Enrique Iglesias Biography

Fast Facts

• Has teamed with the charitable organization Love Hope Strength to use his concerts to support cancer research efforts
• In 2016, received the Guinness World Record for the longest stay as No․ 1 on the Hot Latin Songs Billboard chart
• Partnered with the organization Save The Children in 2017 to help raise money for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria
• Is the cousin of actor Steven R․ McQueen
• Born to singer Julio Iglesias and journalist Isabel Preysler
• Borrowed money from his childhood nanny to record his first demo song
• Quote: "When you follow your dreams, everything happens․ And if it is music, take it seriously․"
• Quote: "Touring is my favorite thing․ I love the adrenaline I feel when I'm on stage and the energy I get from my fans․"
• Quote: "The power of music in Spanish is so strong that I couldn't stay away from it ․․․ the language and imagery is less direct, the melodies and rhythms are intricate․"
• Became the first artist to perform a Spanish-language single on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno․"
• In 2007, he became the first Western singer to perform in Syria in 30 years
• Is a certified airplane pilot