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THE INTERVIEW
” Performing live means that there is always When asked about the performers he admires, class resorts. The truth is that I spent four
Enrique replied “I have admiration for many, unforgettable days.”
an element of the unexpected but Enrique my list is endless. You can learn a lot from As a result of that trip to Los Cabos the opportunity
claims that he has never experienced anything other performers methods and style. I have arose for Enrique to develop Alegranza, a 95-luxury
disastrous. What happens must often is that recorded several duets and they all turned out condominium resort built in partnership with
Security is unable to control the public during well. So far, I have recorded duets with Juan two close friends. The development features full-
large concerts so he’s literally had to run out Luis Guerra, Pit Bull, Usher, Wisin and Yandel ownership luxury condominiums, enjoys world-
stages. He remembers a funny incident during and I hope to record more in future”. class amenities, spectacular ocean views, and is
a concert in an Islamic country when he asked Enrique first came to Los Cabos in 2001 during located minutes away from the charming town of
a girl to join him on stage, something the singer a break from shooting the film “Once Upon a San José del Cabo.
is known to do during shows, and he kissed Time in México” in the town of San Miguel Enrique was enthralled with the land where
her. After the concert the local authorities de Allende, instead of returning home to Alegranza now stands from the moment he saw
were waiting for him backstage to charge him Miami he traveled to Southern Baja. And, the it. Living in Miami where the land is flat, he felt
with disturbing the peace so he had to make a rest is history. He says, “I felt in love with the that the elevated terrain featuring mountain
quick exit in the opposite direction. Thanks to weather, the beaches, the surf, the combination and ocean views was the ideal location to build,
the efforts of his manager the incident came to of desert and ocean, the locals and the world-
pass but only after arduous negotiations with
the local authorities.
San JosédelCaboisaveryspecialplace.Iremember
falling in love with land the first time I went
to see the place where Alegranza now stands. I
loved the views and from that moment on I was
convinced that the development would be a
success. I live in Miami, where the land is mostly
flat so I greatly enjoy a place with ocean
and mountain views. I am the sort of person
who looks out the window first thing in the
morning; Alegranza’s views make me happy. For
”me, Alegranza is a dream come true.
Enrique's profession takes him many places possible way. He himself has given many benefit
and he has many favorite destinations but his concerts to raise funds for various causes yet he
penthouse at Alegranza holds a special place finds that sadly these efforts are never enough.
in the singer's heart. He often travels to San Enrique ends this interview on a fun note.
José del Cabo with his girlfriend not only for When asked if any of the questions asked
its romantic atmosphere but to engage in the surprised him he laughs and says that being
many sport activities Cabo offers, surfing, and asked if he has a 'magic room' to compose was
golf being two of his favorites. amusing. It then becomes obvious that the
He firmly believes that performers should be singer enjoyed the interview.
aware of the reality that surrounds them and
have a responsibility to help others in every
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