Ricky Martin

Named one of People magazines 50 Most Beautiful People in the World .

Had a cameo in the film Idle Hands , but the scene was deleted. He can still be seen in the background at the Burger Jungle car park.

Sings the Spanish version of "Go the Distance", the main theme of Hercules .

Opened a restaurant in Miami beach called Casa Salsa in 1999, which has since closed.

Is a vegetarian.

His nickname among his immediate family members is Kiki.

Created the Ricky Martin Foundation which gave a million dollar worth of musical instrument to Puerto Rican public schools. The foundation is also deeply involved in helping children who are victims of child prostitution and/or pornography, especially in India but also all around the world. According to Ricky, "This is the biggest problem our society is going to face within the next ten years.".

Enjoys surfing, skydiving, and also vacationing in South Asian countries like India and Nepal, partly on account of his interest of Yoga and Buddhism.

Speaks five languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Is the sponsor of three children in India.

Ranked #42 on VH1s 100 Sexiest Artists.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 16, 2007.

Jon Secada , Desmond Child and Emilio Estefan Jr. have all been his music producers for his self-titled album.

His song, "The Cup of Life", was the official theme of the World Cup in France for 1998.

Welcomed twin sons Matteo and Valentino by gestational surrogate in early August 2008.

(September 2011) Resided in Miami, Florida before selling his Golden Beach Home for $6,300,000.

(January 2013) Relocated to Sydney, Australia to accommodate his position on "The Voice" .

Wrestler for IPW (International Pro Wrestling) under the name Ricky Hype. He gave up wrestling when he won the business show The Apprentice.

Ignore the ignorant.

I am convinced that music, like philanthropy, bridges hope.

Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.

Amongst the qualities a hero should have, I would include determination, loyalty, courage, perseverance, patience, focus, intrepidity and selflessness.