Updated: September 18, 2024
Name: Enrique “Ricky” Martín Morales
Date of Birth: December 24, 1971 (52 years)
Height: 1.82 meter (5 feet 11 inches)
Ethnicity: Spanish
Nationality: Puerto Rican
Occupation: Singer, Performer, Actor, Philanthropist
Genres: Pop, Latin pop, reggaeton, Salsa
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jwan Yosef
Children: Matteo, Valentino, Lucia, Renn
Parents: Nereida Morales, Enrique Martín Negroni
Networth: $130 million
Biography & Career: Born Enrique Martín Morales on December 24, 1971, Ricky Martin is a world-renowned Puerto Rican singer and performer, and stands at 5 feet 11 inches in height. With Puerto Rican nationality, he began his career as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo. He quickly gained international fame as a solo artist, becoming one of the most iconic Latin performers of his generation. Now at age of 52 years, his influence in the world of Latin pop remains stronger than ever.
He gained international fame with the release of his hit single "Livin' la Vida Loca" in 1999, followed by Ricky Martin singles that topped the charts like "She Bangs," "María," and "La Copa de la Vida."
Throughout his career, Ricky Martin has headlined numerous unforgettable tours and concerts. In particular, Ricky Martin's tour "Livin' la Vida Loca" (1999-2000) followed the massive success of his hit single, took him across North America, Europe, and Asia, cementing his global pop icon status. The Black and White Tour (2007) was one of his most extensive, and In 2011, he embarked on the Música + Alma + Sexo Tour, performing in over 65 cities worldwide to promote his album of the same name.
Ricky Martin has received numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, and several Billboard, American Music, and MTV Video Music Awards.
Ricky was born to Enrique Martín Negroni, a former accountant, and Nereida Morales, former psychologist. His parents maintained a close-knit family, and has a good relationship with his siblings, including his sister Vanessa Martín.
The singer is also a dedicated father. He has four children: twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, born in 2008, as well as his daughter, Lucia, born in 2018, and youngest son, Renn, born in 2019. Ricky Martin's first wife was Mexican TV personality Rebecca de Alba. He came out as gay in 2010, and married artist Jwan Yosef in 2017. The two are raising their children together.
Beyond his music career, Ricky Martin is known for his philanthropic work, particularly through the Ricky Martin Foundation, which focuses on combating human trafficking and supporting underprivileged children.
As of recent reports, Ricky Martin's net worth is estimated to be around $130 million, reflecting his long and successful career. Singer Ricky Martin continues to tour and record, leaving a lasting impact on the global music scene.
Discography:- Ricky Martin (1991)
- Me Amaras (1993)
- A Medio Vivir (1995)
- Vuelve (1998)
- Ricky Martin (1999) – His first English-language album
- Sound Loaded (2000)
- Almas del Silencio (2003)
- Life (2005)
- Música + Alma + Sexo (2011)
- A Quien Quiera Escuchar (2015)
- Pausa (2020) – EP
Famous Songs: - Livin' la Vida Loca
- She Bangs
- La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)
- María
- Vuelve
- Shake Your Bon-Bon
- Private Emotion
- Loaded
- Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (feat. Christina Aguilera)
- Tal Vez
- La Mordidita
- Adiós
- Disparo al Corazón
- Tu Recuerdo
- Come with Me
