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Ricky Martin (born Enrique José Martin Morales in
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico|Hato Rey, 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 1984. He
has sold over 40 million records since the start
of his career.

==Biography==
Martin has achieved worldwide success, starting
with his selection to substitute Ricky Melendez in
Latin boy band Menudo from 1984 until 1989. His
meteoric ascent to fame started in Menudo's
homebase, Caguas, Puerto Rico|Caguas, site of his
first concert. 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 Football World Cup|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 and propelled him into the covers of Tiger
Beat and many other major magazines worldwide.

One of Ricky's career high points was the
recording of the Spanglish ballad "Cuidado Con Mi
Corazon" with Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna and
William Orbit. The original version was written
with Patrick Leonard and the first demo remains
just one of many Unreleased Madonna Songs. 

Ricky was chosen, along with FĂ©lix Trinidad in
1999, to lead Puerto Rico's worldwide tourism
campaign, both exemplifying Puerto Rico's
youthfulness, enthusiasm and never give up
character.

Martin has also teamed up with former Menudo
bandmate Robi Rosa, who wrote many of Ricky's
hits. Martin recently adopted three little girls
from India.

In 2003, Martin announced that he and his agent,
Angelo Medina, have parted ways.

In February of 2004, Martin received a lifetime
achievement award at the Premios Lo Nuestro in
Miami.

The Ricky Martin Foundation created a project
called People For Children, which aims to
eliminate the industry of sexual exploitation and
trafficking of children worldwide.

==Discography==
* Discography (Albums, Singles, Maxis, Promo CDs,
DVDs) (1991-2003)
* Ricky Martin (1991)|Ricky Martin (1991 version)
- WW Sales: 500,000
* Me Amarás (1993) - WW Sales: 1,000,000
* A Medio Vivir (1995) - WW Sales: 7,000,000
* Vuelve (1997) - WW Sales: 8,000,000
* Ricky Martin (1999)|Ricky Martin (1999 version)
- WW Sales: 17,000,000
* Sound Loaded (2000) - WW Sales: 7,000,000
* La Historia (2001) - WW Sales: 3,500,000
* The Best of (2001) - WW Sales: 1,000,000
* Almas del Silencio (2003) - WW Sales: 4,000,000
* Life (2005) - will be available October -
November '05

==Also see==
*List of famous Puerto Ricans
*List of best selling music artists

==External links==

* http://www.rickymartin.com Ricky Martin (Sony
Music)
* http://www.rickymartinmusic.com Ricky Martin
Music
* http://www.rmtee.com Ricky Martin The European
Experience
* http://www.tsarm.net There's Something About
Ricky Martin
* http://www.rickymartinfoundation.com Ricky
Martin Foundation
* http://www.nabou.com/celebrities/ricky_martin/
Ricky Martin at Nabou.com Celebrities
* http://rickymartinymasintl.bravehost.com Ricky
Martin y Mas International Fan Club