Julio Iglesias is an iconic Spanish singer-songwriter regarded as one of the most successful artists of all time. Some of his notable hits include Un Canto A Galicia, Manuela and To All the Girls I've Loved Before. In 2013, he was honored with an induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He was born to renowned gynecologist Julio Iglesias, Sr. and María del Rosario de la Cueva y Perignat. In 1971, he got married to journalist and television host Isabel Preysler, with whom he had three children, including renowned singer Enrique Iglesias. After his marriage ended in 1979, he began a long term relationship with model Miranda Rijnsburger, with whom he fathered five children. He and Miranda tied the knot in 2010.
In 2005, he became an official citizen of the Dominican Republic.
During his youthful years, he was the goalkeeper of Real Madrid Castilla. However, his professional football career came to an end after he had a serious car accident that left him unable to walk for a number of years.
In 2013, he entered into the Guinness World Records as the best-selling male Latin artist in the world.
I listen to the people. That was a big reason for my life, maybe the main reason, I'm singing because I love it when people say to me, 'Thank you.' I thank them. It's a marriage.Julio Iglesias
I used to play football for Real Madrid, and to be on stage for two hours, I can tell you it takes the same amount of strength.Julio Iglesias
The success my children have had has helped me immensely. I've showed them a certain respect for this career.Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias is a famous Spanish singer-songwriter, who was born on September 23, 1943. As a person born on this date, Julio Iglesias is listed in our database as the 14th most popular celebrity for the day (September 23) and the 32nd most popular for the year (1943).
People born on September 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scales. Julio Iglesias is the 370th most popular Libra.
Aside from information specific to Julio Iglesias' birthday, Julio Iglesias is the 38th most famous Spanish and ranks 45th in famous people born in Madrid, Spain.
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