Julio Iglesias Jr.: “I hope that Enrique’s son will continue the family tradition and become a singer. Julio Iglesias Jr.: “I hope that Enrique’s son will continue the family tradition and become a singer - You are not interested

The son of the famous Julio Iglesias drank vodka at the Opera club

The Spaniard did not arrive empty-handed - he recently released the album Tercera Dimension. At the Opera, the handsome Julio was greeted with thunderous applause: of course, he behaved quite like us. At the very height of the concert, the singer took a glass of vodka and drank it in front of the amazed audience. After the performance, Julio had fun in the club until the morning, happily seating Russian fans on his lap. During the after-party, the singer almost did not let go of the glass. “Russian vodka will kill me!” - Julio was disingenuous. He drank very little during the night, but happily clinked glasses with everyone. “Surprisingly, many people spoke to me in Spanish,” admitted the OK! singer.

The next day, the singer invited OK! take a walk around Red Square. Wearing a thin jacket and T-shirt, he quickly froze, and the agents accompanying the singer suggested going to GUM. Julio was not interested in boutiques, but he stopped at a music store. The singer was interested not only in discs, but also in guitars. True, Julio never bought any of them. When agents showed him a stack of Julio Iglesias Sr. albums on a shelf, he joked: “Who is that?” While Julio was looking at Rod Stewart's albums, agents were buying Russian discs for the singer. Choosing between t.A.T.u., Boris Moiseev and Nikolai Noskov, they chose the latter. The singer was delighted with Moscow: “I liked your castle,” he told us, referring to the Kremlin. - And the Opera Club. The sound there is very good... and the girls are beautiful.”

- Julio, how did your family react to the appearance of new Iglesias? Are your parents happy about their grandchildren?

The birth of Lucy and Nicholas is a great joy for our family, we were all looking forward to the arrival of the babies. They are still very small and I just adore them. Our mother flew from Spain specifically to see the newborns. My dad was also very happy to babysit the kids, because his youngest, eighth son is already 10 years old, and the twins are very small. They are so cute and growing so fast! Our family is big and friendly and family ties were always very cramped. The birth of the most Junior Iglesias, undoubtedly a significant event for all of us.

- Who do the twins look like - your hot Spanish breed or they take after their Russian mother's blonde?

When I look at my nephew, he reminds me a lot of me and Enrique as children, just a copy. Hope he continues family tradition and will become a singer. The little girl looks like Anna, has the same beautiful smile, glowing blue eyes, and you can already feel her strong Russian character, although she still doesn’t know how to hold a racket in her hands. (Laughs.)

- In honor of whom were the babies named Lucy and Nicholas?

Enrique and Anna chose names of Greek and Latin origin for their children. If the kids, when they grow up, want to live in their mother’s homeland, then their names will sound beautiful in Russian. The girl was named Lucy, a name derived from the Latin Lux, which means “light.” But this is also one of the diminutive forms Slavic name Lyudmila. The name Nicholas was chosen for the boy, which comes from the Greek - Nikolaos. The Slavs have their own alternative - the name Nikolai.

- Remember the day you met them?

My wife Charisse and I were one of the first to see the babies, it was the day after they arrived home. It was just an incredible feeling! When I first held them in my arms, I was overcome with emotion and perhaps for the first time in my life, I felt the desire to one day become a father.

- Are your nephews calm guys or do they make the whole house angry?

Like any children, twins are very active and inquisitive, sometimes capricious. Now everything in the house revolves around them and is subject to their daily routine. Lucy is more calm, but Nicholas is a real tomboy! The kids have a great time together and complement each other. It's fun to watch them play, laugh, explore and learn about the world around them. I am sure that in the future they will become not only family to each other, but also best friends.

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- How often do you get to see your beloved nephews?

If Enrique and I are not on tour, we always spend the weekend together, have a picnic on the ocean or a home-cooked dinner. And of course, the kids are always nearby.

Julio Iglesias Jr. with his wife Charisse Verhart. Photo: East News

- The kids will soon be six months old, are you preparing some kind of surprise?

Despite our family's star status, we are very ordinary people and love to enjoy ordinary things. What can you do to please kids? Of course, new toys appropriate for their age are always interesting and joyful for children.

