Ricky Martin
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Summary
Ricky Martin was born on December 24, 1971[1], in San Juan[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], stage actor[4], composer[5], model[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,945 views/month, #3,815 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Río Piedras[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: Spanish[11]
- Occupation: writer[12], actor[13], musician[14]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[15]
- Award received: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year[16], Lo Nuestro Excellence Award[17], Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album[18], Latin Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Album[19], hispanoamericano Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], Billboard Spirit of Hope Award[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[24]
- Genre: pop music[25], pop rock[26], Latin pop[27], contemporary R&B[28], dance-pop[29], reggae[30], reggaeton[31], music of Latin America[32]
- Record label: Sony Music[33], Columbia Records[34]
- Discography: Ricky Martin discography[35]
- Commons category: Ricky Martin[36]
- Residence: Los Angeles[37]
- Handedness: left-handedness[38]
- Family name: Martín[39]
- Given name: Enrique[40], José[41]
- Pseudonym: Ricky Martin[42]
- Official website: https://rickymartinmusic.com[43], http://www.rickymartinmusic.com[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ricky Martin[45]
- Commons gallery: Ricky Martín[46]
- Instrument: voice[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48], Spanish[49]
- Topic has template: Template:Ricky Martin[50]
- Birth name: Enrique José Martín Morales[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: PR[53]
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Began / founded: 1971-12-24[54]
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Genre(s): ballad, dance-pop, electro latino, electropop, latin, latin pop, pop[55]
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Community tags: ballad, dance-pop, electro latino, electropop, latin, latin pop, lgbtqi, pop, queer[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 70ea63ea-70dc-4b63-951a-2c249d2b3b0a[57]
Why It Matters
Ricky Martin has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Ricky Martin born?
Ricky Martin was born in San Juan[2].
What did Ricky Martin do for work?
Ricky Martin worked as a singer[3], stage actor[4], composer[5], model[6], and television actor[7].
What awards did Ricky Martin receive?
Honors received include Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year[16], Lo Nuestro Excellence Award[17], and Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album[18].