Ricky Martin (born Enrique José Martín Morales in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971) is a popular music singer, who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1990. He has sold over 40 million records since the start of his career. Martin has achieved worldwide success, starting with his selection to substitute Ricky Melendez in Latin boy band Menudo from 1984 until 1989. He signed with Sony in 1990. His career continued after he left Menudo. He participated in soap operas like Alcanzar Una Estrella II and performed in the music group Munecos De Papel. Later, in Hollywood he played Miguel Morez on General Hospital. It was in Mexico where he met Rebecca de Alba, a Mexican model turned TV presenter with whom he has had an on-and-off relationship for several years. Ricky established himself in Miami and connected with music creator Desmond Child and Puerto Rican agent Angelo Medina. With these 2 in tow, Ricky created hits like "Maria," "The Cup Of Life," and "Livin' La Vida Loca." He sang "The Cup Of Life" during a World Cup broadcast that gave him worldwide exposure, but it was "Livin' La Vida Loca" which became a massive crossover summer hit, made him popular around the world.
Actor/singer Ricky Martin hosted a fundraiser for President Obama May 14, days after the chief executive endorsed same-sex marriage, USA Today reported.
Jenna Whittingham and Stephen Brady's awful video, featuring a wedding theme and English Sparkling Wine, cost their team dear in episode nine of the 2012 Apprentice Photo: PA Apprentice Team Sterling: Project Manager Ricky Martin (far left), ...
A LAST-DITCH plea to be saved helped Stubbington's Ricky Martin survive tonight's episode of The Apprentice. The recruitment team leader was made project manager for a task that involved promoting English wine.
People En Espanol was right for naming Ricky Martin one of their 50 Most Beautiful!! The pop-singer-turned-Broadway man candy took a break from singing and dancing in Evita to attend the fancy People En Espanol 50 Most Beautiful Gala, honoring his ...
ABC/Donna Svennevik(NEW YORK) -- International pop star Ricky Martin, famous for hits like "Livin' La Vida Loca," and the star of Broadway's current production of Evita, has come out in support of President Obama, endorsing him for the 2012 election.
By Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP President Obama speaks at a fundraiser hosted by singer Ricky Martin and the LGBT Leadership Council in New York on Monday.
Meanwhile, the most anticipated celebrity at the Tuesday evening event, Ricky Martin, who made the elite list again this year and opted for an elegant black and white outfit, granted no interviews to the media, although he posed for photos with a big ...
The candidates are tasked with creating a website and online advert to raise awareness of English sparkling wine, and Sterling project manager Ricky Martin plans a wedding-themed advert, where the bride chooses English fizz over champagne.
Ricky Martin (left) and President Barack Obama will host a fundraiser Monday for the president's re-election campaign. By Jillian Eugenios President Obama will get a chance to stand behind his words of support for gay marriage Monday in New York City ...
BY Jeremy Kinser President Obama's long-awaited show support of marriage equality has energized much of the entertainment industry with Ricky Martin and Ryan Murphy both scheduled to host fundraising events for the president's re-election campaign.
Singer and actor Ricky Martin was nominated Friday for a Drama Desk Award in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Musical, for his role in the current Broadway revival of "Evita".
Second, I would be seeing Ricky Martin as Che onstage. It had been so long since I last watched him sing—in a Manila concert that was part of a promotional trip.
Singer Ricky Martin has sold his 7-bedroom Miami Beach mansion for $10.6 million, but the name of the buyer is not yet known, The Miami Herald reported.
By LZ Granderson CNN Contributor About 200 people ponied up at least $5000 per ticket for an event hosted by Ricky Martin. That was followed by a function at a private home where 60 people spent $38500 each to get through the door.
MANDEL NGAN/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES By Julie Pace Associated Press President Barack Obama talks with singer Ricky Martin at a fund-raiser Martin and the LGBT Leadership Council hosted in New York. / PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/ASSOCIATED PRESS ...
The first was jointly sponsored by the LGBT Leadership Council and the Futuro Fund, and hosted by Ricky Martin. Tickets were $5000 each and about 200 donors attended.
