Julio IglesiasJulio Iglesias is a Spanish singer and songwriter best known in this century as the father of Enrique Iglesias, a famous singer, songwriter, and producer. Julio Iglesias’ songs and albums have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Julio Iglesias |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 78 years old |
| Birth Date: | 23 September 1943 |
| Birth Place: | Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 87 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Miranda Rijnsburger (m. 2010), Isabel Preysler (m. 1971–1979) |
| Children: | Yes (Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Chabeli Iglesias, Miguel Alejandro Iglesias, Victoria Iglesias, Guillermo Iglesias-Rijnsburger, Rodrigo Iglesias, Cristina Iglesias) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $650 million |
| Last Updated: | February 2024 |
Julio Iglesias Biography
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva was born in Madrid, Spain, on September 23, 1943. Julio Iglesias Sr., his father, was a well-known gynecologist who died in 2005, and his mother, Maria del Rosario de la Cueva y Perignat, died in 2002. Around 1983, his parents divorced. Julio Iglesias studied law at Madrid’s Universidad CEU San Pablo while also playing football. He was also the goalkeeper for Real Madrid Castilla. Later, he planned to look at the Bell Educational Trust language school in England, but he earned a law degree from the Complutense University of Madrid.
Julio Iglesias Age, Height, Weight
Julio Iglesias was born on September 23, 1943, and is 78 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.85 meters, and his weight is 87 kilograms.
Career
Julio Iglesias had a bad car accident that left him unable to move for a couple of years, which ended his career as a goalkeeper. While recovering from the accident, he had to play the guitar to move his fingers, which a nurse gave him, and since then, he has discovered his talent. Julio won the Benidorm International Song Festival in 1968 and decided to take his career to the next level.
Julio Iglesias released his first album, Yo Canto, in 1969, and it was a huge success, reaching the top of the Spanish charts and even reaching third place for a while. He continued to release many albums, but the most successful and well-known are Soy, released in 1973, A Flor De Piel, released in 1974, El Amor, released in 1975, De nia a Mujer, released in 1981, 1100 Bel Air Place, released in 1984, and others.
Divorcio, Romantic Classics, one, and México are among Julio Iglesias’s 2000+ hit albums. He has performed worldwide in Equatorial Guinea, Olympia in Paris, the Polyvalent Hall, and the Sala Palatului in Romania.
Julio Iglesias Achievements and Awards
Julio Iglesias has an impressive list of award nominations and wins. His honors include the first-ever American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist (1998), the title of First and Most Popular International Artist of All Time in China, the Guinness World Records title of Best-Selling Male Latin Artist in History, the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album (Un Hombre Solo), and numerous others. Since 1989, Julio Iglesias has served as a UNICEF Special Ambassador for the Performing Arts.
Julio Iglesias’s Net Worth in 2024
Julio Iglesias’ net worth is estimated to be $650 million as of February 2024. Most of his fortune stems from selling over 300 million albums and song copies in various languages and worldwide. In 2012, one of his concerts in Equatorial Guinea cost $1000 per ticket. Julio Iglesias has also invested in hotels and an airport in the Dominican Republic. Julio Iglesias paid $650,000 for a house in Miami in 1978. Julio Iglesias currently has a property in Miami listed for $150 million.
Julio Iglesias is a gifted Spanish singer. He is the father of internationally acclaimed singer Enrique Iglesias and Julio Iglesias, Jr. Julio Iglesias’ albums, which have sold over 300 million copies in various languages and worldwide. Since 2010, he has been married to model Miranda Rijnsburger.
Julio Iglesias Wife, Marriage
Julio Iglesias was married to Isabel Preysler, a TV host and socialite. They were married from 1971 to 1979. Julio and Isabel have two sons and one daughter, the famous singer Enrique Iglesias, singer Julio Iglesias, Jr., and socialite Chabeli Iglesias.
Julio Iglesias has been married to model Miranda Rijnsburger since 2010. Julio and Miranda currently reside in Miami, Florida, where their five children were born. Cristina Iglesias and Victoria Iglesias are their two daughters, and their three sons are Miguel Alejandro Iglesias, Guillermo Iglesias-Rijnsburger, and Rodrigo Iglesias.
