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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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