Enrique Iglesias Biography


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EnriqueEnrique Iglesias is no longer living in the shadow of his famous father, Latin legend Julio Iglesias. Enrique is on his way to becoming a household name with the success of his single "Bailamos," which was featured in the 1999 Will Smith film Wild Wild West. Although several major labels rejected him at the outset of his career, Enrique went on to top the charts in 1995 with his self-titled debut album, which sold over one million copies in Latin America and produced five hit singles. He followed up with Vivir in 1997, also a huge commercial success.
Enrique is part of a growing number of Latin artists being lured into the crossover market, with Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin leading the way. Although "Bailamos," with its Spanglish lyrics, is hugely successful, Enrique is reluctant to record a record entirely in English: "I gotta remember something-what got me here was Spanish."

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler is a singer/songwriter of Asian and European ancestry.
Iglesias's career started on Indie label Fonovisa who helped turn him into one of the most popular artists in Latin America and in the Latin market in the United States, selling more Spanish albums than any other artists in that period of time. Before the turn of the millennium he made a crossover into the mainstream English market and signed a unique multi-album deal with Universal Music for an unprecedented $48,000,000, with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope to release English albums.

Iglesias has had five Billboard Chart #1s in English and holds the record for producing seventeen number 1 Spanish language hits singles on the Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks. His album sales currently total over 41 million, making him one of the biggest-selling Spanish musical artists in the world.



Career Highlights
Non-acting careers:
Big break: Enrique is on his way to becoming a household name with the success of his single "Bailamos," which was featured in the 1999 Will Smith film Wild Wild West.
Defining characters:
Best movies:
Best TV:
Stage credits:
Endorsements: Pepsi
Other notable appearances/credits:
Top awards: won the name of (king of latin pop)in 2009
Other:

Enrique Iglesias Relationships
Family:

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Father:
Julio Iglesias
born September 23, 1943 in Madrid) is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums.




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Mother: Isabel Preysler
born on February 18, 1951 in Manila, Philippines), also known as Isabel Preysler, is a Filipina journalist, model, socialite, and former television host.




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brother: Julio José Iglesias Jr. Preysler
born on February 25, 1973 in Madrid, Spain) better known as Julio Iglesias Jr., is a Spanish Filipino pop singer and model. In 2008, he was declared the winner of the CMT competition Gone County.









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Sister: María Isabel Iglesias Preysler (born September 3, 1971, Cascais, Portugal) better known as Chábeli Iglesias, is a Spanish Filipina journalist based in Washington D.C..









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Half Sister:
Young Filipina fashion designer, Tamara Falco, the 26-year-old second youngest daughter of Isabel Preysler, is recently being hailed as the Paris Hilton of Spain by the media due to her recent TV appearances in which she appears speaking in..










Romance(s):

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He publicly has dated tennis star Anna Kournikova, whom he met on the set of his music video Escape. Many reports showed up since 2007 of their splitting. In 2008, after Enrique made a publicity joke, there were reports of the couple's having been married formerly and now divorced. Enrique has stated subsequently in interviews that it was simply a joke, and that they are still very much together.






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Girlfriend:
anna kournikova
Tennis Player










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Ex-Girlfriend: sofia vergara
Model, TV Personality










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Ex-Girlfriend: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Actress, producer, and singer-songwriter









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Ex-Girlfriend: Christina Maria Aguilera
Singer















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Ex-Girlfriend: Alicia Machado
Actress and former Miss Yaracuy 1995, Miss Venuezela 1995 and Miss Universe 1996.












Enrique Iglesias in Relationships:

Enrique Iglesias has frequent emotional outbursts due to his fiery temper and flixster.actor.standard.01.770677859 - flixsteremotional impulsiveness. Iglesias
expresses himself very directly and honestly and no one has to guess what his true feelings are. However, Enrique Iglesias dislikes showing any personal weakness or his need for support, comfort and nurturing. He is often impatient with himself and others. Enrique abhors emotional dependency and dislikes "complainers".

In a love relationship, Enrique Iglesias is more interested in the person's sense of humor and intelligence than in her physique. Enrique likes a partner who is mentally alive and keeps him guessing and Enrique Iglesias becomes restless and bored with someone who never asks questions, changes or surprises him. It is very important to Enrique Iglesias' happiness to talk, share ideas, go places together and learn new things together. Enrique Iglesias needs ample social stimulation, is somewhat of a flirt, and likes to have many friends of both sexes. Iglesias finds a possessive, jealous partner very stifling.

