always drive me. Show less «
The song "Hero" is a very deep and personal song. All my songs I write come from something that's happened to me, in my life or someone I've...Show more »
The song "Hero" is a very deep and personal song. All my songs I write come from something that's happened to me, in my life or someone I've met. But, I'll never tell what they are about. It's a secret. Show less «
At the end of the day a great melody is great - but the lyrics are what make a song timeless.
At the end of the day a great melody is great - but the lyrics are what make a song timeless.
Creating a fragrance will be an exciting way to reach new fans while connecting with those people who already enjoy my music. I have always ...Show more »
Creating a fragrance will be an exciting way to reach new fans while connecting with those people who already enjoy my music. I have always admired Tommy Hilfiger and am very excited about this new venture with Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries. [Response to his 2005 Fragrance line, 'Blue Star Men'] Show less «
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