Julio Iglesias Spanish Singer Born 1943 in Madrid
Julio Iglesias · singer and songwriter · Spanish
Biography
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer born on 23 September 1943 in Madrid. He belongs to Hermanos.
Early life
Julio Iglesias was educated at Complutense University of Madrid (licentiate, law).
Career
Other members of Hermanos on record include Plácido Domingo. The records show 67 albums and 13 singles released between 1968 and 2015. The first title in the list is La vida sigue igual / El amor es presentir (1968); the latest is México (2015). Listed genres include pop music and latin pop. His instruments include guitar. Releases appeared through Sony Music.
His 2 screen credits include Un instante en la vida ajena (2003) and La vida sigue igual (1969). Real Madrid Castilla appears among his teams on record.
Recognition
In 1988, he won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Un hombre solo. He has also won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) and the Knight of the Legion of Honour (2007). Julio Iglesias also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording in 1981 for Hey!. Awards come to 12 wins and one nomination in total.
Personal life
He has been married to Miranda Rynsburger since 2010. Earlier marriages on record are to Isabel Preysler (1971 to 1978). He is the father of Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Jr. and Chabeli Iglesias, and has 5 children in total.
Groups and bands
- Hermanos
Discography
80 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | México | Album |
| 2014 | 1 The Collection | Album |
| 2011 | 1 | Album |
| 2007 | Quelque chose de France | Album |
| 2006 | Romantic Classics | Album |
| 2005 | L'Homme que je suis | Album |
| 2004 | En français... | Album |
| 2004 | Love Songs | Album |
| 2003 | Divorcio | Album |
| 2001 | Ao Meu Brasil | Album |
| 2000 | Noche de cuatro lunas | Album |
| 1998 | Ma Vie: Mes Plus Grands Succès | Album |
| 1998 | Mi Vida – Grandes éxitos | Album |
| 1998 | Minha Vida: Grandes Sucessos | Album |
| 1998 | My Life – The Greatest Hits | Album |
Show all 80 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tango | Album |
| 1995 | La carretera | Album |
| 1994 | Crazy | Album |
| 1992 | Calor | Album |
| 1990 | Starry Night | Album |
| 1989 | Raíces | Album |
| 1988 | Non-Stop | Album |
| 1987 | Lo mejor de tu vida / Evadiéndome | Single |
| 1987 | Que no se rompa la noche | Single |
| 1987 | Tutto l'amore che ti manca | Album |
| 1987 | Un hombre solo | Album |
| 1985 | Libra | Album |
| 1984 | 1100 Bel Air Place | Album |
| 1984 | All of You | Single |
| 1984 | Julio | Album |
| 1984 | To All the Girls I've Loved Before | Single |
| 1983 | En concierto | Album |
| 1983 | Internacional | Album |
| 1983 | Julio | Album |
| 1982 | Amor | Album |
| 1982 | Et l'amour crea la femme | Album |
| 1982 | Momenti | Album |
| 1982 | Momentos | Album |
| 1982 | Momentos | Album |
| 1981 | Begin the Beguine | Album |
| 1981 | De niña a mujer | Album |
| 1981 | De Niña a Mujer | Album |
| 1981 | Minhas canções preferidas | Album |
| 1981 | Viens m'embrasser / L'amour au grand soleil | Single |
| 1981 | Zärtlichkeiten | Album |
| 1980 | Amanti | Album |
| 1980 | Hey! | Album |
| 1980 | Sentimental | Album |
| 1979 | À vous les femmes | Album |
| 1979 | Innamorarsi Alla Mia Età | Album |
| 1979 | Ou est passée ma boheme ? / L'amour c'est quoi ? | Single |
| 1979 | Pauvres diables / Je l'aime encore | Single |
| 1978 | Aimer La Vie | Album |
| 1978 | Ás vezes Tu Ás vezes Eu | Album |
| 1978 | Da Manuela a Pensami | Album |
| 1978 | Ein Weihnachtsabend mit Julio Iglesias | Album |
| 1978 | Emociones | Album |
| 1978 | Er war ja nur ein Zigeuner | Album |
| 1978 | Pensami / Stai | Single |
| 1978 | Sono un pirata, sono un signore | Album |
| 1978 | The 24 Greatest Songs | Album |
| 1977 | A mis 33 años | Album |
| 1976 | America | Album |
| 1976 | Se mi lasci non vale | Album |
| 1975 | Abrázame / Quiero | Single |
| 1975 | Desde México | Album |
| 1975 | El Amor | Album |
| 1974 | A flor de piel | Album |
| 1973 | Así Nacemos | Album |
| 1973 | Soy | Album |
| 1973 | Und das Meer singt sein Lied | Album |
| 1972 | Por una mujer | Album |
| 1972 | Un canto a Galicia | Album |
| 1971 | Un canto a Galicia / Como el Álamo al camino | Single |
| 1970 | Chiquilla / Hace unos años | Single |
| 1970 | Gwendolyne | Album |
| 1970 | Gwendolyne / Bla, Bla, Bla | Single |
| 1969 | Yo Canto | Album |
| 1968 | La vida sigue igual / El amor es presentir | Single |
| Fidèle | Album |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Dearest Son of Madrid | Won | |
| 2013 | Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2012 | gold Medal of the Community of Madrid | Won | |
| 2007 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2002 | International Latin Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2001 | Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year | Won | |
| 1998 | Favorite Latin Artist | Won | |
| 1995 | Lo Nuestro Excellence Award | Won | |
| 1994 | Premios Ondas | Won | |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album | Un hombre solo | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1981 | Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording | Hey! | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Un instante en la vida ajena | Film | |
| 1969 | La vida sigue igual | Film |
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid Castilla | Goalkeeper | |
| Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Goalkeeper |
Julio Iglesias on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 694K @julioiglesias
- Engagement rate
- 9.44% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 60,386
- Average comments
- 5,128 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Julio Iglesias Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Julio Iglesias?
Julio Iglesias is 83 years old, born on 23 September 1943 in Madrid.
What is Julio Iglesias known for?
Julio Iglesias is known as a member of Hermanos.
What is Julio Iglesias’s nationality?
Julio Iglesias is Spanish, born in Madrid.
Who is Julio Iglesias married to?
Julio Iglesias is married to Miranda Rynsburger; they married in 2010.
Has Julio Iglesias won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q122003), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Alejandro Vilar · CC0
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