- Born
- Birth nameEnrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
- Nicknames
- Quique
- "E"
- Kike
- EI
- Super Nova
- The Latin Lover
- The King of Latin Pop
- Height6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- 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.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Musica
- ChildrenLucy IglesiasNicholas IglesiasMary Iglesias
- RelativesChad McQueen(Cousin)
- Known for the mole he had on his right cheek
- Athletic body
- High jumping on the stage
- Sexy voice
- Decided to part with his trademark mole after a doctor told him it could become cancerous.
- His father is of Spanish descent. His mother, who is from the Philippines, has Spanish, as well as Asian-Filipino, ancestry.
- The same writing team that wrote singer Cher's "Believe" wrote his hit "Bailamos.".
- Is the first Latin artist to have the most #1 singles on Latin Billboard Charts history.
- Has five younger half siblings on his father's side, Miguel, Rodrigo, twins Victoria & Christina and Guillermo. On his mother's side he has two younger half sisters, Tamara Falcó and Ana Boyer.
- If you're buying an album because of the face on it, you're stupid.
- 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 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
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