Enrique Iglesias – Hero
Enrique Iglesias – Hero (2001)
Directed by: Joseph Kahn
Hero is a heartfelt ballad by Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias, released on September 3, 2001, as the lead single from his second English-language album, *Escape*. The song explores themes of love and heroism, with Iglesias expressing a desire to be a source of strength for his partner. The accompanying music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, features actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mickey Rourke, portraying a dramatic storyline of love and sacrifice. Upon its release, “Hero” achieved significant commercial success, topping charts in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Iglesias’s most recognized songs.
