Had a cameo in the film "Idle Hands", but the scene was deleted. He can still be seen in the background at the Burger Jungle carpark.

Is a vegetarian.

Sings the Spanish version of "Go the distance", main theme of Hercules (1997)

Speaks 5 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French & Italian.

His song, "The Cup of Life" was the official theme of the World Cup in France, for 1998.

His nickname among his immediate family members is Kiki.

Turned down a part opposite Jennifer Lopez in "West Side Story".

Jon Secada, Desmond Child and Emilio Estefan have all been his music producers for his self-titled album.

Opened a restaurant in Miami beach, 'Casa Salsa' in 1999. The restaurant was later closed.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 16, 2007.

Named one of "People" magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People [1999]

Lives in Miami

Ranked #42 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Singer.

Is the sponsor of three children in India.

Ricky has created the "Ricky Martin Foundation" which gave a million dollar worth of musical instrument to Puerto Rican public schools. The Foundation is also deeply involved in helping children who are victim of child prostitution and/or pornography, especially in India but also all around the world. According to Ricky, "this is the biggest problem our society is going to face within the next 10 years".