Julio Iglesias

Date of Birth: September 23, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Julio Iglesias, born Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer. He was born on September 23, 1943, in Madrid, Spain. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful European singers in the world, having sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages. His career in music started somewhat unexpectedly; after a car accident in 1962 ended his promising career as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid, Iglesias turned to music during his lengthy recovery. He went on to release his first album, “Yo Canto,” in 1969, which catapulted him to fame. Over the decades, Iglesias has won numerous awards, including a Grammy, and has been honored with various accolades for his contributions to music and culture. He continues to be a beloved figure in the world of Latin and international music.

5 Interesting Facts about Julio Iglesias

1. Julio Iglesias originally planned to become a lawyer before his music career took off.

2. He holds the Guinness World Record for the Best-selling Male Latin Artist.

3. Iglesias has released over 80 albums and performed in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, French, and Italian.

4. He was a professional footballer for Real Madrid before a car accident ended his sports career.

5. Iglesias has received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julio Iglesias

1. “Love is like wine. To sip is fine, but to empty the bottle is a headache.”

2. “You don’t find happiness, you make happiness.”

3. “Passion has always been important to me. That won’t change.”

4. “You try to avoid the mistakes you made in your youth.”

5. “My inspiration is always the same: love and life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Julio Iglesias’ highest net worth achieved has been estimated at around $600 million.

Children

Julio Iglesias has eight children. He had three children with his first wife, Isabel Preysler: Chabeli Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Jr., and Enrique Iglesias, who is also a famous singer. He has five children with his second wife, Miranda Rijnsburger: Miguel Alejandro, Rodrigo, Victoria, Cristina, and Guillermo Iglesias.