Blessed with charisma, charm and multicultural appeal Ricky Martin is refreshingly humble about his success and grateful that hard work, talent and fortune have taken him so far.
Born and raised in San Jan, Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin first revealed a love for the performing arts through school plays and choir. By age six he had begun to appear in television commercials, becoming comfortable with the camera and maturing in his craft through acting and singing lessons. Though divorced, his parents were always supportive of his ambitions.
At age twelve Martin became a member of Menudo, the teenage group whose singing, dancing and stage presence electrified young audiences worldwide. For five years Martin lived his dream, performing at music festivals and sold-out concerts on every continent. In 1989 he left the group and returned to Puerto Rico to finish high school; moving to New York after graduation to enjoy six months of well-deserved tranquility.
An offer to return to the theatrical stage brought Martin to Mexico, where he starred in the long-running musical play Mama Ama El Rock ( Mom Loves Rock & Roll). In 1992 Martin segued into the popular Mexican daytime drama "Alcanzar Una Estrella II" ("To Reach A Star"), spending eight months as Pablo, a musician and singer in the band Muñecos De Papel. Due to the tremendous success of the drama, the band did an extensive tour throughout Mexico and the story spinned off into a feature film. For his performance in the feature film version of the series Martin earned a Heraldo, the Mexican equivalent of Academy Award.
Concurrent with a burgeoning acting career, in 1992 Sony Music released his first album of original songs. "Ricky Martin" ,the self-titled which quickly proved his success as a solo artist, evidenced by platinum sales and packed concert dates in every country across South America.This album sold more than 500,000 copies all along the world, becoming in one of the Sony greatest latin debuts in the las 10 years. During that time he won lot of awards, like the "Lo Nuestro" award, and many Eres Awards. "It felt great to have complete control of the process," says Martin. "I was also lucky to be surrounded by people who wanted to work as hard as I did."
His succes continued with his second album "Me Amaras" (You Will Love Me), in wich he included some personal and Romantic songs. It was a more mature compilation of personal, romantic songs which also skyrocketed to the top of the Latin charts and earned him "Best New Latin Artist" at the 1993 Billboard Music Awards.
Seeking further opportunities as an actor and the chance to connect with English-speaking audiences, Martin moved to Los Angeles at the end of 1993, guesting on two episodes of the NBC sitcom "Getting By" before creating the role of Miguel Morez on "General Hospital". Martin soon won over the hearts of the American public, leading to him being sought out by the American media to appear on television and in magazines and newspapers all over the United States, including People, YM, Seventeen, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, The Ricki Lake Show, Extra, and various other national and local programs.
In 1995 a dream that in some form or another was a promise to himself and his fans, became reality: Martin's third album-"A Medio Vivir". In this album Martin's musical talents shine brightest through his work as a songwriter, singer and musician. "A Medio Vivir" is a compilation of "alternative" songs reflecting pop, rock and Latin influences. It has released internationally in September, 1995, and was followed by his third extensive tour of Mexico, South and Central America.
The inspiration of great performers and composers such as Robi Rosa (Ian Blake), Franco DeVita, Alejandro Sanz, Cristóbal Sansano, Mónica Naranjo, Marcos Flores, Luis Gomez Escolar, Carlos Lara, Luis Angel, Manolo Tena and Ricky Martin (making his debut as a composer) under the direction of KC Porter (who has produced artists such as Bon Jovi, Boyz II Men, Richard Marx, and Patti LaBelle) helped give life to "A Medio Vivir".
A believer in destiny, Martin vests equal faith in hard work and a positive attitude. "Everything I've accomplished is because I've been ready for it," say Ricky Martin, naming Daniel Day-Lewis, Sting, and Barbra Streisand among those multi-faceted performers who have inspired him. "Planning, discipline and a good outlook are the keys to success."
Ricky Martin's dream of performing on Broadway became a reality this past June when he made is debute as `Marius', an idealistic young student revolutionary in 19th century Paris, in the Broadway production of Les Miserables. During his 11 week limited engagement Martin won the hearts of theater goers, with his interpretation of the heart-breaking ballad, "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" and as well as the moving love duet "A Heart Full of Love."
"Maria" is his most succesful single "A Medio Vivir", and maybee of all huis carrier, making it big in all the world.It has been in the first popularity places in many countries like México, and more recently Spain and Israel. 2 videos were made of this song, the last one was shooted in Paris because Ricky was touring Europe.
At the first half of 1997, the Disney studios called him to make the voice of their character Hércules in the same titled movie for its spanish version. He also recorded the song "No Importanta La Distancia" (I can go the Distance),and he also made the song videoclip, which was shown at the end of the movie. He also made it into the first places in the charts with this song.
Although his music and acting keep him busy, Martin always gives part of his time to helping drug-addicted and abused children, and AIDS awareness, he is as passionate about helping others as he is about his work. With performances in benefits such as: The White Nights Festival in Russia, Disney en Las Americas AIDS Foundation and as spokesperson for the American Heart Association, Ricky Martin is able to help others and at the same time bring a bit of himself and his music to everyone.
In February 1998 Ricky has
released his forth album "Vuelve"
in many countries. 1.000.000 copies of the cd were sold in only 4 weeks!!
And still are!
Ricky's now in promoting all over the world his fifth (!!!) album that's called "ricky martin" and the first single from it "Livin' La Vida Loca". The single and the cd have made him a big hit all over the world especially im the US. According to the charts the album had sold till now more then a million copies!!!!. In the album there are two speciall duets- With Maddona "Be Carful With My Hart" and with Meja "Private Emotion".
Name: Enrique Martin Morales
Date of Birth: December 24, 1971
Place of Birth: Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Age: 28
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'1
Weight:165
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Light Brown
Parents: Mother: Nereida Morales, Father: Enrique Martin Negroni
Siblings: Fernando, Angel, Eric, Daniel, and Vanessa
Favorite Food: Italian
Least Favorite Food: Sea Food
Favorite Actor: Robert DeNiro
Favorite Singer: Miguel Bose
Favorite Type of Books; Poetry, philosophy, art, and the classics
Best Quality: Sincerity
Worst Quality: Sincerity
Fear: Snakes
Something That Makes You See Red: LIES
The Smartest Thing I Ever Did: Start in this business.
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