Meet Julio Iglesias' children and their rise to fame as their father

Meet Julio Iglesias' children and their rise to fame as their father

Julio Iglesias' children are Chábeli, Julio Iglesias Jr., Enrique, Miguel Alejandro, Rodrigo, twins Cristina and Victoria, and Guillermo Iglesias. The eight children are from his marriage with his ex-wife Isabel Preysler and current wife Miranda Rijnsburger.

Julio Iglesias' children
Julio Iglesias' children include Enrique, Rodrigo, and twins Victoria and Cristina. Photo: Michael Tran, David Livingston, Matt Winkelmeyer (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Spanish musician, Julio Iglesias, has eight biological children from his two marriages.
  • He has three children from his first marriage with Isabel Preysler and five from his current marriage with Miranda Rijnsburger.
  • Julio Iglesias has three daughters and five sons.
  • His son Enrique Iglesias is arguably the most famous. Like his father, he has carved a successful path in the music industry.
  • In 1992, Javier Sánchez Santos filed a paternity claim, claiming to be Julio Iglesias' son, but the courts dismissed the allegation.

Julio Iglesias' profile summary

Full nameJulio José Iglesias de la Cueva
Famous asJulio Iglesias
GenderMale
Date of birth23 September 1943
Age81 years old (as of June 2025)
Zodiac signLibra
Place of birthMadrid, Spain
Current residenceIndian Creek Village, Miami, Florida, USA
NationalitySpanish
EthnicityWhite
ReligionJudaism
SexualityStraight
Height in feet6’1’’
Height in centimetres185
Weight in pounds 191
Weight in kilograms 87
Hair colour Black
Eye colour Dark brown
Relationship status Married
WifeMiranda Rijnsburger
Children8
FatherJulio Iglesias Sr.
MotherMaría del Rosario de la Cueva y Perignat
Siblings2 (Carlos, Jaime, Ruth Iglesias)
Education CEU San Pablo University,Complutense University of Madrid
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, footballer
Net worth$600 million
Instagram@julioiglesias
YouTube@JulioIglesiasVEVO

Julio Iglesias' children with Isabel Preysler

Julio's first wife was Isabel Preysler, a Spanish-Filipina television host and socialite. They married on 29 January 1971 and divorced in 1979. The pair also appealed to the Catholic Church for a marital rescission awarded in 1980. They were blessed with three children during their marriage.

1. Chábeli Iglesias

Julio Iglesias' children
Julio Iglesias' daughter Chábeli. Photo: @chabeliiglesias on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Gender: Female
  • Full name: María Isabel Iglesias Preysler
  • Date of birth: 3 September 1971
  • Age: 53 years old (as of June 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Profession: Socialite and journalist

The couple's first child is María Isabel, famously known as Chábeli. The celebrity child was born on 3 September 1971 and is 53 years old as of June 2025. Chábeli is a famous Spanish socialite and journalist.

She married businessman Christian Fernando Altaba in 2001, and the couple has two children: Alejandro (born in 2002) and Sofía (born in 2012).

2. Julio Jr.

  • Gender: Male
  • Full name: Julio José Iglesias Preysler Jr.
  • Date of birth: 25 February 1973
  • Age: 52 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Pisces
  • Profession: Singer-songwriter

Julio José Iglesias Preysler, famously known as Julio Iglesias Jr., is the couple's second child. He was born on 25 February 1973 and is 52 years old as of 2025. José is a renowned Spanish singer-songwriter. In 2008, he was named the CMT contest Gone Country winner.

In addition to music, Julio Jr. has modelled for fashion campaigns and appeared on several television programs. While he never achieved the global superstardom of his father or brother Enrique, he remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

3. Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias performs during a concert
Enrique Iglesias performs during "The Trilogy Tour" at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Photo: Mathew Tsang
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  • Gender: Male
  • Full name: Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
  • Date of birth: 8 May 1975
  • Age: 50 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Profession: Singer, songwriter

Enrique Iglesias, Julio and Isabel Preysler's third child, is a famous singer and songwriter. He was born on 8 May 1975 and is 50 years old as of 2025.

Arguably the most famous of Julio Iglesias' children, Enrique is an international superstar in his own right. He has sold over 100 million albums globally and has become a household name with hits like Bailando, Hero, and I Like It.

The Latin superstar has been in a long-term relationship with former tennis star Anna Kournikova, and the pair has three children together.

Julio Iglesias' children with Miranda Rijnsburger

The famous Spanish musician met Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger in 1990 and eventually tied the knot on 26 August 2010 in a small church in Marbella, Spain. Julio Iglesias and Miranda have five kids.

