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Ricky Martin: Puerto Rico
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Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin's first taste of stardom came in grade school when he acted in school plays and sang in the choir. As a young boy Ricky appeared in numerous television commercials and immersed himself in singing lessons. At the age of 12, Ricky landed a spot with the Latin boy group of the '80s, Menudo. For five years, Ricky maintained a gruelling regime of recording work and tours.
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Ricky Martin then established himself in Miami and began collaborating 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 his first hit single in 1996 called "María".
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The Ricky Martin Foundation, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, monitors and combats a range of problems relating to the abuse and exploitation of children, trafficking in persons and related issues.. The organization ... works in areas such as education, health and human development in general. www.rickymartinfoundation.org
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Ricky Martin is officially the king of las fiestas! In honor of his philanthropy work and successful career, el pueblo of Puerto Rico has dedicated Las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián to the pop-icon. Ricky Martin expressed his gratitude by stating,
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Last Friday night, while performing in Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin gave the finger to George Bush!! There’s a lyric in his song “photo with Bush” and as he sang it, he gave the finger… The crowd cheered (of course) but now there’s a backlash (of course)…
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Ricky Martin knows how to spend his down-time. After partying and performing at Las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in San Juan, the Puerto Rican pop icon is caught chilling on top of a luxury yacht.
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