Ricky Martin Biography

Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornNovember 2, 1971
Age52 years
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Enrique Martín Morales, known properly as Ricky Martin, was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is the kid of Enrique Martín Negroni and also Nereida Morales, an accounting professional as well as a psychologist, specifically. Ricky has 2 paternal half-brothers and also a younger maternal half-sister. As a young kid, Ricky was engaged in singing, acting, as well as modeling, taking part in commercials and also becoming part of a child singing group.

At the age of 12, Ricky's life took a substantial turn when he signed up with popular Latin child band Menudo. His time with Menudo, from 1984 to 1989, enabled Ricky to explore his music skills and establish his stage visibility. The group achieved significant success in Latin America, Europe, and also parts of Asia, helping launch Ricky into fame and also strengthening his course in the music sector.

Solo Career and also Breakthrough
After leaving Menudo, Ricky continued his quest of music, releasing his self-titled launching solo cd in 1991. It came to be a large hit across Latin America and also established him as a leading Latin pop feeling. Ricky adhered to the success of his launching cd with "Me Amarás" in 1993.

Nonetheless, it had not been up until his 3rd cd, "A Medio Vivir" (1995), that Ricky started to get to global popularity. The cd featured his universally understood hit, "La Vida Loca". This was a pivotal moment in Ricky's career, leading him to wonderful possibilities, such as carrying out at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and also starring in the Broadway musical "Les Miserables" in 1996.

In 1999, Ricky released his very first English cd, self-titled "Ricky Martin". This album, featuring hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "She's All I Ever Had", skyrocketed Ricky to international fame, bringing Latin pop into the mainstream songs scene.

Proceeded Success and also Philanthropy
Over the years, Ricky Martin continued to release effective albums in both English and also Spanish. Significant launches include "Sound Loaded" (2000), which included the hit "She Bangs", "Almas del Silencio" (2003), "Life" (2005), "Música + Alma + Sexo" (2011), "A Quien Quiera Escuchar" (2015), and also "Pausa" (2020). Ricky has actually offered over 70 million cds worldwide, making him among the best-selling Latin music artists in background.

Along with his successful songs job, Ricky has actually been a dedicated philanthropist. He established the Ricky Martin Foundation, a company dedicated to combating human trafficking and also promoting youngsters's civil liberties. He has likewise been involved in various humanitarian efforts, including catastrophe alleviation as well as HIV/AIDS understanding.

Personal Life
In 2010, Ricky Martin openly came out as gay. This was an endure action, specifically considering that it can have significantly influenced his career as a Latin pop star. Nevertheless, his appearing was met with frustrating assistance from followers and other musicians. Ricky has actually considering that been a forthright advocate for LGBT rights.

Ricky's charming connections have primarily been maintained private. In 2016-2017, he openly introduced his relationship with Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef. The pair got participated in 2018 as well as married in 2020. They have 4 youngsters: doubles Matteo and Valentino, born by means of surrogate in 2008, daughter Lucia, as well as child Renn.

Throughout his life, Ricky Martin has been an innovator for Latin pop music and an advocate for social issues. His impressive job functions as a testament to his talent, hard work, and also commitment to making a positive influence on the globe.

Our collection contains 16 quotes who is written / told by Ricky.

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16 Famous quotes by Ricky Martin

Small: These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from
"These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed"
Small: Sexuality and sensuality are completely different things. Sensuality is something that youre born with.
"Sexuality and sensuality are completely different things. Sensuality is something that you're born with. But sexuality is something I leave for my own mirror"
Small: I have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered
"I have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered 'losers,' drug traffickers, and that is not fair because that is generalizing"
Small: I eat everything, thats a problem. I dont have discipline. My favorite dish is the Caribbean. Meat, ric
"I eat everything, that's a problem. I don't have discipline. My favorite dish is the Caribbean. Meat, rice, lots of grains. But I do like to do exercises. Lately, I've been having capoeira classes and lots of cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging and cycling"
Small: The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight.
"The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight. Every writer thinks, I'm the journalist who's going to make him talk. I pray for them. I pray that they get a life and stop living mine!"
Small: Proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man
"Proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man"
Small: When someone isnt ready we must not try to force them out. People are being bullied and committing suic
"When someone isn't ready we must not try to force them out. People are being bullied and committing suicide because they're gay and it's horrible"
Small: I just want my children to be happy. I want my children to be healthy
"I just want my children to be happy. I want my children to be healthy"
Small: I think religion is a bunch of hooey, and I think that the holidays are an opportunity for people to ge
"I think religion is a bunch of hooey, and I think that the holidays are an opportunity for people to get stressed out, getting their rush to shop. It's so conformist"
Small: I need to tell the world what Im about, my nature, because not doing so would be teaching my children h
"I need to tell the world what I'm about, my nature, because not doing so would be teaching my children how to lie. I didn't want it to be"
Small: I always wanted to be a father. I have a beautiful relationship with my dad and beautiful memories. I a
"I always wanted to be a father. I have a beautiful relationship with my dad and beautiful memories. I always knew I was going to have a family"
Small: Ignore the ignorant
"Ignore the ignorant"
Small: I dont want to dream anymore, I want my life to be real!
"I don't want to dream anymore, I want my life to be real!"
Small: Every family is different. I am mom and I am dad and Im going to do my best. You should be proud, walk
"Every family is different. I am mom and I am dad and I'm going to do my best. You should be proud, walk through life saying I have the coolest family. I am part of a modern family"
Small: Buddhism has a very beautiful teaching that says the worst thing you can do to your soul is to tell som
"Buddhism has a very beautiful teaching that says the worst thing you can do to your soul is to tell someone their faith is wrong"
Small: Buddhas teaching are very simple, you dont have to break your head to understand the message. The part
"Buddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self-control"