Enrique Iglesias with his wife Anna Kournikova. Photo: Global Look Press

Looking from the outside, do you think fatherhood has changed Enrique? Is he a touching daddy? Can you feed and change diapers? Who takes care of the children more?

I think so. My brother has matured and become more responsible. I personally didn’t see how Enrique changed diapers (laughs), after all, this is not a man’s job, but he is a very caring father and, despite his rather busy schedule, tries to spend as much time as possible with the family. Anna is mainly concerned with the children: she wonderful mother and with the advent of children she simply blossomed. And of course, each child has his own nanny.

Julio Iglesias Jr. with Enrique Iglesias. Photo: instagram.com

Julio Iglesias Jr. has come to Russia many times already. But it was always private concerts, often as part of the Latin Lovers trio. And here is the first big solo concert in the Svetlanov Hall of the International House of Music. There was a full house and delighted spectators. And this is without rotation on Russian radio stations and the absence of clips on music TV channels. The artist slowly and measuredly does what he considers necessary. As ticket sales show, they are doing everything right.

Julio is open, positive, and friendly. There is no “drawing” or coquetry in it. Real, honest and funny. So it’s not at all strange that we ended up talking a lot about happiness.

Thanks to the artist’s PR manager Svetlana Fomina for organizing the meeting.

— We met a year ago and you said that you dreamed of a solo concert in Moscow. And now you are back with a big show (October 14 at the International House of Music). I congratulate you and the audience.

- Thank you, my friend. Of course, I'm very happy. This is my first show in Moscow, I'm looking forward to it. I am very glad that this opportunity presented itself and that I will be performing in such a wonderful place. Are you invited to the show? I invite you!

- Thank you, I will definitely be there. Do you have a special program or the one you usually perform?

— My entire show is dedicated to music and songs. Songs that people know. These are the songs of my father, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, George Michael, my own songs. There will be several duets. I have five musicians traveling with me who make my life wonderful.

— You told me that you were recording new album. But six months later, in another interview, I read that you decided to focus on singles. So still waiting for the album?

— So you understand, I enjoy the process of writing music and recording songs. I like to put all my emotions into each specific song. Now I am focused on my show, which I want to present throughout Russia and around the world. But I never stop living music, being interested in it, thinking about it and listening to those people who inspire me to create it.

— Is the concert in Moscow the beginning of the very tour that you announced in the summer?

- Yes. This is our first show.

— You wanted to show it in St. Petersburg, in Yekaterinburg. These cities are already in your tour schedule Or are plans still being finalized?

— The process of preparing and planning the tour. But we will definitely perform in St. Petersburg and other cities.

— The Russian media loves you very much and every time you visit you do not refuse to communicate with anyone. You visit radio stations and TV a lot, and meet with journalists. The questions are the same as a carbon copy. Doesn't this annoy you?

- This is a very good question! I've been doing this all my life - answering questions. 35 years of the same questions. It's like my second nature. Sometimes there are glimpses and someone will ask something else. But this happens once every 10 years.

— Which question surprised you the most?

— It’s hard for me to say. Little surprises me. But today during one of the interviews there was a funny situation. A journalist told me that in the background someone is discussing that I am the son of Enrique Iglesias! (Enrique is Julio’s younger brother – author’s note)

“You should have said it was true!” This is how rumors are born.

- This is true. I thought this was very funny. So I guess I heard everything!

—Are there questions that you think are important to talk about, but you have never been asked about it?

- They asked me about everything in the world. I gave a huge number of interviews in a huge number places all over the world. And I consider this my blessing, I am happy about it.

— In my opinion, Russian journalists have only two main questions: about your family and what kind of girls you like.

— The first question that is always asked is: “What was it like growing up as the son of Julio Iglesias?” Second: “What do you think about Russian women? Would you like to have a Russian girlfriend?

— Have you tried to turn the conversation to the fact that you are married?

- Yes, I tried. But for many it doesn't matter. The next interviewer still asks me the same thing. This is not a problem for me, I communicate easily with people.

— Your wife didn’t ask why they always ask you about strangers?

— Fortunately, my wife is not jealous. If she was jealous, she wouldn't be able to be with me. It would simply be impossible.

— Do journalists talk to you about any serious topics: political, social?

— Sometimes we discuss such issues, it happens.

— What do you think about the referendum on the separation of Catalonia from Spain?

