Ricky Martin (born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971 as Enrique Martin Morales), is a successful Puerto Rican pop singer who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1990. He has sold over 70 million records since the start of his career. He is considered a major star in the world of Latin Pop, and is considered to have opened the doors for some of his fellow Latin American singers like Shakira. He attended Sagrado Coraz??n School and was an average student. He participated in school extra-curricular activities and sang in the school choir, where he began to realize that his talent captivated the audiences. Through the encouragement of his father, he began to take voice lessons, and auditioned for television advertising spots. Martin first achieved worldwide success with his selection to replace Ricky Melendez in the Latin boy band Menudo from 1984 until 1989. His meteoric ascent to fame started in Menudo's homebase, Caguas, site of his first concert. He signed with Sony in 1990. After he left Menudo, he decided to continue his career. He moved to Mexico City where he started acting, first in theater in productions like Mam?? ama el rock, and Los tenis Rojos with Ang??lica Mar??a and Ang??lica Vale. He starred in telenovelas such as Alcanzar una Estrella and performed in the music group Mu??ecos De Papel of that production. In 1994, he moved to Los Angeles, California. He received a role as bartender (Miguel Morez) in the American soap opera General Hospital. Ricky established himself in Miami and connected with music creator Desmond Child, former Menudo band-mate Robi Draco Rosa and Puerto Rican agent Angelo Medina. With these 2 in tow, Ricky created hits like "Mar??a", "The Cup of Life", and "Livin' La Vida Loca". He sang "The Cup Of Life" during a World Cup broadcast that gave him worldwide exposure, but it was "Livin' La Vida Loca" which became a ma
1 | Perdido Sin Tí | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
2 | Solo Quiero Amarte | The Best of Ricky Martin |
3 | Con Tu Nombre (Radio Edit) | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
4 | I Count the Minutes | Ricky Martin |
5 | Basta Ya | Música Alma Sexo |
6 | Te Busco Y Te Alcanzo | Música Alma Sexo |
7 | Con Tu Nombre (Exclusive Version) | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
8 | La Bomba | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
9 | I Don't Care | Life |
10 | Livin' La Vida Loca | Ricky Martin |
11 | She Bangs | Sound Loaded |
12 | Te Vas | Música Alma Sexo |
13 | Drop it on me | Life |
14 | Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
15 | Frío | Música Alma Sexo |
16 | Gracias Por Pensar En Mí | Ricky Martin Unplugged |
17 | Bella (She All I Ever Had) | Ricky Martin |
18 | No Te Miento | Música Alma Sexo |
19 | The Cup of Life | Ricky Martin |
20 | I Am Made of You | Ricky Martin |