An overview of the childhood and early education of Ricky Martin, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Enrique Martin Morales, known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained initial fame as a member of the boy band Menudo before launching a successful solo career in 1991. His music incorporates diverse genres including Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, and salsa. Early in his solo career he released two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), focused on ballads, gaining recognition in Latin America.
December 24, 1971: Ricky Martin's Birth
On December 24, 1971, Enrique Martin Morales, later known as Ricky Martin, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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1993: Harrowing Incidents in 1993
During 1993, Ricky Martin was involved in a car accident and narrowly escaped a plane crash, where a plane that flew him to San Diego, California for an interview, crashed right after dropping him off.
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2000: Barbara Walters Interview
In 2000, during an interview with Barbara Walters, Ricky Martin was asked about his sexuality, leading him to feel violated. He was not ready to come out at the time.
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March 2001: Purchase of Miami Beach house
In March 2001, Ricky Martin bought a 7,082 sq ft house in Miami Beach for $6.4 million, marking a significant real estate investment.
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September 2004: Purchase of Los Angeles Villa
In September 2004, Ricky Martin purchased an 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa in Los Angeles for $11.9 million.
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2004: Launch of the Ricky Martin Foundation
In 2004, Ricky Martin launched the Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on combating human trafficking.
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January 2005: Visit to Thailand After Tsunami
In January 2005, following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Ricky Martin visited Thailand to assess the needs of minor survivors.
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May 2005: Purchase of Miami Beach House
In May 2005, Ricky Martin bought a 9,491-square-foot house in Miami Beach for $10 million, further expanding his real estate portfolio.
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March 2006: Collaboration on Llama y Vive Campaign
In March 2006, the Ricky Martin Foundation collaborated with the International Organization for Migration on the Llama y Vive campaign to prevent human trafficking and protect young victims.
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December 2006: Completion of Housing Project in Thailand
In December 2006, the Ricky Martin Foundation and Habitat for Humanity completed a project to construct 224 homes for tsunami-affected families in Thailand.
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2006: Sale of Los Angeles Villa
In 2006, Ricky Martin sold his Mediterranean-style villa in Los Angeles for $15 million.
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2007: Purchase of Golden Beach Mansion
In 2007, Ricky Martin paid $16.2 million for a mansion in Golden Beach, adding another property to his portfolio.
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August 2008: Birth of Twin Sons
In August 2008, Ricky Martin became a father to twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, born via gestational surrogacy.
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2008: Purchase of Private Island in Brazil
In 2008, Ricky Martin purchased a private 19.7-acre island in Brazil for $8 million, expanding his property holdings internationally.
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March 2010: Publicly Came Out as Gay
In March 2010, Ricky Martin publicly came out as gay via a message on his website.
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2010: Coming Out and LGBT Rights Advocacy
Since coming out in 2010, Ricky Martin actively supports LGBT rights worldwide and is considered a gay icon.
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2012: Sale of Miami Beach Villa and Purchase of New York City Condominium
In 2012, Ricky Martin sold his 9,491-square-foot house in Miami Beach for $10.6 million. Also in 2012, he bought a 3,147-square-foot condominium in New York City for $5.9 million.
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2012: Participation in Child Protection Model Law
In 2012, the Ricky Martin Foundation participated in the making of the Child Protection Model Law on the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children.
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2014: Rental of Bronte Wave House
In 2014, Ricky Martin rented a 900-square-metre mansion in Sydney, which became famous as "the Bronte Wave House".
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2014: End of Relationship with Carlos González Abella
In 2014, Ricky Martin's relationship with Puerto Rican economist Carlos González Abella ended.
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May 2015: Sale of Bronte Wave House
In May 2015, the mansion Ricky Martin rented in 2014 in Sydney, known as "the Bronte Wave House", was sold for $16 million, becoming one of the city's most expensive properties that year.
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March 30, 2016: Instagram Post with Jwan Yosef
On March 30, 2016, Jwan Yosef shared a photo on Instagram with Ricky Martin, hinting at the start of their relationship with the caption: "Obviously we're starting a band."
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December 2016: Purchase of Beverly Hills Mansion
In December 2016, Ricky Martin purchased an 11,300-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills, which became his current residence.
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2017: Sale of New York City Condominium
In 2017, Ricky Martin sold his 3,147-square-foot condominium in New York City for $7.1 million.
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January 2018: Marriage Confirmation
In January 2018, Ricky Martin confirmed that he had secretly married Jwan Yosef.
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December 31, 2018: Welcomed First Daughter Together
On December 31, 2018, Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced they welcomed their first daughter together, Lucia Martin-Yosef.
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June 2019: Slamming Religious Liberty Bill
In June 2019, Ricky Martin published an open letter slamming a religious liberty bill in Puerto Rico, leading to its withdrawal.
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September 2019: Announcement of Fourth Child
In September 2019, while accepting an award at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, Ricky Martin announced that he and Jwan Yosef were expecting their fourth child.
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October 29, 2019: Birth of Son Renn Martin-Yosef
On October 29, 2019, Ricky Martin shared a photo with Jwan Yosef and their newborn son, Renn Martin-Yosef.
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2021: No More Secrets
In 2021, Ricky Martin went on the cover of People with the title "No More Secrets", declaring he is "a man with no secrets".
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2022: Estimated Net Worth
In 2022, La Nación estimated Ricky Martin's net worth at US$130 million, reflecting his successful career and business ventures.
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July 2023: Separation and Divorce Announcement
In July 2023, Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced they had separated and were divorcing after six years of marriage.
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