Ricky Martin

Born Dec. 24, 1971 in Puerto Rico

Pop singer, songwriter, and actor who helped popularize Latin American music and culture in the US.

After originally being rejected at age 12, he was ultimately accepted into Menudo, one of the biggest boy bands of all time.

Was making TV commercials by 6 and then joined the hit soap opera General Hospital.

Grammy award-winner with many well-known songs, including “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”

Involved in many charitable organizations and received a humanitarian award from the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children.