In between his college studies in San Francisco, Julio Iglesias, Jr. – who had long yearned to act – auditioned for an NBC teen-oriented series, "Out Of The Blue," and won a weekly role. He was later enlisted by The Travel Channel to host a 22-episode series exploring exotic destinations in Latin America and South America. Julio got a grand tour of the world south of Dade County and became a familiar face to Latin audiences. He would have become even more familiar if he had accepted the role he was offered on a star-making soap opera for Mexico's major Televisa network. But despite its potential rewards, the multi-year commitment would have kept Julio from his simmering musical ambitions. In the US, he was offered a spot on the New York-based soap "All My Children," but by then, the pull of the music had proven irresistible.

Back in Miami, Julio Iglesias, Jr. hunkered down with his guitar, his voice, his words and a tape deck. He began to collaborate with producer, composer and friend Rodolfo Castillo, with whom he would eventually make "Under My Eyes." They began working in Castillo's home studio, which Julio recalls fondly today, because that humble place represents the roots and the spirit of his music, a simple and safe environment conducive to experimentation and unfettered expression.

Even though "Under My Eyes" is a lushly upholstered affair, Julio has tried to maintain the sense of intimacy and discovery that marked the project's do-it-yourself beginnings. Julio and Rodolfo eventually put in many hours at the Hit Factory in New York and Ocean Way in Los Angeles, along with studio time in Miami, but they still managed to include some of their homemade tracks. Julio particularly wanted his vocals to come from that up-close-and-personal setting.

Julio's voice is equal parts silk and grit, a fervid whisper testifying to passions remembered or imagined.

The charming and handsome Julio Iglesias, Jr. is obviously a man of the world. He can enthuse about the San Francisco 49ers, whom he began to champion during his college days, and in the next breath declare his loyalty to España as far as all things soccer-related. He also enjoys the daytime physical pleasures of Miami: windsurfing, water-skiing, the beach, etc.

Julio is resolutely building a musical career on his own terms. Welcome to his world.