From: julioiglesias.com
Julio Iglesias, Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts
The Spanish Government has awarded today the Gold Medals for Merit in the Fine Arts to 25 people or organizations who have excelled in 2009 in the field of artistic and cultural creation, including personalities as diverse as the Duchess of Alba, Julio Iglesias and Tricicle.
These awards, as reported by the Council of Ministers following their meeting, honor people and organizations who have provided "outstanding service in the promotion, development, and dissemination " of art and culture or in the conservation of artistic heritage.
The Government wanted to honor the singer and composer Julio Iglesias (Madrid, 1943), for being the Latin singer "who has sold the most albums worldwide in the Spanish language, and one of the top ten artists who have sold the most albums in the history of music".
(Source: julioiglesias.com)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Julio vs. The Helicopter (Brazil 2010)
Julio performs "De nina a mujer" in Buenos Aires earlier this month. One minute into the song a helicopter flies over and Julio's reaction is priceless.
(Source: YouTube)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Julio in Morristown, NJ
Julio Iglesias
July 16, 2009
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
Morristown, NJ
Tickets on sale: Friday, February 26th at 8:45am
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Julio to perform in Maui
A living legend a tireless performer Julio Iglesias has embarked upon his Starry Night World Tour and the lure of Maui has proven irresistible, so he will perform at the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Tuesday March 16 2010.
Starry Nights is the name of Iglesias third English album, perhaps ‘the’ album that verified his reputation as the best Spanish speaking/singer on Earth, an album that remains essential for any collection of romantic music. Over the course of a forty-two year career Julio Iglesias has collected 2,600 gold & platinum albums, performed more than 5,000 concerts across the Globe, garnering the love & affection of millions, beloved for his playful personality as well as a voice and a way of phrasing songs that truly draws out the romance & mystique of love.
(Source: http://www.alohaupdate.com/2010/02/16/julio-iglesias-to-serenade-the-macc-march-16-2010/)
Starry Nights is the name of Iglesias third English album, perhaps ‘the’ album that verified his reputation as the best Spanish speaking/singer on Earth, an album that remains essential for any collection of romantic music. Over the course of a forty-two year career Julio Iglesias has collected 2,600 gold & platinum albums, performed more than 5,000 concerts across the Globe, garnering the love & affection of millions, beloved for his playful personality as well as a voice and a way of phrasing songs that truly draws out the romance & mystique of love.
(Source: http://www.alohaupdate.com/2010/02/16/julio-iglesias-to-serenade-the-macc-march-16-2010/)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Julio the classic Romeo
While we have crossed our fingers and prayed to the starry skies that the Iglesias we were going to talk to would be Enrique, senior Iglesias — Julio was no less charming than his smoldering offspring.
The Spanish crooner, who will be in Malaysia to hold his concert this April 1 at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is looking forward to seeing Malaysia again and reveals to The Malay Mail just who will he be rooting for in the upcoming south Africa World Cup.
Why the name Starry night for your tour? Does it hold any special meaning to you?
Starry Night is the name of one of my English albums, but this time the tour is not related to that specific CD. It's focused on the most important songs of my career and I'm excited to tour the five continents again which include Malaysia.
What is your impression of Malaysia?
I've been to Malaysia several times and I simply fell in love with the people. I have wonderful memories, especially related to the warm and friendly people I met and to the audience, which I was surprised to see singing with me in Spanish, in spite of the linguistic differences.
Besides, Malaysia has an impressive culture and beautiful traditions. This time, I'll come to your country with my wife and our five children.
The little ones have never been in Kuala Lumpur and we want them to enjoy it.
Your last album — Romantic Classics was recorded in Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesia. Are there plans to record songs in Malay?
Why not? I would love to! Performing in the mother tongue of the audience creates a special connection to the people.
Your concert in Malaysia is held on April 1. We hope you won't be pulling pranks on us anytime soon
Yes, the show date is April 1, which I know it's a specific day for playing pranks in Malaysia, but the show won't be a joke, that's for sure.
Are you a funny person by nature? How about sharing a joke with us?
Regarding my sense of humour, yes, I do have it; so much that, sometimes, people even believe some of my jokes.
Romantic Classics was released in 2006 and you spent the next few years promoting it.
