Julio Iglesias is a renowned Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer. He's considered the most commercially successful Spanish singer globally, having sold over 150 million records in 14 languages. His career boasts over 5,000 concerts, entertaining more than 60 million people across five continents. In 2013, he was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
September 1943: Birth of Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias was born in September 1943.
1955: Death of Maternal Grandfather
Julio Iglesias's maternal grandfather, José de la Cueva y Orejuela, passed away in 1955.
1963: Car Accident and Discovery of Musical Talent
In 1963, Julio Iglesias was involved in a serious car accident that left him unable to walk for two years. During his recovery, he discovered his musical talent while learning to play the guitar.
1968: Benidorm International Song Festival Win
Julio Iglesias won the Benidorm International Song Festival in 1968 with the song "La vida sigue igual".
1969: Film Debut
Julio Iglesias made his film debut in 1969 in "La vida sigue igual," playing a fictionalized version of himself.
1970: Eurovision Song Contest
Julio Iglesias represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with the song "Gwendolyne," finishing fourth.
January 1971: Marriage to Isabel Preysler
Julio Iglesias married Isabel Preysler, a Filipina television host, in January 1971.
September 1971: Birth of Chábeli
Chábeli, Julio Iglesias's first child with Isabel Preysler, was born in September 1971.
February 1973: Birth of Julio Jr.
Julio Iglesias Jr., the second child of Julio and Isabel, was born in February 1973.
1973: Release of Soy
Julio Iglesias released the album "Soy" in 1973.
1974: Release of A flor de piel
Julio Iglesias released the album "A flor de piel" in 1974, which included the European hit "Manuela".
May 1975: Birth of Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias, the third child of Julio Iglesias and Isabel Preysler, was born in May 1975.
July 1975: Alleged Affair and Paternity Claim
In July 1975, an alleged affair between Julio Iglesias and Maria Edite Santos resulted in a paternity claim regarding her son, Javier Sánchez.
1975: Success in Italian Market
In 1975, Julio Iglesias found success in the Italian market with the song "Se mi lasci non vale".
1976: Live Performance at the Olympia
In 1976, Julio Iglesias recorded a live album at the Olympia, Paris, which later featured in the film "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy".
1978: Purchase of Miami Residence
In 1978, Julio Iglesias bought a mansion on Indian Creek Island, Miami, for $650,000.
1979: Divorce from Isabel Preysler
Julio Iglesias and Isabel Preysler divorced in 1979.
1980: Marriage Annulment
Julio Iglesias and Isabel Preysler's marriage was annulled by the Catholic Church in 1980.
1983: Recorded songs in the most languages
In 1983, Julio Iglesias was credited with recording songs in the most languages in the world.
1983: Release of Julio
Julio Iglesias released the album "Julio" in 1983.
1984: Release of 1100 Bel Air Place
In 1984, Julio Iglesias released the album "1100 Bel Air Place," which established him as a star in the English-speaking music industry.
1985: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Julio Iglesias received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.
1988: Grammy Award and Duet with Stevie Wonder
Julio Iglesias won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for "Un hombre solo" and recorded a duet with Stevie Wonder, "My Love," on his "Non Stop" album in 1988.
1989: Cameo Appearance on The Golden Girls
Julio Iglesias made a cameo appearance as himself on "The Golden Girls" in 1989.
1989: UNICEF Special Ambassador
Julio Iglesias was named Special Ambassador for the Performing Arts by UNICEF in 1989.
1992: Start of Paternity Suit
Javier Sánchez initiated a paternity suit against Julio Iglesias in 1992.
1993: Collaboration with Frank Sinatra
Julio Iglesias recorded "Summer Wind" with Frank Sinatra in 1993.
1994: Release of Crazy
Julio Iglesias released the album "Crazy" in 1994, featuring duets with Dolly Parton, Sting, and Art Garfunkel.
1995: Excellence Award at Lo Nuestro Awards
Julio Iglesias received the Excellence Award at the 1995 Lo Nuestro Awards.
September 1997: Birth of Miguel Alejandro Iglesias
Miguel Alejandro Iglesias, son of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger, was born in September 1997.
