Julio Iglesias Jr

Julio Iglesias Jr. was born on February 25, 1973, in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipino socialite Isabel Preysler. He is the younger brother of Chabeli Iglesias and the older brother of Enrique Iglesias. After his parents divorced in 1979, Iglesias Jr. moved to Miami to live with his father. He attended Menlo College in Atherton, California, and gained early experience in television, participating in NBC’s ‘Out of the Blue’ and hosting a travel show for the Travel Channel, which took him across Latin America.

Iglesias Jr.’s career in entertainment began in modeling with the Ford Models Agency in New York, where he was discovered by photographer Bruce Weber. He subsequently campaigned for Versace and was featured in a Gap advertisement, as well as modeling for designer John Bartlett VII at a Sixth Fashion Show. He received offers for soap opera roles from Televisa and ABC’s ‘All My Children,’ and was also considered for the lead role of Danny in the Broadway musical ‘Grease.’ However, he chose to focus on his music career, signing with Epic Records. His debut English-language album, ‘Under My Eyes,’ was released in 1999, featuring singles like “One More Chance” and “Under My Eyes.” He performed “One More Chance” at the Miss Universe 1999 Pageant and opened for Cher on her North American tour. His second album, ‘Tercera Dimensión,’ released in 2003 with Warner Music Group, included Spanish pop rock songs such as “Los Demas” and “Dejame Volar.

In 2008, Iglesias Jr. expanded into reality television, winning the first season of CMT’s ‘Gone Country,’ where he obtained a country music contract and released the single “The Way I Want You.” He also appeared on ABC’s ‘the superstars’, finishing fourth with partner Brandi Chastain. In 2014, he joined the band Latin Lovers, performing with Nuno Resende and Damien Sargue. Notably, in 2015, he performed a full concert tour with his father, Julio Iglesias, in Romania. More recently, his new album ‘Under The Covers,’ produced by Rudy Pérez, reinterprets pop songs in a big band and swing style, showcasing his smooth vocals. He has collaborated with various artists throughout his career, including Abel the Kid and Snoop Dogg on singles like “My Love – A Piece of My Love.”