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Ricky Martin has transitioned from a Latin pop icon to an influential advocate, leveraging his global platform to champion social causes and a diverse entertainment career across music, film, and theater.
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Request A ShowTarget announced an exclusive partnership with GRAMMY Award-winning, Latin music star Ricky Martin on his 12th album, Música + Alma + Sexo (Sony Music).
Ricky Martin has endorsed Casa Salsa as one of six brands, including prominent names like Hanic and Kumiko.
Ricky Martin has endorsed Hanic as one of six brands, including prominent names like Casa Salsa and Kumiko.
Kumiko, a Chilean cosmetic company, reached a commercial agreement with Ricky Martin, who became the advertising face of the company for three years.
Ricky Martin is the face of NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO's promotional campaign, Vive la Vida Bold, encouraging consumers to live boldly.
Enrique Martín Morales, known as Ricky Martin, was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His early life involved a Catholic upbringing and appearances in television commercials from the age of nine. At 12, he joined the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, making his recording debut on the 1984 album “Evolución” with the song “Rayo de Luna.” During his time with Menudo until 1989, the group released 11 albums and he developed an interest in philanthropy as a UNICEF ambassador. After leaving Menudo, he pursued an acting career in Mexico, starring in the telenovela “Alcanzar una estrella II” (1991) and its film adaptation, earning an El Heraldo Award.
Martin launched his solo music career in 1991 with his self-titled debut album. His third album, “A Medio Vivir” (1995), marked a shift towards a fusion of traditional Latin sounds, with the hit single “María” becoming his first international success, topping charts in 20 countries and selling over five million physical copies worldwide. This led to a global tour and a Broadway debut in “Les Misérables” in 1996. His fourth album, “Vuelve” (1998), earned him his first Grammy Award and included “La Copa de la Vida,” the official anthem for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. His performance of this song at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards in 1999 introduced him to a mainstream American audience and is widely credited with igniting the “Latin explosion” in pop music.
His first English album, “Ricky Martin,” released in 1999, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, achieving the largest sales week for any album in 1999 and becoming the best-selling album by a Latin artist in the U.S. with over seven million copies shipped. The lead single, “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” topped charts in over 20 countries. Martin has since released several successful albums, including the Grammy Award-winning “A Quien Quiera Escuchar” (2015), and continued acting in projects like “General Hospital” and “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” which earned him an Emmy nomination. He is also recognized for his philanthropic work through The Ricky Martin Foundation, focusing on human trafficking, and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights globally.
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