1. Miguel Alejandro

Miguel Alejandro Iglesias in glasses (L) and white shirt (R)
Miguel Alejandro Iglesias is Julio's eldest son with Miranda. Photo: @grupomicheli on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Gender: Male
  • Full name: Miguel Alejandro Iglesias
  • Date of birth: 7 September 1997
  • Age: 27 years old (as of June 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Profession: Real estate agent

Miguel Alejandro is Julio and Miranda's eldest son. He was born on September 7, 1997, and is 27 years old as of June 2025.

Miguel studied Finance and works in real estate. He has largely avoided the limelight and prefers to live a private life.

2. Rodrigo

Rodrigo in a fur coat (L) and black shirt (R)
Rodrigo Iglesias is Julio Iglesias' second son with Miranda. Photo: @rodrigoiglesias on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Gender: Male
  • Full name: Rodrigo Iglesias
  • Date of birth: 3 April 1999
  • Age: 26 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Aries
  • Profession: Social media personality

He is the couple's second son. Rodrigo was born on 3 April 1999 and is 26 years old as of 2025. He is active on his Instagram account, where he posts lifestyle and modelling content.

3. Victoria Iglesias

Victoria Iglesias in a white robe (L) and black outfit (R)
Victoria Iglesias is one of Julio Iglesias' twin daughters. Photo: @victoriaiglesiasr on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Gender: Female
  • Full name: Victoria Iglesias Rijnsburger
  • Date of birth: 1 May 2001
  • Age: 24 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Profession: Social media personality, model

Victoria is one of Julio and Miranda's twin daughters. She was born on 1 May 2001 and is 24 years old as of 2025.

Victoria has dabbled in modelling by participating in fashion campaigns and appearing on social media platforms. She is stylish and poised, with a growing Instagram presence and a rising profile in European and Latin fashion circles.

4. Cristina Iglesias

Cristina Iglesias holding her chin (L) and in a sky blue sundress (R)
Cristina Iglesias is Julio's twin daughter. Photo: @cristinaiglesiasr on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Gender: Female
  • Full name: Cristina Iglesias Rijnsburger
  • Date of birth: 1 May 2001
  • Age: 24 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Profession: Social media personality, model

Cristina is Victoria's twin sister. They are Julio Iglesias' youngest daughters. Like her sister, Cristina has appeared in fashion campaigns and high-profile events.

5. Guillermo

  • Gender: Male
  • Full name: Guillermo Iglesias
  • Date of birth: 5 May 2007
  • Age: 18 years old (as of 2025)
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus

Guillermo is the youngest of Julio and Miranda Rijnsburger's children. He was born on 5 May 2007 and is 18 years old as of 2025.

Is Javier Sanchez the son of Julio Iglesias?

In 2019, a Valencia court decreed that Julio is the father of Javier Sánchez, the child of former dancer Maria Edite Santos from Portugal. Sánchez had been fighting for paternity in court since 1992, claiming he was conceived during his mum's extramarital affair with Julio in 1975.

The singer denied all the allegations and had previously refused to submit to a paternity test. Following several court hearings, the country's Supreme Court heard the case, which rejected Sánchez's assertions in April 2021, also enforcing the expenses of the procedure on him.

FAQs

  1. How many children does Julio Iglesias have? He has 8 eight kids from his two marriages.
  2. Who are Julio Iglesias' sons and daughters? The Spanish musician's children are Chábeli, Julio Jr., Enrique, Miguel Alejandro, Rodrigo, twins Victoria and Cristina, and Guillermo.
  3. Who are Julio Iglesias' famous children? His most famous children are Julio Iglesias Jr. and Enrique Iglesias.
  4. Who was Julio Iglesias' first wife? His first wife was Isabel Preysler, a Spanish-Filipina television host and socialite.
  5. Who is Miranda Rijnsburger? She is Julio Iglesias' second and current wife.
  6. How old was Miranda when she married Julio Iglesias? Miranda was 45 years old when she married Julio Iglesias in 2010. She was born on 5 October 1965.
  7. Does Julio Iglesias have twins? Yes, he has twin daughters, Cristina and Victoria.
  8. What are Julio Iglesias' children's ages? Their ages are between 53 and 18 years as of 2025. His eldest child was born in 1971, while his youngest was born in 2007.

Some of Julio Iglesias's children have followed in his footsteps in music, while others have taken different career paths. Three of his children are from his marriage to his ex-wife Isabel Preysler, and the other five are from his current marriage to Miranda Rijnsburger.

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