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Ricky Martin's Impressive Career Highlights

Tania Calderón / December 24, 2024 - 11:00 pm

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Pinterest Ricky Martin at the 2010 Grammys
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Ricky Martin

Enrique Martín Morales embarked on his career at the tender age of 12 as a member of the prosperous youth group Menudo. He remained with the group for a little over seven years, from 1983 to 1990.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin at the World Cup Draw Ceremony in France, 1997
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World Cup

While Ricky had already made a name for himself in Latin America with Menudo and his solo projects, it wasn't until the late nineties that he truly achieved international fame. This breakthrough came with his iconic song "La copa de la vida," which served as the official theme song for the 1998 World Cup in France.

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Big Success

Ricky Martin's major breakthrough came in 1998 with the success of his album 'Vuelve,' which became a hit. His World Cup anthem, "The Cup of Life," topped the charts, catapulting him to international fame and opening up numerous opportunities in his career.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin at the 1999 Grammy Awards
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Grammy Award

In 1998, Ricky released his fourth studio album, 'Vuelve,' which went on to win a Grammy Award the following year in the category of Best Latin Pop Album. This achievement solidified his position as 'the king of Latin pop.'

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Pinterest Ricky Martin in 1999
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World tour

Thanks to the international success he achieved in the last two years, Ricky decided to pivot his music career by releasing songs in English and embarking on a global tour. It was during this period that he dropped hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "She Bangs".

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Pinterest Ricky Martin with Michael Jackson in 2000
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The star of the moment

In the subsequent years, Ricky Martin consistently delivered hit songs in both languages and forged collaborations with prominent artists, including Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin at the Elton John Foundation Oscar Party
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Unplugged

In 2006, Ricky joined the charts when invited by MTV to perform an unplugged concert featuring new songs and adaptations of his hits. The concert was a massive success, prompting him to organize another world tour. Additionally, he continued to accumulate awards and nominations at major industry ceremonies.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin with his sons Valentino and Matteo in 2009
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Valentino and Matteo

After a successful tour and a collaborative album with Eros Ramazzotti in Italian, Ricky took a hiatus. In 2008, he joyfully welcomed his twins, Valentino and Matteo, born through surrogacy.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin receives his star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, 2007.
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Ricky's book

In 2013, Ricky Martin ventured into children's literature, releasing his first book titled 'Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars,' inspired by his journey into fatherhood. The book became a successful saga in the United States. Concurrently, he expanded his role as a coach, participating in 'The Voice Australia' a year after his coaching stint on 'The Voice Mexico'.

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Pinterest Ricky Martin with husband Jwan Yosef at the 2018 Golden Globes.
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Ricky and Jwan

In 2016, Ricky Martin started dating painter Jwan Yosef. They tied the knot the following year and joyously welcomed two beautiful babies, Lucia and Renn.
However, in 2023, the couple announced their separation.

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Enrique Martin Morales, better known as Ricky Martin, not only stands as one of the most significant Latin celebrities globally but has also earned the title of 'the king of Latin pop' through his extensive career in acting and, above all, music.

Ricky Martin Through The Years

From his start at the tender age of 12 to the present day, Ricky Martin has enjoyed overwhelming success in all his endeavors, accumulating a growing fan base each day.

Beyond his achievements in the entertainment industry, Ricky Martin has been passionate about social causes since a young age. In recent years, he has actively utilized his voice and position to support various movements and organizations, particularly in his native Puerto Rico. Ricky Martin's awareness of his influence is evident, and he unhesitatingly employs it to contribute to positive change in the world where he and his four beautiful children are growing.

Embark on a captivating journey through the remarkable career of the great Ricky Martin with this gallery—it's bound to be an intriguing ride!

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