Enrique Iglesias
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Enrique Iglesias born as Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler is a Miami based singing icon and multi million album seller. He was exposed to three different cultures and musical influences Hispanic, European, and American.
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About
The best selling Latin artist, Enrique Iglesias was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain. His father is Julio Iglesias, a well-known artist. When Enrique reached the age of five years old, he and his father moved to Miami. He started in 1995 in Spanish when he came out as Enrique Martinez from Central America. Enrique wanted to make a name for himself. He went from town to town giving out his demos. He has his first album recorded in Toronto, which was named Tape. It sold more than a million units in three months, which was great achievement for a Spanish album. His track "Bailamos" in 1999 became a hit in Los Angeles and New York, and was featured on the sountrack for Wild Wild West. The song went to #1 on Billboard and Enrique was a superstar. Enrique, his first english album went double platinum in the US and quadruple Platinum worldwide.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1996 | Premio Lo Nuestro | Best Interpretation (Si Tú Te Vas) |
| 1996 | Premio Lo Nuestro | Best Composer (Si Tú Te Vas) |
| 1996 | Premio Lo Nuestro | Best New Artist |
| 1996 | Premios Eres | Best Song |
| 1996 | Premios Eres | Best Video |
| 1996 | Premios Eres | Best Launch |
| 1996 | Ace Award | Vocalist of the Year |
| 1996 | Premio TV Novelas | Best Male Vocalist |
| 1996 | Billboard Award | Album of the Year - New Artist |
| 1996 | World Music Award | Hispanic Artist of the Year |
| 1996 | World Music Award | Revelación of the Year |
| 1997 | Grammy Award | Best Latin Pop Performance for "Enrique Iglesias" |
| 1997 | Billboard Music Award | Album of the Year Vivir |
| 1997 | ACE Award | Performer of the Year |
| 1997 | Billboard Music Award | Artist of the Year |
| 1997 | Radio Music Awards | Best Artist Contemporary Format |
| 1998 | Billboard Award | Best Latin Pop Artist |
| 1999 | American Music Award | Favorite Latin Artist Performance |
| 1999 | Ritmo Latino Music Award | Song of the Year for "Esperanza" |
| 2000 | VH1/Vogue Fashion Award | Most Fashionable Artist - Male |
| 2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Latino Artist |
| 2000 | Billboard Music Video Award | Best Latin Clip of the Year for "Ritmo Total" |
| 2001 | American Music Award | Favorite Latin Artist Performance |
| 2001 | Billboard Latin Music Award | Single Of The Year for "Solo Me Importas Tu" |
| 2001 | World Music Award | Best Selling Pop Male Artist |
| 2001 | World Music Award | Best Selling European Pop Artist |
| 2001 | Billboard Latin Music Award | Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year for "Solo Me Importas Tu" |
| 2002 | World Music Award | Best-Selling Latin Male Artist |
| 2002 | Billboard Latin Music Award | Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year for "Heroe (Remixes)" |
| 2002 | World Music Award | Best-Selling Pop Male Artist |
| 2002 | American Music Award | Favorite Latin Artist Performance |
| 2002 | National Music Award | Favorite Album Escape |
| 2003 | Latin Grammy | Best Male Pop Album Quizas |
| 2003 | Billboard Latin Music Award | Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year for "Escape/Escapar (Remixes)" |
| 2003 | American Music Award | Favorite Latin Artist Performance |
| 2004 | MTV India Award | Best Male Pop Act International |
| 2005 | Billboard Latin Music Award | Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year for "Not In Love/No Es Amor" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1995 | Enrique Iglesias | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1997 | Vivir | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1998 | Cosas Del Amor | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| 1999 | Enrique | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1999 | Certified 4x Platinum in Canada | |
| Certified 3x Platinum in Spain | ||
| Certified Platinum in Germany | ||
| Certified Platinum in Italy | ||
| Certified Platinum in Norway | ||
| Certified Gold in Denmark | ||
| 2001 | Escape | Certified 3x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified 4x Platinum in U.K. | ||
| Certified 5x Platinum in Ireland | ||
| Certified 6x Platinum in Canada | ||
| Certified 4x Platinum in Australia | ||
| Certified 3x Platinum in India | ||
| Certified 2x Platinum in Germany | ||
| 2002 | Quizas | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
| 2003 | Seven (7) | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Platinum in U.K. | ||
| Certified Platinum in Australia |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Latin Tracks | Adult Contemporary | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
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| 1995 | Si Tu Te Vas | 1 | Enrique Iglesias | ||
| 1996 | Experiencia Religiosa | 1 | Enrique Iglesias | ||
| 1996 | No Llores Por Mi | 1 | Enrique Iglesias | ||
| 1996 | Por Amarte | 1 | Enrique Iglesias | ||
| 1996 | Trapecista | 1 | Enrique Iglesias | ||
| 1997 | Enamorado Por Primera Vez | 1 | Vivir | ||
| 1997 | Miente | 1 | Vivir | ||
| 1997 | Revolucion | 6 | Vivir | ||
| 1997 | Solo En Ti | 1 | Vivir | ||
| 1998 | Al Despertar | 11 | Vivir | ||
| 1998 | Esperanza | 1 | Cosas Del Amor | ||
| 1998 | Lluvia Cae | 3 | Vivir | ||
| 1999 | Bailamos | 1 | 14 | 1 | Enrique |
| 1999 | Nunca Te Olvidare | 1 | Cosas Del Amor | ||
| 1999 | Rhythm Divine | 1 | 28 | Enrique | |
| 2000 | Be With You | 27 | Enrique | ||
| 2000 | Be With You | 2 | Enrique | ||
| 2001 | Hero | 1 | 1 | 3 | Escape |
| 2002 | Escape | 25 | 12 | Escape | |
| 2002 | Mentiroso | 1 | Quizas | ||
| 2003 | Para Que La Vida | 1 | Quizas | ||
| 2004 | Addicted | 9 | Seven (7) | ||
| 2004 | Not In Love | 27 | Seven (7) | ||
| 2007 | Do You Know? (The Ping Pong song) / Dilemo | 1 | Insomniac |
News
Tours & Concerts
11/30/2006 - New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom
12/1/2006 - Atlantic City, NJ Borgata
12/3/2006 - Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
12/5/2006 - Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
12/7/2006 - Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern LG
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1999 | Bailamos | Universal International | Enrique |
| 1999 | Rhythm Divine | Interscope | Enrique |
| 2000 | Solo Me Importas Tu | Interscope | Vivir |
| 2000 | Sad Eyes | Universal International | Enrique |
| 2000 | Be With You | Interscope | Enrique |
| 2001 | Hero | Interscope | Escape |
| 2002 | Maybe | Universal International | Escape |
| 2002 | Love To See You Cry | Sony International | Escape |
| 2002 | Don't Turn Off The Lights | Sony International | Escape |
| 2003 | Addicted | Interscope | Seven (7) |
| 2004 | Not In Love | Sony International | Seven (7) |
| 2007 | Do You Know? (The Ping Pong song) | Sony International | Insomniac |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- On April 2003, he had a mole removed on his right cheek.
- He is half Spaniard and half Filipino.
- His favorite food is Sushi.
- He has two dogs named Grammy and Lucas.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Latin | Pop
