12 Facts About Isabel Preysler

Maria Isabel Preysler Arrastia was born on February 18,1951 and is a Spanish and Filipino socialite and television host.

Isabel Preysler is the mother of singers Enrique Iglesias and Julio Iglesias Jr.

Isabel Preysler was born in Manila, Philippines, the third of six children to a wealthy family.

Isabel Preysler is the niece of actress Neile Adams, who is her mother's half-sister.

Isabel Preysler is the first cousin once removed of American actor Steven R McQueen, who is Neile's grandson.

Isabel Preysler was his guest of honor again in 2005 at a garden party during a holiday to Spain by the Royal Crown.

In 2004, Isabel Preysler became Spain's welcoming host for David and Victoria Beckham when she hosted a welcoming party at her house for the celebrity couple.

Isabel Preysler became close friends with Victoria and was often photographed shopping with her during their stay in Madrid.

Isabel Preysler continues to be the national spokesmodel for Ferrero Rocher, Suarez jewelry, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Chrysler cars and Porcelanosa tiles, for which American Hollywood actor George Clooney recently worked with her in 2006 to represent the brand in an advertising campaign.

In 2006, Isabel Preysler was honored with the Women Together Award, which honors women for their philanthropic contributions to the United Nations in New York, making her the first woman of Filipino descent in history to win the award.

In 1970, Isabel Preysler was introduced to a retired footballer named Julio Iglesias, who had just signed a recording contract to become a singer.

On March 23,1980, Isabel Preysler married Carlos Falco, 5th Marquess of Grinon.