Ricky Martin Visits IOM Cambodia Counter-Trafficking Project

International pop star Ricky Martin travelled to Cambodia in March 2008 to learn first hand about IOM's activities in the fight against child trafficking and sexual exploitation. "This is a fact-finding mission for us," said Angel Saltos, executive director of the Ricky Martin Foundation. "He wanted to see for himself."During his week-long visit, Ricky met with IOM Chief of Mission Iuliana Stefan and later travelled to the remote Cambodia–Vietnam border district of Kompong Ro with Project Coordinator John McGeoghan and Minister of Women's Affairs Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi to find out about IOM's holistic counter-trafficking prevention activities, and to meet victims and local villagers.The project, which is funded by Finland and implemented in close cooperation...

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What Ricky Martin Told His Son When Asked, 'Dad, Was I In Your Belly?'

HANDOUT VIA GETTY IMAGES Ricky Martin is the proud father of twins born via a surrogate, and it’s no surprise that the Puerto Rican star has some heartwarming answers for when his curious 6-year-old boys ask him about their birth.During a radio interview with Luisa Fernanda on the “Enrique Santos Show” on Univision MIX 98.3, Martin spoke about his new single “Adiós” and opened up about the most “difficult question” his kids have ever asked.Matteo and Valentino came into the singer’s life via gestational surrogacy in August 2008, at the time Martin took a hiatus from his career to raise the boys. When asked about the “most difficult” question they have ever asked him, the star revealed one of his sons had inquired about his origins.“‘Dad,...

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Ricky Martin: I am ready to get married now

Ricky Martin said he was looking to 'connect' with someoneSinger Ricky Martin has said he hopes to get married, and that marriage is “important”, but that a connection is more important than looks.The 43-year-old broke up with Carlos Gonzalez Abella in January last year, and now said he hopes to walk down the aisle with someone he connects with in future.He said: “For me that paper is important. I also love the romanticism behind it.“I am single now after seven years. I meet people. I’m fine. I meet very handsome men. I like to have a conversation, looking into someone’s eyes and finding out their sense of humour. I’m not saying you have to be an Adonis, but you have to connect.”The singer, who has six-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino...

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100 fast facts about Ricky Martin

1. Ricky was born Enrique Martin Morales on Christmas Eve, 1971, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.2. He is actually a Jr. since his dad is also named Enrique.3. Ricky is a Capricorn.4. Ricky's dad's nickname for him as child was Kiki.5. Ricky's favorite pet is a dog.6. Ricky says his favorite food is "anything" Puerto Rican.7. His mom's name is Nereida Morales.8. Ricky's parents were seperated when Ricky was just 2 years old.9. Ricky's dad is a psychologist.10. His mom is an accountant. 11. His parents' divorce was anything but amicable: his dad once asked Ricky to choose between he and his mother.12. Hurt and angered by his dad's ultimatum, Ricky stopped talking to his father for more than a decade.13. Father and son reconciled a few years ago.14....

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Ricky Martin Biography

Pop singer Ricky Martin was a member of Menudo as a teenager and is now known for such solo pop hits as "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "She Bangs." SynopsisBorn December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin began appearing in commercials at age six. He was a member of teen singing group Menudo until he turned 18. After finishing high school, he appeared on stage and television while also pursuing his solo music career. His debut English album and single were hugely successful. He continues to make music in both Spanish and English today. Menudo Born Enrique Jose Martin Morales IV, he began appearing in commercials on local television around the age of six. He auditioned three times for the teen singing group Menudo before finally...

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