Enrique Martín Morales, known as Ricky Martin, was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He grew up in a diverse family environment and later became a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industry.

At the age of six, Ricky Martin began his acting career after responding to a newspaper advertisement with his father. He appeared in numerous commercials on Puerto Rican television.

As a teenager, Ricky Martin auditioned multiple times for Muendo, an all-boy group, before finally joining. The group had a system where older members would be replaced by younger ones.

Menudo, the all-boy group that Ricky Martin was a part of, came to an end in 1989.

After being a member of the Latin American boy band Menudo, Ricky Martin started his solo career in 1990.

On November 26, 1991, Ricky Martin released his debut solo album titled 'Ricky Martin', which was a commercial success and marked the beginning of his music career.

In 1992, Ricky Martin starred in the film 'Más que alcanzar una estrella', which was based on the TV series Alcanzar una estrella and earned him an El Heraldo Award for his role.

In 1993, Ricky Martin released his second studio album 'Me Amaras', which was a collaboration with the Spanish musician Juan Carlos Calderón and achieved commercial success.

In 1994, Martin moved to Los Angeles and landed a role as Miguel Morez, a bartender, in the American soap opera General Hospital.

Ricky Martin moved to Los Angeles and made his American acting career debut by appearing as a guest on the soap opera 'General Hospital'. He later starred in the Broadway production of Les Miserables.

After concluding a worldwide tour, Ricky Martin returned to New York in 1996 to make his Broadway debut in the hit musical Les Miserables, taking on the role of the romantic lead, Marius Pontmercy.

Ricky Martin provided his voice for the Latin American dub of the animated film 'Hercules' in 1997.

Ricky Martin's album 'Vuelve' was released on February 12, 1998. It became a massive success, selling over eight million copies worldwide and becoming the best-selling Spanish-language album in history.

On July 12, 1998, Ricky Martin performed 'La Copa de la Vida' as the official anthem at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final in France, in front of more than a billion TV viewers around the world.

On February 24, 1999, Ricky Martin performed a bilingual version of 'La Copa de la Vida' at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, which earned him his first Grammy award for Best Latin Pop Performance.

Ricky Martin's first English language album, self-titled 'Ricky Martin', was released on May 11, 1999. It debuted atop the US Billboard 200 and became the largest sales week by any album in 1999.

Ricky Martin released his sixth studio album, 'Sound Loaded', on November 14, 2000. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and has sold over seven to eight million copies worldwide, featuring hit singles like 'She Bangs' and 'Nobody Wants to Be Lonely'.

During the first inauguration of George W. Bush, Ricky Martin performed 'The Cup of Life' and danced with him. Martin's view of Bush changed over the Iraq War, as he expressed his condemnation of war and those who promote it.

In 2002, Ricky Martin was honored with the Hispanic Heritage Arts Award by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The award recognized his contributions to the arts and his achievements in the music industry.

Ricky Martin's song 'Tal Vez' debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart on April 12, 2003, making it the first number one debut since February 1998. It spent 11 weeks at the top position, surpassing his previous hit 'Livin' la Vida Loca'.

In February of 2004, Ricky Martin was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Premios Lo Nuestro in Miami.

Ricky Martin released his first English language album since 2000, titled 'Life'. The album featured songs co-written by Martin and was described as a personal and multi-layered reflection of his emotions.

On November 10, 2005, the Ricky Martin Foundation organized the first People For Children benefit in Mexico City as part of their project aimed at eliminating the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children worldwide.

In August 2006, Ricky Martin performed his MTV Unplugged set in Miami, showcasing romantic ballads and up-tempo tropical dance songs. The album debuted at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart and received critical acclaim.

In 2007, Ricky Martin embarked on the Black and White Tour, featuring sold-out shows in Puerto Rico. The concerts were compiled into his second live album, 'Ricky Martin... Live Black & White Tour'.

In 2008, Ricky Martin publicly announced on his website that he is gay. This revelation came after years of speculation about his sexuality and was followed by the release of his memoir, 'Me', where he discussed his struggles with identity.

On March 29, 2010, Ricky Martin publicly announced on his website that he is a proud gay man, expressing his gratitude for being able to live authentically.

Martin announced the release of his memoir 'Me', which topped the New York Times Best Seller list and provided insights into his personal journey, including his decision to come out.

In January 2011, Ricky Martin launched his ninth studio album, 'Música + Alma + Sexo'. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and produced the hit single 'Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú'.

In February 2011, the singer will release his 12th studio album, marking 20 years since he started his solo career with his first record.

In February 2012, Ricky Martin appeared as Spanish teacher David Martinez on the TV series Glee. He also starred as Ché in the Broadway revival of the musical Evita, receiving critical acclaim for his performances.

Ricky Martin performed live in Australia during October 2013.

In 2014, Ricky Martin released his single 'Vida' for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which achieved success in Spain and on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.

In February 2015, Ricky Martin released his tenth studio album 'A Quien Quiera Escuchar', which received critical acclaim and won several awards.

On September 23, 2016, Ricky Martin released the song 'Vente Pa' Ca' featuring Maluma, which became a major hit in multiple countries and received numerous awards.

In 2017, Ricky Martin's foundation raised over $4 million in relief aid for Puerto Rico after the island was severely affected by Hurricane Maria.

In January 2018, Ricky Martin confirmed that he had secretly married Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef. The couple later welcomed their first daughter together, named Lucia Martin-Yosef, in December 2018.

In February 2018, Ricky Martin released the song 'Fiebre' featuring Wisin & Yandel, which topped the charts in Latin America.

On October 29, 2019, Ricky Martin shared a photo of himself, Jwan Yosef, and their newborn son, named Renn Martin-Yosef. This marked the birth of their fourth child as a couple.

Ricky Martin starred as the voice of villainous miniature figure Don Juan Diego in the American Christmas musical fantasy film 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey', released on Netflix on November 13, 2020.

In April 2021, Ricky Martin released his hit single 'Canción Bonita' with Colombian singer Carlos Vives, which was a commercial success in Latin America.

In May 2021, Ricky Martin demonstrated his support for the Ni una menos movement, condemning femicides and violence against women in Puerto Rico.

Ricky Martin released his extended play 'Play' on July 13, 2022, which included singles 'Otra Noche en L.A.' and 'A Veces Bien y a Veces Mal'.

In July 2023, Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced their separation and decision to divorce after six years of marriage.

Ricky Martin is set to headline L.A. Pride in the Park event. This showcases his continued influence and popularity in the music industry and LGBTQ+ community.