Place: San Juan
Born: 1971
Biography:
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer and actor who rose to stardom in Latin America as a member of the boy band Menudo and then became a worldwide pop music sensation. He was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and started his musical career with Menudo. He later pursued a solo career, releasing several successful albums and singles such as 'Livin' La Vida Loca' and 'She Bangs.' He is credited for selling over 85 million albums worldwide.