Netflix is ​​going to make a series about the life of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias

Netflix has signed a deal with music icon Julio Iglesias to produce a series about the singer's life. An announcement of the deal states that this is the first time that the artist, known for hits such as Quiéreme Mucho, Un Canto a Galicia and Quiero, participates in the creative process of a production about his life and musical trajectory. The agreement was signed after Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Iglesias wrote a letter.

Details about the series are limited, but it will launch worldwide and is currently in development.



According to Netflix, it will “tell the story of how Julio Iglesias (pictured) became the first non-English artist to enter the American and Asian markets and turned into a universal star who is among the five biggest record sellers in history.”

“After many speculations, books and documentaries in which I have not been involved, for the first time I have decided to tell the truth about my life to a universal company like Netflix,” said Iglesias. “After much deliberation, finally, a very touching letter sent to me by Bela Bajaria was enough to convince me that Netflix was the ideal company to develop this project. I feel grateful to a lot of people from many countries who have supported me and have boosted my life.”

Iglesias was born in Spain, studied law and was a goalkeeper for Real Madrid's reserve team before a car accident ended his career. During his recovery, he discovered his talent for music and soon became one of the best-selling artists of all time. He shared stages with Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Sting, Dolly Parton and Placido Domingo.

In the 1970s and 1980s his stardom grew and he entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling Latin music artist ever. He also received a Lifetime Achievement from the U.S. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Julio is the father of Enrique Iglesias, who also has a successful singing career.

Diego Ávalos, Vice President Content at Netflix: “Julio Iglesias has trusted us to tell his story. We are very grateful for his generosity. We all know that his talent and tenacity are unique in the world. Now, we will have the opportunity to see beyond the lights, the pictures in the magazines, the gold records and to really get to know in depth an exceptional person who has accompanied and will accompany many generations in every corner of the planet.”