What have you been busy with besides promoting the album?
After Romantic Classics, I released Quelque Chose de France, in May 2007.
In 2008 (after 40 years in the business) I started a long world tour, dedicated to my fans around the world, who made possible these four decades of music.
Are there any plans to release a new album consisting of all new songs anytime soon?
Yes, I am planning to start recording a new one in the following months.
It's a little known fact that you used to be a goalkeeper for Real Madrid before you found your calling in singing. Are you a Real Madrid fan?
Oh, yes, I'll always be a Real Madrid fan.
With the South Africa World Cup coming up, tell us who you hope to see go home with the champion title this year?
I truly hope Spain will go home with the title. We are Europe's Champions and I'm sure we can make the dream of winning the 2010 World Cup come true. Spain has good players and I trust them.
The Spanish crooner, who will be in Malaysia to hold his concert this April 1 at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is looking forward to seeing Malaysia again and reveals to The Malay Mail just who will he be rooting for in the upcoming south Africa World Cup.
Why the name Starry night for your tour? Does it hold any special meaning to you?
Starry Night is the name of one of my English albums, but this time the tour is not related to that specific CD. It's focused on the most important songs of my career and I'm excited to tour the five continents again which include Malaysia.
What is your impression of Malaysia?
I've been to Malaysia several times and I simply fell in love with the people. I have wonderful memories, especially related to the warm and friendly people I met and to the audience, which I was surprised to see singing with me in Spanish, in spite of the linguistic differences.
Besides, Malaysia has an impressive culture and beautiful traditions. This time, I'll come to your country with my wife and our five children.
The little ones have never been in Kuala Lumpur and we want them to enjoy it.
Your last album — Romantic Classics was recorded in Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesia. Are there plans to record songs in Malay?
Why not? I would love to! Performing in the mother tongue of the audience creates a special connection to the people.
Your concert in Malaysia is held on April 1. We hope you won't be pulling pranks on us anytime soon
Yes, the show date is April 1, which I know it's a specific day for playing pranks in Malaysia, but the show won't be a joke, that's for sure.
Are you a funny person by nature? How about sharing a joke with us?
Regarding my sense of humour, yes, I do have it; so much that, sometimes, people even believe some of my jokes.
Romantic Classics was released in 2006 and you spent the next few years promoting it.
What have you been busy with besides promoting the album?
After Romantic Classics, I released Quelque Chose de France, in May 2007.
In 2008 (after 40 years in the business) I started a long world tour, dedicated to my fans around the world, who made possible these four decades of music.
Are there any plans to release a new album consisting of all new songs anytime soon?
Yes, I am planning to start recording a new one in the following months.
It's a little known fact that you used to be a goalkeeper for Real Madrid before you found your calling in singing. Are you a Real Madrid fan?
Oh, yes, I'll always be a Real Madrid fan.
With the South Africa World Cup coming up, tell us who you hope to see go home with the champion title this year?
I truly hope Spain will go home with the title. We are Europe's Champions and I'm sure we can make the dream of winning the 2010 World Cup come true. Spain has good players and I trust them.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Julio Iglesias grateful for having the chance to sing in Peru again
Lima, Feb. 17 (ANDINA).- Upon his arrival in Peru, the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, thanked Peruvians for giving him the opportunity to get back on stage in a country which evokes pleasant memories.
"The important thing is that I’m already in Peru, where I have sung for many years and I have so many memories, I'm glad that I am here with you," stated the Spanish celebrity.
"When artists visit a country, they usually think it will be the last time they will be there, but it is great when you are invited to come back," he added.
Julio Iglesias arrived at Jorge Chavez International Airport at 17:20 hours (22:20 GMT) after 11-year absence.
Iglesias will play a concert tomorrow at the Jockey Club del Peru, after having successfully toured several cities in Argentina including Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata.
"The important thing is that I’m already in Peru, where I have sung for many years and I have so many memories, I'm glad that I am here with you," stated the Spanish celebrity.
"When artists visit a country, they usually think it will be the last time they will be there, but it is great when you are invited to come back," he added.
Julio Iglesias arrived at Jorge Chavez International Airport at 17:20 hours (22:20 GMT) after 11-year absence.
