in the world at this moment. He has two top-selling, multi-platinium albums
and is currently the hottest performer on five continents. He was born December
24, 1971 in Puerto Rico and his full name is Enrique Martin Morales. He first
gained attention as a member of the Latin pop group, Menudo. In addition to
singing, Ricky has also acted in several Spanish telenovelas. However, he
is best known to American audiences as Miguel Morez in the soap opera, General
Hospital. Ricky has also performed on Broadway in the role of Marius in the
musical, Les Miserables. Also, he is the voice of Hercules in the Spanish
dub of the Disney movie. You can hear a song from the movie on his new album,
"Vuelve". However, Ricky Martin is best known for his international hits, "Maria"
and "Te Extrano, Te Olvido, Te Amo" from the international best seller, "A Medio
Vivir."
MARIA (4:23)
( Ian Blake, KC Porter, L.Gómez Escolar)
Ella es, una mujer especial
Como caida de otro planeta
Ella es, un laberinto carnal
que te atrapa y no te enteras
Asi es Maria,
Blanca como el dia
Pero es veneno,
Si te quieres enamorar
Asi es Maria,
Tan caliente y fria
Que si te la bebes,
De seguro te va a matar
Un, Dos, Tres
Un pasito pa'delante Maria
Un, Dos, Tres
Un pasito pa'atras
Aunque me muera ahora, Maria
Maria, Te tengo que besar
Ella es, Como un pecado mortal
Que te condena poco a poco
Ella es, Un espejismo sexual
Que te vuelve loco, loco
Asi es Maria,
Blanca como el dia...
Asi es Maria,
Tan caliente y fria...
Un, Dos, Tres
Un pasito pa'delante, Maria
Un, Dos, Tres
Un pasito pa'atras
Aunque me muera ahora, Maria
Maria, a mi que mas me da.
Lyrics courtesy of Marika's Ricky Martin Page
This song has been released in English under the name "The Cup of Life." His first English album is due out this autumn while the
music video for the song "La Bomba" will premiere this summer. In addition, Ricky is touring the
world promoting his new album "Vuelve." He will be in Asia and South America
this summer on tour. You can also hear Ricky Martin sing a duet with Australian
singer Tina Arenas for the theme of Antonio Banderas' new movie,
"The Mask of Zorro" due out in late June in the United States. Also,
beginning March 20th, Ricky appears in a Japanese commerical for the car maker Suzuki.
Ricky sings the song "Maria" while driving the company's new scooter, "Verde."
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