Enrique Iglesias facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Enrique Iglesias
Iglesias at the Euphoria World Tour in 2011
Born	Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (1975-05-08) 8 May 1975 (age 50) Madrid, Spain
Education	Gulliver Preparatory School University of Miami
Occupation	Singer songwriter record producer composer actor
Years active	1995–present
Works	Discography
Partner(s)	Anna Kournikova (2001–present)
Children	3
Parents	Julio Iglesias (father) Isabel Preysler (mother)
Relatives	Julio Iglesias Puga (grandfather) Chabeli Iglesias (sister) Julio Iglesias Jr. (brother) Neile Adams (great-aunt) Steven R. McQueen (second cousin)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Origin	Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Latin pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Fonovisa Universal Interscope Republic Sony RCA
Associated acts	Descemer Bueno Nicky Jam Pitbull Wisin & Yandel

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born May 8, 1975) is a famous Spanish singer and songwriter. He is known for his amazing songs in both Spanish and English. Many people call him the "King of Latin Pop" because he has sold over 70 million records worldwide!

Enrique has had many hit songs. He holds the record for the most number-one songs on Billboards Hot Latin Songs chart. He also has many number-one songs on Billboards Dance charts, more than any other male artist. In 2022, he was honored as the Top Latin Artist of All Time at the Latin Billboard Awards.

About Enrique Iglesias

Early Life and Family

Enrique Iglesias was born in Madrid, Spain. His father is the famous Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, and his mother is Isabel Preysler, a socialite and journalist from the Philippines. Enrique grew up with his two older siblings, Chábeli and Julio Jr.

When Enrique was six, his grandfather was kidnapped. For their safety, Enrique and his brother were sent to live with their father in Miami, USA. They were mostly raised by their nanny, Elvira Olivares, whom Enrique later thanked by dedicating his first album to her.

Enrique also found out later in life that he was born with a rare condition called situs inversus. This means some of his body's main organs, like his heart, are on the opposite side of where they usually are.

Starting His Music Career

Enrique didn't want his famous last name to help him become a singer. So, he secretly borrowed money from his nanny. He recorded a demo tape with one Spanish song and two English songs. He used the stage name Enrique Martínez and pretended to be a singer from Guatemala. He was signed by a Mexican record label called Fonovisa. To record his first album, he even moved to Canada for a short time!

Big Hits and Crossover Success

In 1995, Enrique released his first album, Enrique Iglesias. It had popular songs like "Si Tú Te Vas" and "Experiencia Religiosa". The album sold half a million copies in its first week, which was a huge deal for a non-English album! It even won him a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance.

His next albums, Vivir (1997) and Cosas del Amor (1998), made him even more famous. Songs like "Enamorado Por Primera Vez" and "Nunca Te Olvidaré" became big hits. He started playing sold-out concerts in many countries.

In 1999, Enrique started singing in English. The song "Bailamos" became a massive international hit. This led to him signing a big deal with Interscope Records. He then released his first English album, Enrique, which included popular songs like "Rhythm Divine" and a duet with Whitney Houston called "Could I Have This Kiss Forever". He even performed at the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show!

Escape and More Success

In 2001, Enrique released his second English album, Escape. This album was a huge success, selling over 10 million copies! The first single, "Hero", became a number-one hit in many countries. Enrique co-wrote all the songs on this album.

He went on a world tour with 50 sold-out shows. In 2002, he released a Spanish album called Quizás. This album was very personal, with the title song being about his relationship with his famous father. It was a fast-selling Spanish album and its music video was the first Spanish-language video to be shown on MTV's Total Request Live.

Seven and Insomniac

In 2003, Enrique released his seventh album, 7. It included songs like "Roamer" and "Be Yourself," which was about being independent. A remix of "Not in Love" with Kelis was a hit in Europe and Asia. He toured the world, even playing in countries like India and Egypt for the first time.

After a break, he released Insomniac in 2007. He named it that because he recorded it mostly at night! The song "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)" was a big hit. He also sang "Can You Hear Me" as the official song for the UEFA Euro 2008 football tournament.