Iglesias will play a concert tomorrow at the Jockey Club del Peru, after having successfully toured several cities in Argentina including Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day
Julio Iglesias appeared on the Valentine's Day episode of "The Golden Girls" back in 1989. Look for it today in re-runs.
(Source: YouTube)
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Iglesias coming to Malaysia
Iglesias coming to KL
The master crooner is making a stop here on April 1 as part of his 2010 World Tour
There are few artistes whose music renders women, and even men, misty-eyed, and Julio Iglesias is, without doubt, one of them.
With a career in music spanning over four decades, Iglesias is one of the world’s most popular recording artistes, having sold more than 300 million copies of his albums in 14 languages.
He has 79 albums to his credit and has received more than 2,600 Platinum and Gold record awards – the highest number ever attained by an artiste, according to Billboard Magazine.
Iglesias is also the recipient of the only Diamond Record Award ever given to a performer by the Guinness Book of World Records, for selling more albums in various languages than any other artiste in history.
He is also the only foreign artiste in China’s history to receive the prestigious Golden Record Award.
Iglesias received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985. In 1988, he received a Grammy Award and 10 years later, in 1998, he won an American Music Award.
He had performed duets with many internationally famous artistes such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Art Gurfunkel, Paul Anka, Plácido Domingo, Sting, The Beach Boys and Nana Mouskouri.
A perfectionist at heart, he crafts each song note by note and studies each word until he reaches the effect he wants.
It is rare for someone to put as much passion and feeling into every line of a song as Iglesias does and it is this quality that has endeared him to fans all over the world.
His 2010 World Tour, dubbed A Starry Night with Julio Iglesias, will take him to Malaysia, Australia, South Asia, China, Japan as well as Latin America and European countries. He will be backed by his own live band and dancers.
Iglesias will entertain his fans in Kuala Lumpur on April 1 at 7.30pm at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with 90 minutes of his greatest hits.
Among the perenial favourites are To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before, All of You and Crazy.
Expect a show where love and music is celebrated with a touch of salsa.
"We are delighted to be able to work with such an inspiring and talented artiste and to be able to share his music with fans of all ages in Malaysia," says Para R., the director of PR Worldwide Sdn Bhd, the promoter of the Julio Iglesias’ World Tour in Malaysia.
Tickets for the concert are on sale now with an early bird discount of 10% off regular ticket prices. For ticket prices, call Axcess Hotline at 03-7711 5000 or log on to www.axcess.com.my
The master crooner is making a stop here on April 1 as part of his 2010 World Tour
There are few artistes whose music renders women, and even men, misty-eyed, and Julio Iglesias is, without doubt, one of them.
With a career in music spanning over four decades, Iglesias is one of the world’s most popular recording artistes, having sold more than 300 million copies of his albums in 14 languages.
He has 79 albums to his credit and has received more than 2,600 Platinum and Gold record awards – the highest number ever attained by an artiste, according to Billboard Magazine.
Iglesias is also the recipient of the only Diamond Record Award ever given to a performer by the Guinness Book of World Records, for selling more albums in various languages than any other artiste in history.
He is also the only foreign artiste in China’s history to receive the prestigious Golden Record Award.
Iglesias received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985. In 1988, he received a Grammy Award and 10 years later, in 1998, he won an American Music Award.
He had performed duets with many internationally famous artistes such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Art Gurfunkel, Paul Anka, Plácido Domingo, Sting, The Beach Boys and Nana Mouskouri.
A perfectionist at heart, he crafts each song note by note and studies each word until he reaches the effect he wants.
It is rare for someone to put as much passion and feeling into every line of a song as Iglesias does and it is this quality that has endeared him to fans all over the world.
His 2010 World Tour, dubbed A Starry Night with Julio Iglesias, will take him to Malaysia, Australia, South Asia, China, Japan as well as Latin America and European countries. He will be backed by his own live band and dancers.
Iglesias will entertain his fans in Kuala Lumpur on April 1 at 7.30pm at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with 90 minutes of his greatest hits.
Among the perenial favourites are To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before, All of You and Crazy.
Expect a show where love and music is celebrated with a touch of salsa.
"We are delighted to be able to work with such an inspiring and talented artiste and to be able to share his music with fans of all ages in Malaysia," says Para R., the director of PR Worldwide Sdn Bhd, the promoter of the Julio Iglesias’ World Tour in Malaysia.
Tickets for the concert are on sale now with an early bird discount of 10% off regular ticket prices. For ticket prices, call Axcess Hotline at 03-7711 5000 or log on to www.axcess.com.my
Saturday, February 6, 2010
2nd Sydney Show Announced
Friday, 29 January 2010 10:36
2ND SYDNEY SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED!
SATURDAY MARCH 27
LYRIC THEATRE STAR CITY ON SALE 9AM FEBRUARY 8
SYDNEY - LYRIC THEATRE STAR CITY
Friday March 26 & Saturday March 27
Bookings: Ticketmsater 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
MELBOURNE THE ARTS CENTRE – HAMER HALL Monday March 29 Bookings: Phone 1300 182 183 or www.theartscentre.com.auhttp://www.theartscentre.com.au
With the first show being a sell out, a second and final Sydney show has just been announced for Saturday March 27 at the Lyric Theatre in Star City. Tickets will go on sale on February 8.Julio, one of the world’s most popular recording artists, having sold a staggering 300 million albums in 14 languages shows no sign of slowing down with his world tour finally bringing he back to Australia. The 66 year old performer celebrating 42 years as a world class entertainer has been awarded more than 2600 Platinum and Gold Records from his 77 albums. In Paris, Julio has received the first and only Diamond Record Award ever given to a performer by the Guinness Book of Records for selling more records in more languages than any other musical artist in history. No other artist has achieved this amount of success in record sales.This impeccable artist continues to delight audiences all over the world. He crafts each song note by note, studies each word until he reaches the effect he wants. No one puts such passion, such feeling into music that with each breath, the audience trembles. It is no wonder that every thirty seconds one of his songs is played on a radio station somewhere in the world.Don’t miss out – no more shows can be added to this Australia tour.
(Source: http://australia.to/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=760:julio-iglesias-one-starry-night-2010&catid=97:news-media-releases)
SATURDAY MARCH 27
LYRIC THEATRE STAR CITY ON SALE 9AM FEBRUARY 8
SYDNEY - LYRIC THEATRE STAR CITY
Friday March 26 & Saturday March 27
Bookings: Ticketmsater 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
MELBOURNE THE ARTS CENTRE – HAMER HALL Monday March 29 Bookings: Phone 1300 182 183 or www.theartscentre.com.auhttp://www.theartscentre.com.au
With the first show being a sell out, a second and final Sydney show has just been announced for Saturday March 27 at the Lyric Theatre in Star City. Tickets will go on sale on February 8.Julio, one of the world’s most popular recording artists, having sold a staggering 300 million albums in 14 languages shows no sign of slowing down with his world tour finally bringing he back to Australia. The 66 year old performer celebrating 42 years as a world class entertainer has been awarded more than 2600 Platinum and Gold Records from his 77 albums. In Paris, Julio has received the first and only Diamond Record Award ever given to a performer by the Guinness Book of Records for selling more records in more languages than any other musical artist in history. No other artist has achieved this amount of success in record sales.This impeccable artist continues to delight audiences all over the world. He crafts each song note by note, studies each word until he reaches the effect he wants. No one puts such passion, such feeling into music that with each breath, the audience trembles. It is no wonder that every thirty seconds one of his songs is played on a radio station somewhere in the world.Don’t miss out – no more shows can be added to this Australia tour.
(Source: http://australia.to/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=760:julio-iglesias-one-starry-night-2010&catid=97:news-media-releases)
Manila Newspaper Article
Julio Iglesias gives his love to the Filipino people!
By CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN
February 3, 2010, 6:56pm
In a telephone conversation Tuesday morning (Feb. 2), Julio Iglesias told me to give his love to the Filipino people and congratulated the Manila Bulletin on its 110th anniversary. “Please give my love to all of you there, Crispina, you know that I love you all, that my soul is half Filipino and I couldn’t wait to come over and meet with you again. My best regards to the people of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao…”
Julio called from Buenos Aires, Argentina and he said he was having dinner but couldn’t wait to savor once more the Filipino delicacies he loves so much like pancit, lumpia, adobo, kare-kare, the coconut crabs and the rest. He has been to the Philippines many times in the past (like about 15 times) and had about nine concerts in Manila but he said he couldn’t get enough of the Philippine experience. He is excited to get into the midst of traffic once more, he said, and to go to the markets and be with the Filipino people he loves so much.
He will have a concert at the Araneta Coliseum in March and he will be staying in the Philippines for seven days. He will of course stay with his good friends, the Aranetas, but Julio and his wife Miranda and their children Victoria, Miguel, Guillermo, Rodrigo and Cristina, will also go around the islands, including Boracay. (Every Christmas time, Julio never misses to send his Filipino friends a Christmas card with his children’s photos.)
Julio will be on a concert tour that will also bring him to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Jakarta, Singapore and the US among other countries.
In his forthcoming Araneta Coliseum concert, Julio will of course sing his old classic signature songs, the songs that endeared him to music lovers all over the world. But will also sing a few new songs, he said. A Tagalog song will also be in his repertoire.
Julio said he loves Filipino songs, he knows how musically-gifted Filipinos are especially Lea Salonga and Sharon Cuneta with whom he has done duets with in the past. “So I will be singing a Tagalog song but I just don’t know yet what it will be…”
Julio’s son with first wife, Filipino Isabel Preysler, Enrique has made it too as an international singer and I asked Julio if there is a possibility they would be performing together in a concert in the future. Julio said it would be possible “but right now Enrique is living a very independent life, doing shows and recording stints on his own, but yes maybe someday, in due time, we will be sharing the stage together.” He said he talked to Enrique a week ago, and that Enrique is now in California for a series of performances.
Before we said goodbye, Julio said he expects to have fun with his numerous friends in Manila when he comes over in March as it has been many years (7 or 9?) since he was here the last time.
By CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN
February 3, 2010, 6:56pm
In a telephone conversation Tuesday morning (Feb. 2), Julio Iglesias told me to give his love to the Filipino people and congratulated the Manila Bulletin on its 110th anniversary. “Please give my love to all of you there, Crispina, you know that I love you all, that my soul is half Filipino and I couldn’t wait to come over and meet with you again. My best regards to the people of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao…”
Julio called from Buenos Aires, Argentina and he said he was having dinner but couldn’t wait to savor once more the Filipino delicacies he loves so much like pancit, lumpia, adobo, kare-kare, the coconut crabs and the rest. He has been to the Philippines many times in the past (like about 15 times) and had about nine concerts in Manila but he said he couldn’t get enough of the Philippine experience. He is excited to get into the midst of traffic once more, he said, and to go to the markets and be with the Filipino people he loves so much.
He will have a concert at the Araneta Coliseum in March and he will be staying in the Philippines for seven days. He will of course stay with his good friends, the Aranetas, but Julio and his wife Miranda and their children Victoria, Miguel, Guillermo, Rodrigo and Cristina, will also go around the islands, including Boracay. (Every Christmas time, Julio never misses to send his Filipino friends a Christmas card with his children’s photos.)
Julio will be on a concert tour that will also bring him to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Jakarta, Singapore and the US among other countries.
In his forthcoming Araneta Coliseum concert, Julio will of course sing his old classic signature songs, the songs that endeared him to music lovers all over the world. But will also sing a few new songs, he said. A Tagalog song will also be in his repertoire.
Julio said he loves Filipino songs, he knows how musically-gifted Filipinos are especially Lea Salonga and Sharon Cuneta with whom he has done duets with in the past. “So I will be singing a Tagalog song but I just don’t know yet what it will be…”
Julio’s son with first wife, Filipino Isabel Preysler, Enrique has made it too as an international singer and I asked Julio if there is a possibility they would be performing together in a concert in the future. Julio said it would be possible “but right now Enrique is living a very independent life, doing shows and recording stints on his own, but yes maybe someday, in due time, we will be sharing the stage together.” He said he talked to Enrique a week ago, and that Enrique is now in California for a series of performances.
Before we said goodbye, Julio said he expects to have fun with his numerous friends in Manila when he comes over in March as it has been many years (7 or 9?) since he was here the last time.
(Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/241799/julio-iglesias-gives-his-love-filipino-people )