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Enrique Iglesias Profile |
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Birth Date: May 8, 1975
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Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
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Birth
Name: Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
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Height:
6'2"
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Biography |
Enrique Iglesias is a Miami-based singing sensation and
multimillion-album seller. Enrique is son of famous Spanish
singer Julio Iglesias and Spanish-mestiza Philippine
socialite Isabel Preysler. He is the brother of Chabeli
Iglesias and Julio José Iglesias.
After the widely publicized kidnapping of his grandfather in
Spain, Iglesias moved to Miami, Florida in 1985, at age 10.
While in Miami, Enrique enjoyed the luxury of being the son
of a billionaire, but he developed a taste for simpler
things, a fact that would later surface in his concerts,
where he appeared in plain clothes, including white cotton
shirts.
Iglesias first performed while in high school, in the
musical Hello Dolly. While attending the University of
Miami, he was auditioned by his future manager, who was
impressed. Using the pseudonym Enrique Martínez, the two
promoted his demos across various record labels. Months
later, Iglesias was signed by Fonovisa and went to Toronto
to record his first album in total anonymity. |
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Other
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Son of Julio Iglesias
The same writing team that wrote singer Cher's "Believe"
wrote his hit "Bailamos."
Considers himself a songwriter first, and singer second.
Son of Filipina beauty Isabel Preysler
Younger brother of Julio Iglesias Jr.
Number #1 Spanish album: Quizas (Latin Billboard Charts)
Has two half twin sisters, Cristina and Victoria.
Sisters: Chabeli, Tamara and Ana.
Brothers: Julio Jose and Michael Alexander.
Appeared on the cover of the Spanish edition of 'Rolling
Stone', December 15th, 2002.
Number #3 Spanish Song: "Para Que La Vida" (Latin Billboard
Charts).
Number #1 song "Para Que La Vida" on Latin Billboard Music
Charts.
Has had 16 number #1 songs.
Is the first Latin artist to have the most #1 singles on
Latin Billboard Charts history.
Had a mole on his right cheek removed. [April 2003]
His song "Quizas" ("Maybe") is about his dad, Julio Iglesias.
Quizas received a Latin Grammy nomimation for Best Male Pop
Vocal Album (2003)
"Be With You" received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance
Recording (2001)
Decided to part with his trademark mole after a doctor told
him it could become cancerous.
Won The Latin Grammy For "Best Male Pop Vocal Album"
[September 3rd, 2003]
His new single, "Addicted", is from his [new] 4th English
album titled "7" Enrique's album is due out November 25th,
2003.
Born in Madrid, Spain, but grew up in Miami, Florida.
His song "Addicted" debuted on Casey Kasem's AT40 on
November 16th, 2003 at #38
Song "Addicted" is #37 on Casey Kasem's AT40 [November 23rd,
2003]
His song "Addicted" only went up to #26 on Casey Kasem's
American Top 40
Was Ryan Seacrest's first musical guest on his new show
"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" on 12 January 2004.
Co-wrote Clay Aiken's song "The Way"
He is half Spaniard and half Filipino.
Has two half brothers, Miguel Alejandro (1997), Rodrigo
(1999), and half twin sisters, Victoria and Cristina (2001).
Sister, Chabeli Iglesias, is a Spanish singer-actress.
In Spanish his song "Bailamos" means "we dance" and "Para
Que La Vida" means "why there's life" .
Was the executive producer on his albums, Escape, Quizas,
and Seven.
His favorite food is Sushi, but he says he's also a big fan
of fast food restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King and
Taco Bell.
Wrote all the songs on his Escape, Quizas and Seven albums.
When he was about 9 years old, his grandfather was kidnapped
but later found safe and well.
Appeared on "On-air with Ryan Seacrest" on 19 May 2004. He
was interviewed by a fan of the show named "Super Enrique
Fan." He was interviewed before his performance at the Wango
Tango Concert held 15 May 2004. He sang "Addicted," "Hero"
and "Bailamos."
At the Wango Tango Concert held 15 May 2004. He sang
"Addicted," "Hero" and "Bailamos."
August 2004; chosen as a renowned songwriter to sit on the
executive committee to choose the Maxell Song of the Year.
15 September 2004: In the 7th Annual In Style Magazine's
"What's Hot Now" Poll, he almost beat out Clay Aiken for the
title of Sexiest Singer.
Including both his English and Spanish albums, Enrique named
his album "Seven" because it was his 7th album all together.
November 2004; Enrique will be on the board of advisory in
the project "International Year of Microcredit." The project
offers small loans to business people in impoverished
countries.
December 2004: His song "Not In Love" was voted #3 Best
Dance Track/Song by Billboard Magazine for the year 2004.
2005; Presented the new Viceroy watch collection 'Señas de
Identidad' at Munreco Building in Madrid, Spain.
Spokesman for the fragrance 'Blue Star Men' by Tommy
Hilfiger. The fragrance line is set to launch Fall 2005 (Beyonce
is the spokeswoman for 'Blue Star Women' by Tommy Hilfiger.)
[2005]
Has two dogs; Grammy [Golden Retriver] and Lucas [German
Shepherd]
Shares birthdays with: Melissa Gilbert, David Keith, and
Matthew Davis.
His on-screen debut in "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" (2003)
was the last footage of him with his trademark mole. |
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damn sexy 'n' cooooooool
im dreaming to meet you in person. i want to watch your concert in different country. but i just watching you in your tv and video clips.
i wish i can.
good luck and merry christmas and a happy new year.