Enrique Iglesias in 2007

Euphoria and S** and Love

In 2010, Enrique released Euphoria, his first album with both English and Spanish songs. It featured collaborations with artists like Akon, Usher, and Pitbull. The song "I Like It" with Pitbull was a huge success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another hit from this album was "Cuando Me Enamoro".

His tenth studio album, S** and Love, came out in 2014. It included the incredibly popular song "Bailando". This song was number one on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart for an amazing 41 weeks! The music video for "Bailando" was also the first Spanish-language video to reach one billion views on YouTube and now has over 3 billion views.

Enrique Iglesias performing with Pitbull in 2015

Recent Music and Tours

Since 2015, Enrique has continued to release popular singles. These include "El Perdón" with Nicky Jam, "Duele el Corazón" with Wisin, and "Súbeme la Radio" with Descemer Bueno and Zion & Lennox. Many of these songs have billions of views on YouTube!

In 2021, Enrique announced that his next albums would be called Final (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) because he plans to release music differently in the future, not necessarily as full albums. Final (Vol. 1) was released in 2021, and Final (Vol. 2) came out in 2024.

He has also been on big tours, including co-headlining tours with Ricky Martin and Pitbull. These tours have been very popular, with many sold-out shows across North America.

Other Work

Songwriting and Producing

Enrique is not just a singer; he also writes songs for other artists. He co-wrote "First Day of My Life" for Spice Girl Melanie C, which became a big hit in Europe. He also helped write "The Way" for American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken and Jennifer Lopez's song "Dance Again".

In 2000, he helped produce a musical called Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria. This show celebrated Latin music and culture.

Acting Roles

Enrique has also tried acting! He appeared in the movie Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) alongside stars like Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek. He played a character named Lorenzo who was good with guns.

He also had guest roles on TV shows like Two and a Half Men and How I Met Your Mother. In How I Met Your Mother, he played Gael, a guitar-playing, surfing, massage therapist.

Enrique has also appeared in commercials for big brands like Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, and Doritos.

Personal Life

Anna Kournikova

Since 2001, Enrique has been in a relationship with famous Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova. They have three children together: twins (a son and a daughter) born in 2017, and another daughter born in 2020. They live in Miami, Florida.

In 2003, Enrique had a mole removed from his face because he was worried it could become unhealthy over time.

Helping Others

Enrique Iglesias is also known for his charity work. In 2010, he helped with the "Download to Donate" project, which raised money for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. He worked with Mike Shinoda from the band Linkin Park on this project.

In 2013, he asked his fans to donate to the American Red Cross to help people affected by a big typhoon in the Philippines. He supports many other charities too, including City of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, and the Special Olympics.

Discography

Studio albums

Selected Filmography

Film and Television Roles

Soundtrack and Self Appearances

Tours

Headlining

• Vivir World Tour (1997)
• Cosas del Amor World Tour (1998)
• 2000 Tour (2000)
• One Night ... Tour (2002)
• Don't Turn Off The Lights Tour (2002)
• Seven World Tour (2004)
• Insomniac World Tour (2007)
• Greatest Hits Tour (2009)
• Euphoria Tour (2010–12)
• S** and Love Tour (2014–17)
• All the Hits Live (2018–19)

Co-headlining

• Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez Tour (with Jennifer Lopez) (2012)
• Enrique & Pitbull on Tour (with Pitbull) (2014–15)
• Enrique Iglesias And Pitbull Live! (with Pitbull) (2017)
• Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Live in Concert (with Ricky Martin) (2021)
• The Trilogy Tour (with Pitbull & Ricky Martin) (2023–24)

Awards and Nominations

Enrique Iglesias has won over 200 awards! These include 23 Billboard Music Awards, 36 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and 5 Latin Grammy Awards. He has also won a Grammy Award and many World Music Awards. In 2020, he received the "Top Latin Artist of All Time" award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Enrique Iglesias para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists