Julio Iglesias is one of the most successful and recognized artists in the world, but behind his musical career and fame is a story full of ups and downs and a life marked by drugs, women and success.
The heroic story of Julio Iglesias
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Like Hans Laguna, author of the book “Hey! Julio Iglesias and the conquest of America”, the Spanish singer knew how to build a heroic story about himself in order to be an icon of popular culture.
His first success came in the 1970s, when his romantic songs, his heartthrob image and his charisma made him a youth idol in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Although his musical career was not without controversy, especially due to his relationship with the Franco regime, he can be recalled for the first time performing ‘Soy un truhán, soy un señor’ in a TVE special in 1977, while the Counting of Votes in the first general election of democracy in Spain.
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drugs and women
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But behind the image of success and glamour, Julio Iglesias had to fight with his personal demons. On several occasions, his addiction to women was discussed.
On one of his tours in Latin America, for example, it is rumored that the singer had a relationship with actress Graciela Alfano. Upon learning of the situation, his wife Isabel Preysler filed for divorce.
There was also talk of his relationship with drugs, although this is actually an unverified fact and any irregularity on stage could be attributed to his personality, as he points out in one of his songs… “sometimes I’m sane and sometimes I’m crazy”.
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Autobiography on the way
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Despite the rumors and speculation, Julio Iglesias maintained a good public image and refused to talk about his personal problems. However, in recent days it was announced that he will soon prepare his autobiography.
This refers to rumors about his life, from his childhood in Spain to his worldwide success, through his personal relationships and his addictions.
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Source: Eluniverso
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