Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, actor |
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| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Latest News about Ricky Martin
15/06/2025
Ricky Martin announced a new Latin pop album titled 'Corazón Nuevo' set for release in late 2025, featuring collaborations with top Latin artists including Bad Bunny and Rosalía. The album aims to celebrate his 35-year career and introduce his music to a younger generation.
03/03/2025
Ricky Martin received the 'Icon Award' at the 2025 Latin Music Conference in Miami, honoring his lifelong contribution to Latin pop and his role in bringing Latin music to global mainstream audiences. The award was presented by fellow artist and friend Jennifer Lopez.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on 24/12/1971. | |
| He first gained fame as a member of Menudo before launching a successful solo career in both Spanish and English. | |
| He is widely credited with helping bring Latin pop into mainstream global music markets. | |
| His full name is Enrique José Martín Morales, and he is also known as the 'King of Latin Pop'. | |
| He has sold over 90 million albums worldwide and is a two-time Grammy Award winner and four-time Latin Grammy Award winner. |
Personal Life
| Religion | Roman Catholic (grew up in Roman Catholic home, was an altar boy) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Husband | Jwan Yosef (married 2017, divorced 2023) |
Family
| Father | Enrique Martín Negroni (psychologist) |
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| Mother | Nereida Morales (accountant) |
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| Half-Sister (paternal) | Vanessa Martín |
Career
| Early Career | Appeared in TV commercials from age 6-9; joined Menudo at age 12 in 1984, left at 17-18 in 1989 |
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| Solo Music Debut | 1991 album Ricky Martin |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Auditioned three times for Menudo before joining | |
| 2. Signed early solo contract paying 1 cent per album sold | |
| 3. Has Corsican and Catalan ancestry | |
| 4. Performed in multiple languages with Menudo | |
| 5. Returned to Puerto Rico to finish high school after Menudo |