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Enrique "Ricky" Martín is a singer, actor, and songwriter versatile in Latin pop, dance, reggaeton and salsa.
Ricky Martin is a Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, actor and author. He rose to fame as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo before embarking on a successful solo career that has spawned numerous hit singles and albums.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ricky Martin is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 24, 1971, Ricky Martin was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Menudo</div><div class='timeline-text'>Martin joins the Latin boy band Menudo and begins to tour throughout Latin America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Solo Debut Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases his debut solo album Ricky Martin which features the hit single "María".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Livin' La Vida Loca</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ricky releases the single "Livin' La Vida Loca" which becomes an international success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for his album La Historia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Comes Out as Gay</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ricky comes out as gay in an interview with People magazine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Performs at the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics</div><div class='timeline-text'>Performs in front of almost 2 billion viewers at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Charismatic Performer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ricky Martin is known for his incredible stage presence and energy when performing. He has a way of captivating audiences with his passionate performances that are sure to keep everyone dancing and singing along.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Music is Catchy and Fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ricky Martin's music is fun and upbeat. His songs have great beats and catchy lyrics that make them easy to sing along to. His music is also very uplifting, which makes it perfect for any kind of celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Supports Good Causes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ricky Martin is an advocate for many social causes, including children’s rights and AIDS awareness. He uses his fame to help spread awareness about these issues, which we love him for.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born and Raised in Puerto Rico</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ricky Martin was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is the son of a Puerto Rican mother and an Argentinean father.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started his Career at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ricky Martin began his career at the young age of six with the local children's choir. By age 12, he was already the lead singer of a popular Puerto Rican boy band called Menudo.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sang at the White House</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ricky Martin has performed for some of the most powerful people in the world, including Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, when he sang at the White House in 1999.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2006, Ricky Martin received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to music, making him only the second Latin artist to ever receive such an honor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Founded the Ricky Martin Foundation</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ricky Martin founded his own charity organization, The Ricky Martin Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting the rights of children around the world.</"
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Ricky Martin, a Puerto Rican singer and actor, was born on December 24, 1971 and is currently 51 years old. He is best known for his hit Latin pop song "Livin' la Vida Loca," the success of which sparked the Latin pop explosion of the late 90s.
Ricky Martin has an estimated net worth of $120M. He is best known for his singing career, but also earns income from acting, producing, and other business ventures. His wealth comes from record sales, concert tours, and various other entertainment jobs.