Enrique Iglesias often hides his affection, or finds his feelings difficult to express or get across to the person he loves. Being openly affectionate and trusting often does not seem safe to Enrique. He may feel his love will not be appreciated or reciprocated. Enrique Iglesias may get involved in secret love relationships or fall in love with a person who is quite unavailable to him. Love and sacrifice often seem to go hand in hand for Enrique Iglesias - having to give something up to be with the one he loves, or having to relinquish some person or some aspect of an important love relationship.

He is open and progressive in his attitude towards love relationships and romance, and spontaneous and free in the way he expresses his love. Enrique Iglesias is always willing to experiment and try anything new that his partner suggests, and he enjoys being surprised. A relationship in which both Enrique and his partner have a good deal of freedom and independence will hold Iglesias' interest much more than a safe, predictable one. Enrique Iglesias has a very erotic and sexual nature and may often find himself drawn to another person by a kind of inner compulsion. Iglesias could become quite obsessed by someone and he has a tendency to control and manipulate his relationships.
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Interesting facts About Enrique Iglesias

  • He never wears a watch and only carries on him. He firmly believes in love at first sight. He believes in outer space. Apparently.......he sleeps with a pillow between his legs. He brushes his teeth five times per day. He loves it when a girl caress his hair and neck the most!!!

Enrique Iglesias' Awards & Achievements


This is the list of awards nominations and won given to Enrique Iglesias



1996

  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Best Interpretation (Si Tú Te Vas)
  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Best Composer (Si Tú Te Vas)
  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Best New Artist
  • Premios Eres: Best Song
  • Premios Eres: Best Video
  • Premios Eres: Best Launch
  • Ace Award: Vocalist of the Year
  • Premio TV Novelas: Best Male Vocalist
  • Billboard Award: Album of the Year - New Artist
  • World Music Award: Hispanic Artist of the Year
  • World Music Award: Revelación of the Year
1997

  • Grammy: Best Latin Performer
  • ASCAP Award: Si Tú Te Vas
  • ASCAP Award: No Llores Por Mí
  • ASCAP Award: Por Amarte
  • ACE Award: Performer of the Year
  • Radio Music Awards: Best Artist Contemporary Format
1998

  • Billboard Award: Best Latin Pop Artist

1999


  • American Music Award: Favorite Latin Artist
2001

  • World Music Award: Best Selling Pop Male Artist
  • World Music Award: Best Selling European Pop Artist
  • World Music Award: Best Latin Artist
  • American Music Award: Favorite Latin Artist
2002

  • Premio Ondas: Most Successful Spanish Artist of the Last Decade
  • American Music Award: Favorite Latin Artist
  • National Music Award: Favorite Album (Escape)

2003


  • Latin Grammy: Best Male Pop Album (Quizás)
2004

2005

  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Not in Love/No Es Amor Club Remixes
2007

  • TMF Award: Best International Video (Do You Know)
2008

  • Best International Artist: Radio Regenbogen Awards in Germany
  • International Male Artist 2007: Bulgaria's Fan Tv.
  • World Music Awards: Best Selling Latin Performer
  • World Music Awards: Best Selling Spanish Artist
  • American Music Award: Favorite Latin Artist

2009


  • NRJ Music Award: Best International Artist Of The Year
  • ASCAP Award Compositor: Best song "¿Dónde están corazón?" [11]
  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Best Pop Album(95/08 Éxitos)
  • Premio Lo Nuestro: Best Pop Song (Lloro por ti)[12]
  • Billboard Award: Hot Latin Songs "Artist of the year"
  • Billboard Award: Top Latin Album "95/08"
  • Billboard Award: Top Male Latin Album "95/08"
  • Billboard Award: Pop Theme Airplay "¿Dónde están corazón?"
  • Billboard Award: Best Pop Solitaire Album "95/08"
  • Billboard Award: Best Greatest Hits Album "95/08" [13] [14]
  • Urban Music Award: Best International Act
  • Premios Juventud: Mi Concierto Favorito Enrique Iglesias con Aventura(“Tour 2008”)

and he won the name of (king of latin pop)in 2009

Enrique Iglesias' Upcoming Projects






Enrique Iglesias Links
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