{"id":2005037,"date":"2025-09-08T01:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T01:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2005037"},"modified":"2025-09-08T01:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T01:03:47","slug":"the-puerto-rican-singer-is-a-proud-father-of-matteo-valentino-lucia-and-renn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-puerto-rican-singer-is-a-proud-father-of-matteo-valentino-lucia-and-renn\/","title":{"rendered":"The Puerto Rican singer is a proud father of Matteo, Valentino, Lucia, and Renn."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ricky Martin<\/strong> made history and stole the show at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first-ever recipient of the Latin Icon Award, a new category honoring Latin artists who\u2019ve had a global impact on music and culture.<\/p>\n

The 53-year-old Puerto Rican superstar received a standing ovation at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, as he took the stage with visible emotion, delivering a heartfelt speech dedicated to his children, Matteo, Valentino, Lucia, and Renn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Jessica\u00a9 Jeff Kravitz<\/span><\/div>\n

Jessica Simpson presents Ricky Martin with the “Latin Icon Award” during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI want to dedicate this award to my kids,\u201d Martin said. \u201cEverything I do, I do with you in my mind and in my heart.\u201d Dressed in an all-black look during his performance, the singer made fans excited with some of his hit songs, including ‘Livin\u2019 la vida loca,’ ‘Maria’ and ‘Vente Pa’ Ca.’<\/p>\n

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\"Ricky\u00a9 Jeff Kravitz<\/span><\/div>\n

Ricky Martin accepts the “Latin Icon Award” during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The musician reflected on his four-decade-long career during his acceptance speech, reminding the audience of the longevity and power of Latin music.<\/p>\n

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\"Ricky\u00a9 Kevin Kane<\/span><\/div>\n

Ricky Martin performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been 40 years. Forty years!\u201d he said. \u201cI started working when I was just a baby\u2026 and we\u2019re still here.\u201d He continued with a message of unity and passion. \u201cWe just want to unite countries. We want to break boundaries. And most of all, we want to keep music alive.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to dedicate this award to my kids,\u201d Ricky Martin said during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

He also gave a shoutout to his longtime collaborators: \u201cTo the incredible people I work with. It\u2019s been many years working together. Let\u2019s keep making music,” Martin continued. “I love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before his performance, the star stole the spotlight walking the red carpet, posing in a silky, light green shirt, stylishly unbuttoned to reveal his toned chest and signature tattoos.<\/p>\n

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Before his performance, Ricky Martin stole the spotlight walking the red carpet<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Martin looked remarkably ageless, with many fans taking to social media to comment that he looked just as radiant as he did in the ’90s. He completed his red carpet look with layered necklaces and a sharp salt-and-pepper buzz cut.<\/p>\n

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\"2025\u00a9 Mike Coppola<\/span><\/div>\n

Ricky Martin wore a silky, light green shirt, stylishly unbuttoned to reveal his toned chest and signature tattoos.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ricky Martin\u2019s recognition as MTV\u2019s first Latin Icon is not just a personal milestone but a bigger celebration of Latin music\u2019s global influence. From his early Menudo days to his international breakout with hits, he has consistently pushed boundaries and inspired generations of artists and fans alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.hola.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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