Enrique Iglesias

Birth Name:

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler

Birth Place:

Madrid, Spain

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

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: "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․"
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․"
Is a certified airplane pilot
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

2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only):Nominated

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