Trivia

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on October 1, 2021. Jody Gerson, chairman of Universal Music Publishing Group, and Yalitza Aparicio were guest speakers at the ceremony. His star on the Walk of Fame is located in front of the iconic Capitol Records Building.

Has one son with Valeria Rivera, named Alexander, who was born in 2003.

Spain's best-selling pop singer. His work shows mixed influences of Spanish light flamenco and Italian-style romantic ballads, and lyrics with a certain intimist, poetic depth.

Carried his guitar practically everywhere he went from age 15 on, and played at local parish functions in the working-class Madrid neighborhood where he lived, later graduating to performances at bars and clubs.

Best friends with actor and singer Miguel Bosé.

Has sold millions of records and won several Grammy Awards.

Ex-partner is Mexican model and actress Jaydy Michel. Their daughter, Manuela, was born in Madrid, Spain on July 28, 2001. The couple separated in 2005.

Has released several albums: Viviendo deprisa (1991), Si tú me miras (1993), Básico (1994), 3 (1995), Mas (1997), El alma al aire (2000), No es lo mismo (2003) and El tren de los momentos (2006).

Ex-partner is former assistant Raquel Perera. Their son, Dylan, was born in New York in 2011, and their daughter, Alma, was born in Madrid, Spain in 2014. The couple separated in July 2019.