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Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer who has become one of the most commercially successful Spanish singers in the world. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide, performed in over 5,000 concerts, and been honored with numerous prestigious awards throughout his illustrious career.
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About the Julio Iglesias
Julio Jose Iglesias de la Cuevais a Spanish singer, songwriter and former professional footballer. Iglesias is recognized as the most commercially successful Spanish singer in the world and one of the top record sellers in music history, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide in 14 languages. It is estimated that during his career he has performed in more than 5,000 concerts, for over 60 million people in five continents. In April 2013, Iglesias was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 1983, Iglesias was celebrated as having recorded songs in the most languages in the world, and in 2013 for being the best-selling male Latin artist of all-time. In April 2013 in Beijing, he was honoured as the most popular international artist in China. In Brazil, France, Italy and elsewhere, Iglesias is the most successful foreign record seller, while in his home country, Spain, he has sold the most records in history, with 23 million records.
During his career, Iglesias has won many awards in the music industry, including the Grammy, Latin Grammy, World Music Award, Billboard Music Award, American Music Award and Lo Nuestro Award. He has been awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts of Spain and the Legion of Honour of France. UNICEF named him Special Ambassador for the Performing Arts in 1989. He has had a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1985.
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Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer who has become one of the most commercially successful Spanish singers in the world.
Julio Iglesias has sold more than 150 million records worldwide in 14 different languages.
It is estimated that during his career, Julio Iglesias has performed in more than 5,000 concerts for over 60 million people in five continents.
Julio Iglesias has won many awards in the music industry, including the Grammy, Latin Grammy, World Music Award, Billboard Music Award, American Music Award, and Lo Nuestro Award. He has also been awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts of Spain and the Legion of Honour of France.
In April 2013, Julio Iglesias was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In Brazil, France, Italy, and elsewhere, Julio Iglesias is the most successful foreign record seller, while in his home country of Spain, he has sold the most records in history, with 23 million records.
Julio Iglesias was a former professional footballer before becoming a successful singer and songwriter.
8 Quotes by Julio Iglesias
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When the painting is hanging on your wall for a long time, you don’t notice it. You get tired of it, even if it’s a Picasso. When the next generation inherits the painting, they sell it. I don’t want to be sold.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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You try to avoid the mistakes you made in the past.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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The success my children have had has helped me immensely. I’ve showed them a certain respect for this career.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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I’m the Latin artist who has been the most successful in history at representing the Latin culture. The stylings of my words are immodest, but it’s the truth.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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When you get to the 35-year mark in your career, you make albums for your fans to love you more, so they don’t forget about you.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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You don’t find me too bald, do you? Old, and bald, and with a belly?
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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My children have become popular, and they show a tremendous love for the public. They’re professionals.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer
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You retire when you are sick and when you can’t do it any more or when the public retires you. That’s the most painful, because that’s the one that leaves you wanting to accomplish more.
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer