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	Although he was raised in a broken home, Ricky Martin was known as a serious, responsible boy who was partial to Chee-tos, Pepsi and a special charm with the girls. He also possessed the soul of a performer.<br />		Although he was raised in a broken home, Ricky Martin was known as a serious, responsible boy who was partial to Chee-tos, Pepsi and a special charm with the girls. He also possessed the soul of a performer.<br />
-	While most Americans may have been somewhat aware of him before his pelvis-thrusting, hip-swiveling performance on the 1999 Grammy Awards, Ricky Martin was already well-known to a most of the world. A showbiz veteran with some two decades of work to his credit for well over 20 years, Ricky Martin was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began his career at the age of six appearing in locally-produced television commercials. After two unsuccessful tries (physically he was deemed too small and too baby-faced), he landed a gig with Menudo in 1983 despite his fathers objections. Having reached the retirement age of 18, Martin then left the group and found himself unemployed for six months in New York City. However, this was temporary and Martin’s career was about to hit superstar status. He stared in a couple of soap operas, a Broadway musical and began his solo singing career. He released his first album in 1995, A Medio Vivir. Worldwide sales reached 600,000 within six months, and in October 1997 the release was certified gold. <br />	+	While most Americans may have been somewhat aware of him before his pelvis-thrusting, hip-swiveling performance on the 1999 Grammy Awards, Ricky Martin was already well-known to a most of the world. A showbiz veteran with some two decades of work to his credit for well over 20 years, Ricky Martin was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began his career at the age of six appearing in locally-produced television commercials. After two unsuccessful tries (physically he was deemed too small and too baby-faced), he landed a gig with Menudo in 1983 despite his fathers objections. Having reached the retirement age of 18, Martin then left the group and found himself unemployed for six months in New York City. However, this was temporary and Martin?s career was about to hit superstar status. He stared in a couple of soap operas, a Broadway musical and began his solo singing career. He released his first album in 1995, A Medio Vivir. Worldwide sales reached 600,000 within six months, and in October 1997 the release was certified gold. <br />
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-	Martin has been called the Puerto Rican Elvis, as quoted by Rosie O'Donnell. His future plans include most recently a 1999-2000 North American Tour. He definitely wants to continue his singing career since he loves it so much. Martin’s commitment to perfection in both his music and acting make him an outstanding performer. He has trouble with the sex symbol status that has been placed on him, as he believes that looks aren't always everything, but it's what you've got inside that counts. Martin is proud of his stardom as he feels like his music is drawing different nationalities together. He makes his music for everyone, whether young or old.	+	Martin has been called the Puerto Rican Elvis, as quoted by Rosie O'Donnell. His future plans include most recently a 1999-2000 North American Tour. He definitely wants to continue his singing career since he loves it so much. Martin?s commitment to perfection in both his music and acting make him an outstanding performer. He has trouble with the sex symbol status that has been placed on him, as he believes that looks aren't always everything, but it's what you've got inside that counts. Martin is proud of his stardom as he feels like his music is drawing different nationalities together. He makes his music for everyone, whether young or old.
	<b>Work History</b>		<b>Work History</b>
	(01/2000) Meets with President Clinton to discuss his stance against test bombings in Puerto Rico.<br />		(01/2000) Meets with President Clinton to discuss his stance against test bombings in Puerto Rico.<br />

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