April 1999: Birth of Rodrigo Iglesias
Rodrigo Iglesias, another son of Julio and Miranda, was born in April 1999.
May 2001: Birth of Cristina and Victoria Iglesias
Twin daughters, Cristina and Victoria Iglesias, were born to Julio and Miranda in May 2001.
2001: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Julio Iglesias was recognized as Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy in 2001.
2003: Release of Divorcio and World Tour
Julio Iglesias released the album "Divorcio" in 2003 and embarked on a successful ten-month world tour.
May 2004: Birth of Jaime Iglesias
Jaime Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Sr.'s son with Ronna Keitt, was born in May 2004.
December 2004: "Silent Night" Duet with Miranda Rijnsburger
In December 2004, Julio Iglesias and his girlfriend Miranda Rijnsburger recorded a duet of "Silent Night," which was included on their Christmas card.
December 2005: Death of Julio Iglesias Sr.
Julio Iglesias's father, Julio Iglesias Sr., died of a heart attack in December 2005 at age 90.
2005: Dominican Citizenship
Julio Iglesias became a citizen of the Dominican Republic in 2005.
July 2006: Birth of Ruth Iglesias
Ruth Iglesias, daughter of Julio Iglesias Sr. and Ronna Keitt, was born in July 2006.
September 2006: Romantic Classics Album Release
In September 2006, Julio Iglesias released "Romantic Classics," an album featuring his renditions of popular songs like "I Want to Know What Love Is" and "Careless Whisper." The album debuted high on Billboard charts internationally and was promoted through various television appearances.
2006: Miami Residence Listed for Sale
In 2006, Julio Iglesias listed his Miami mansion for $28 million, ranking it among the most expensive homes in the South.
May 2007: Birth of Guillermo Iglesias
Guillermo Iglesias, the youngest child of Julio and Miranda, was born in May 2007.
2008: "The Little Drummer Boy" Recording and Dominican Investments
In 2008, Julio Iglesias recorded "The Little Drummer Boy" in Spanish and English as a gift for his fans, including it in the family's Christmas card. He also continued his investments in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where he resided most of the year.
2008: Demolition of Indian Creek House
In 2008, Julio Iglesias decided to demolish his unsold Indian Creek house to build a new one.
2008: Music Video with Gulnara Karimova
In 2008, Julio Iglesias created a music video in collaboration with Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov.
August 2010: Marriage to Miranda Rijnsburger
Julio Iglesias married Miranda Rijnsburger in August 2010 in Marbella, Spain.
2011: "La Mer" in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Julio Iglesias's 1976 live performance of "La Mer" was featured in the 2011 film "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy."
October 2012: Concert in Equatorial Guinea
In October 2012, Julio Iglesias performed a concert in Equatorial Guinea with high ticket prices.
2012: Purchase of Adjacent Property
Julio Iglesias purchased the property next to his former Indian Creek lot in 2012, planning a larger new home.
April 2013: Awards and Hall of Fame Induction
In April 2013, Julio Iglesias received two awards in Beijing: First & Most Popular International Artist of All Time in China and the Guinness World Record for Best-selling Male Latin Artist. Later that month, he was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
April 2013: Induction into Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
In April 2013, Julio Iglesias was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
April 2013: Most Popular International Artist in China
Julio Iglesias was honored as the most popular international artist in China in April 2013.
May 2015: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee
Julio Iglesias received an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music in May 2015, recognizing his musical achievements and cultural contributions.
2015: Tour with Julio Iglesias Jr.
In 2015, Julio Iglesias planned a tour with his son, Julio Iglesias Jr., including performances in Romania.
2019: Valencia Court Ruling on Paternity
A Valencia court ruled in 2019 that Julio Iglesias was the father of Javier Sánchez, a decision later overturned.
2020: Sale of Property to Kushner and Trump
In 2020, Julio Iglesias sold the combined Indian Creek properties to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
April 2021: Supreme Court Dismissal of Paternity Claim
In April 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed Javier Sánchez's paternity claim against Julio Iglesias.