Embark on a journey through the life and career of Enrique Iglesias with 21 fascinating facts about this iconic artist. From his beginnings in music to his global fame, Enrique’s story is a mix of passion, dedication, and chart-topping hits. Discover the lesser-known sides of this beloved singer, from his family connections to his achievements in the music industry.
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Enrique Iglesias Facts
1- Enrique was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid Spain
2- Enrique’s first album was self-titled album named ‘Enrique Iglesias’ released in 1995
3- In 2002, he received the Most Successful Spanish Artist of the Decade award at Premios Ondas.
4- Enrique Iglesias Ranked #44 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists.
5- He ventured into acting with the film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mexico’ in 2003 and shared the screen with Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Johnny Depp
6- His song “Bailamos (We Dance)” became No.1 hit in the US Chart
7- He used to practice his singing without his parents knowing.
8- His father is of Spanish descent. His mother, who is from the Philippines, has Spanish, as well as Asian-Filipino, ancestry.
9- Enrique is the youngest of the three children
10- Enrique Iglesias Moved from Spain to Miami at age 8.
11- He has had five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles
12- Enrique loves sportswear
13- Enrique Iglesias Appeared on the cover of the Spanish edition of ‘Rolling Stone’, December 15th, 2002.
14- He toured 16 countries and gave 50 sold-out shows for the ‘One-Night Stand World Tour’.
15- He has sold over 100 million records worldwide
16- In late 2001, Enrique Iglesias started a relationship with Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova.
17- Enrique Iglesias wrote and performed songs at many Miami restaurants with his friends
18- He doesn’t wear a watch and hates getting up before 7 am.
19- Enrique known as the ‘King of Latin Pop’
20- In December 2016, Billboard magazine named him the 14th most successful and top male dance club artist of all time
21- When he was 9, someone kidnapped his grandfather. Luckily, the old man was found safe and healthy some time later.