- This is not new topic. This struggle has been going on for many years. I feel like a real Spaniard and of course I would like Spain to be united. But I am not deeply involved in this issue, in life in Spain. I can't judge objectively. Each person can have their own opinion.

— Many Russian artists do not speak out on any sensitive topics, including political ones, because they do not want to quarrel with anyone. As I understand it, things are much simpler and freer in the world community.

- I agree with you. I live in the USA and here freedom of speech is taken to its maximum limit. Everyone says what they want.

— I wanted to ask about the song “Te extraño”, which you released with composer Elena Jurova. I couldn't find a video for it.

- He's not there yet. We discussed this, but not in much detail.

— Was the song positioned as the first Russian-Spanish project?

- Yes, you are right. Elena represents Russian music, I represent Spanish music. The great thing about music is that it can mix different cultures. The song turned out to be very rich, we put a lot of feelings and emotions into it. We put Spanish and Russian components into it - two absolutely different cultures, but the song turned out to be very beautiful, a wonderful ballad.

- That's right, the song is very beautiful. Do you plan to continue this project?

— We didn’t plan specifically. My approach is this: if I like a song, I perform it with great pleasure. Right now I'm focused on the show. All efforts go into creating the show and preparing for performances. And for the next six months to a year I’m going to focus on the tour. In particular, on the tour of Russia.

— If you start a tour in Moscow, then maybe finish it in Moscow in a year?

- Yes, definitely not a bad idea!

— It’s no secret that in Western markets no one Russian artist, except for the Tatu group, failed to achieve global success. What do you need for this, besides writing? good songs?

— It’s difficult for me to answer this question, because I’m also trying to do it. We're all trying to be successful at what we do. Of course, the first thing you need is music industry– these are songs, music. And then a huge number of factors come into play. These are people who can help, who can show you how it's done. But many things must come together at the same time for success to truly occur.

- IN Russian show business In addition to music, it is equally important to participate in media events and contractual scandals in order to be heard. Is this the same thing happening in the USA?

“Unfortunately, this is an integral part of show business. I've seen this, I've seen profitable scandals. But it seems to me that in Russia more attention is paid to this than in America.

— I didn’t find any scandals in your biography. Are you living such a righteous life?

- Yes, I lead a very correct life! But in fact, I love dressing up as a woman, but no one knows about it! On Saturdays I go out in a dress and work for money in high heels. But don't tell anyone, no one knows about it (laughs).

— You have a very positive image. Did you want to pull off some kind of crazy prank to shock everyone?

- I’ll show you something now if I find it. (takes out his phone and starts choosing a photo). Look, it's me! (shows a photo of her as Tina Turner)

— I haven’t seen this photo in the press!

- But it's me! I'm dressed as Tina Turner for Halloween. But you can find it on Youtube.

I've done everything in my life: comedy, TV, cinema. Except for porn, perhaps. (laughs).

“But still, this is an acting job, not a public scandal.”

- No, there have never been any big scandals in my life.

- Are you not interested in this?

- No. My whole life is like a scandal. (laughs)

— In one of the interviews you said that you happy man. Do you have a constant feeling of happiness or were these words on the spur of the moment?

- This is my constant state. I want to be happy, I try to be happy. And I'm lucky that I can do it. I'm happy that I can be happy.

- As I understand it, it comes down to music, family life. What else are the components of your happiness?

- It's very simple. I'm happy when I play sports. Because I have the opportunity to travel around the world. I enjoy what I do. I have many hobbies, each of which brings me joy and satisfaction. I also like working with cars, delving into different equipment.

-What do you drive?

— Actually, I am a collector, I collect antique cars. Old American cars. Very old. (Shows photos of several cars on the phone)

— Is speed or comfort more important to you?

— I don’t like speed. And old cars are not very comfortable. I like appearance when the car is different from the rest and looks special. Aesthetics.

— Do fame and popularity make an artist happy or is it part of the profession?

— What makes me personally happy is the understanding that people like what I do. If I see that people enjoy my songs at concerts, rejoice or cry, that makes me happy.

— Wish something for our readers.

- First of all, I would like to wish everyone happiness - this is the most important thing we can have. Health. A little luck - it never hurts. Always stay positive and look on the bright side of life. Enjoy life, what you do - after all, we only live once.

Alexander Kovalev, specially for Musecube.

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