All you need to know about Ricky Martin: The global icon who will perform at the T20 World Cup closing ceremony

The T20 World Cup final match, where India will compete against New Zealand, is set to see a global icon, Ricky Martin, perform at the closing ceremony. Known as the ‘King of Latin Pop,’ Martin is a global sensation and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Here’s everything to know about Ricky Martin.

Ricky Martin was born Enrique Martín Morales on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was raised in a large family and exposed to music and performance at an early age. As a child, he appeared in television commercials in Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican singer and the ‘King of Latin Pop’, Ricky Martin, is credited with leading the "Latin explosion" of the late 1990s. Ricky has a reputation of paving the way for Spanish music to blend with English music.

Ricky Martin is also an actor and author. Ricky Martin was also a guest performer at fellow Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance in February 2026.

Ricky Martin started his musical journey at 12 years old with the boy band called Menudo. He stayed with the band from 1984 to 1989. Ricky’s early fame came from the band; however, after he left the band and pursued a solo career, he had a breakthrough. Some of his chart-topping singles include: ‘Livin' la Vida Loca,’ ‘The Cup of Life’ (the 1998 FIFA World Cup anthem), and ‘She Bangs’.

Ricky’s 1999 song ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ became a cultural event, and the song topped charts worldwide. It is considered that this song paved the way for Latin music to come into the mainstream.

As of 2026, Ricky Martin’s net worth is USD 130 million, notes Celebrity Net Worth.

While music remained central, Martin diversified his career with notable acting roles in television, film, and theater. He appeared in Hollywood productions, Latin American cinema, and Broadway, earning praise for his performance in ‘Evita' and later 'The Sound of Music Live!’.

He currently stars in the Apple TV+ comedy series Palm Royale alongside Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern.

In 2010, Martin publicly came out as gay, a landmark moment for global pop culture and Latin representation. The announcement was widely praised for its honesty and courage, especially given his international audience. Martin is the father of four children. He was previously married to artist Jwan Yosef; the couple announced their separation in 2023 and finalized their divorce later that year.