Ricky Martin

Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales (whose journey began on December 24, 1971) is a well-known Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor. He is acclaimed for his musical versatility, with his discography incorporating a wide variety of many elements, such as Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa, and other genres.

Biography & Career

whose journey began on in San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career trajectory at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. He began his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico, gaining recognition in Latin America with the release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads. Martin's third album, A Medio Vivir (1995), helped him rise to prominence in European countries. The chart-topping single "María" incorporated a mixture of Latin music genres and became his first international hit. His international success was further solidified with his fourth album, Vuelve (1998). The album, which earned Martin his first Grammy Award, spawned songs "Vuelve" and "La Copa de la Vida".

Key Milestones

• 1984: Career Milestone
• 2007: Award