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How much do you really know about Ricky Martin? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Ricky Martin's twin sons were born via surrogate in 2008.

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His sons, Matteo and Valentino, were born in August 2008 through a surrogate mother. Martin has spoken openly about their birth.

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Ricky Martin's 1999 hit 'Livin' la Vida Loca' was his first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.

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While he had earlier Spanish hits, 'Livin' la Vida Loca' was his first English-language single to top the Billboard Hot 100, launching his global fame.

3.

Ricky Martin is a trained opera singer and studied at the Juilliard School.

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Martin has no formal opera training and never attended Juilliard. His vocal style is pop and Latin, developed through years of performing.

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Ricky Martin's first language is actually English, not Spanish.

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Ricky Martin was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and his first language is Spanish. He learned English later for his career.

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Ricky Martin won a Grammy for the 1998 album 'Vuelve', which includes the World Cup anthem 'La Copa de la Vida'.

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'Vuelve' won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in 1999. The single 'La Copa de la Vida' was the official 1998 FIFA World Cup song.

6.

Ricky Martin originally turned down the role of Usnavi in the Broadway musical 'In the Heights'.

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Martin was never offered the role of Usnavi; the part was originated by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This is a common misconception.

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Ricky Martin was a child star on the telenovela 'Cristal' before joining Menudo.

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Before joining Menudo, Martin had a small acting role in the Venezuelan telenovela 'Cristal'.

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Ricky Martin has never performed at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Ricky Martin has not performed at a Super Bowl halftime show. The 1999 show featured Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, not Martin.

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