Ricky Martin Biography (1971-)

Original name, Enrique Jose Martin Morales IV; born December 24 (some sourcescite December 23), 1971, in San Juan, PR; son of Enrique (a psychologist) and Nereida (an accountant; maiden name, Morales) Martin.

Nationality
Puerto Rican
Gender
Male
Occupation
Singer, actor
Birth Details
December 24, 1971
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Stage Appearances
  • Marius, Les Miserables (musical), Broadway production, between 1994 and 1996
  • Also appeared in Mama ama el rock (also known as Mama Loves Rock and Roll), Mexican production.
  • Film Appearances
  • Enrique, Mas que alcanzar una estrella (musical), [Mexico], 1992
  • Voice of Hercules for Spanish-language version (including performer of the song "No importa la distancia"), Hercules (animated; also known as Disney's Hercules), Buena Vista, 1997
  • Performer of the song "La Bamba," Born Romantic, United Artists, 2001
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Ricky, Por siempre amigos, [Argentina], beginning in 1987
  • Pablo Loredo, Alcanzar una estrella II (also known as Reach fora Star II), [Mexico], beginning in 1991
  • Martin, a recurring role, Getting By, ABC, 1993 then NBC, 1993-1994
  • Miguel Morez, General Hospital, ABC, 1994-1995
  • Sandoval, Barefoot in Paradise, beginning in 1996
  • Specials
  • Ricky Martin: One Night Only, CBS, 1999
  • Ricky Martin: Opening Night Live, VH1, 2000
  • Ricky Martin: Videos Loaded, VH1, 2000
  • An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson, TNT, 2001
  • An Audience with Ricky Martin, 2001
  • Awards Presentations
  • Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1999
  • Ritmo Latino Music Awards El Premio de la Gente, Telemundo, 1999
  • Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 2000
  • MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 2000
  • The 43rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards, 2001
  • The 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, 2001
  • Performed at the Grammy Awards presentation, 1999.
  • Episodic
  • Himself, "Vaya par de gemelos," Medico de familia, 1998
  • Ricky Martin: Behind the Music, VH1, 2000
  • Total Request Live (also known as TRL), MTV, 2000
  • "How Far Is Too Far?" VH1 All Access, VH1, 2001
  • Fanclub: Ricky Martin, VH1, 2001
  • Appeared as himself in the episode "Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discretion/The Perfect Divorce/Letting Go," in "Caribbean: Parts 1 & 2," TheLove Boat, ABC. Appeared in episodes of other series, including Today, NBC; other episodes of Total Request Live (also known as TRL), MTV; and numerous talk shows.
  • Other
  • Somos un solo pueblo, [Puerto Rico], 1995
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums; in Spanish
  • Ricky Martin, Sony, 1992
  • Me amaras, Sony, 1993
  • A medio vivir (also known as Halfway through Life), Sony, 1995
  • Vuelve, Columbia, 1998
  • La historia, Sony International, 2001
  • Albums; in English
  • Ricky Martin, Columbia, 1999
  • Sound Loaded, Columbia, 2000
  • Other Albums
  • Other albums include Fuego de noche, nieve de dia. Also recorded albums with Menudo.
  • Singles
  • "La copa de la vida/The Cup of Life," 1998
  • "Livin' La Vida Loca," 1999
  • "She's All I Ever Had," Sony, 1999
  • "Meja: Private Emotion," Sony, 2000
  • "Shake Your Bon-Bon," Sony, 2000
  • "She Bangs," Sony, 2000
  • "Loaded," Sony, 2001
  • "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely: Parts 1 & 2," Sony International, 2001
  • Other singles include "Maria."
  • Videos
  • Romance del cumbanchero (musical documentary; also known as Romance del cumbanchero: La musica de Rafael Hernandez), Banco Popular, 1998
  • The Ricky Martin Video Collection, 1999
  • WRITINGS
  • Television Music
  • Series
  • Sin ti, [Mexico], beginning c. 1998

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Books
    • Contemporary Musicians, Volume 26, Gale, 1999
    • Furman, Elina, Ricky Martin: The Captivating Story of the Sexy SingingSensation, St. Martin's Press (Greenwood, CT), 1999
    • Krulik, Nancy, Ricky Martin: Rockin' the House!, Pocket Books (NewYork City), 1999
    • Marrero, Letisha, Ricky Martin: Livin' La Vida Loca, HarperEntertainment, 1999
    • Newsmakers 1999, Issue 4, Gale, 1999
    • Sparks, Kristin, Ricky Martin: Livin' the Crazy Life, Boulevard Books, 1999
    • Tracy, Kathleen, Ricky Martin: Red-Hot and on the Rise!, Zebra, 1999
    Periodicals
    • Entertainment Weekly, April 23, 1999, pp. 32-35; May 14, 1999, p.72
    • Interview, June, 1999, p. 98
    • People Weekly, May 15, 1995, p. 109; May 10, 1999, p. 92; June 7,1999, p. 37; December 4, 2000, pp. 134-144
    • Rolling Stone, May 3, 1999 May 13, 1999 June 10, 1999, pp. 38, 123
    • USA Today, March 7, 1999, p. 1E