Ricky Martin, 1971
Actors · December 24, 1971
Ricky Martin
★ HOW OLD IS RICKY MARTIN?
Ricky Martin is 54 years old, born December 24, 1971 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Ricky Martin turned Latin pop into a global phenomenon with "Livin' la Vida Loca" and a decade of chart dominance. Born in San Juan on December 24, 1971, he started as a child actor and member of boy band Menudo before launching a solo career that sold over 70 million records worldwide. A Capricorn, Martin balanced pop stardom with acting roles including The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018).
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ricky Martin emerged from San Juan as a singer, songwriter, and actor who redefined Latin pop's global reach. He began performing in TV commercials at nine and joined the boy band Menudo at twelve before going solo in 1991. His third album A Medio Vivir (1995) and the single "María" lifted him across Europe, but his English-language debut Ricky Martin (1999) became the breakthrough—"Livin' la Vida Loca" topped the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, cementing what industry observers called the beginning of the "Latin explosion".
Vuelve (1998) earned him his first Grammy Award, and subsequent releases including Almas del Silencio (2003) and A Quien Quiera Escuchar (2015) sustained his presence across ballads, reggaeton, salsa, and dance. As an actor, he appeared on General Hospital (1994–1996) and earned an Emmy nomination for his role as Antonio D'Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018), plus starred as Ché in the Broadway revival of Evita in 2012. One of the best-selling Latin music artists ever, Martin has won two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, and holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born under Capricorn (a sign associated with discipline and ambition), Martin channels a Life Path 9 numerology—linked to humanitarianism and completion. His philanthropy centers on LGBT rights and human trafficking awareness; he founded The Ricky Martin Foundation in 2004 to combat trafficking and education.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Martin began performing in television commercials at age nine in San Juan. At twelve, he joined Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, his entry point to music. He launched his solo career in 1991 under Sony Music Mexico while still in the group, releasing debut album Ricky Martin (1991) focused on ballads.
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Trivia
- "Livin' la Vida Loca" from his 1999 English-language album topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart simultaneously.
- He performed "La Copa de la Vida" at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, one of his earliest high-profile broadcast moments.
- His Emmy-nominated role as Antonio D'Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) marked a major shift toward prestige television acting.
- Martin has sold over 70 million records worldwide and holds 11 Billboard Hot Latin Songs number-one songs.
- He founded The Ricky Martin Foundation in 2004, focusing on human trafficking prevention and education.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Ricky Martin often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ricky Martin?
- Ricky Martin is 54 years old (born December 24, 1971).
- When is Ricky Martin's birthday?
- Ricky Martin was born on December 24, 1971.
- What is Ricky Martin's zodiac sign?
- Ricky Martin is a Capricorn, born December 24, 1971.
- What is Ricky Martin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ricky Martin was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Ricky Martin from?
- Ricky Martin is from United States.
- What does Ricky Martin do?
- Ricky Martin is a actor.
- Is Ricky Martin still alive?
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