(July 2007) Annouces a 6-month stint as 'Corny Collins' in 'Hairspray' on Broadway.
(October 2007) Release of his book, 'Out of Sync: A Memoir'.Ģ4 December 1971, San Juan, Puerto Rico Birth Nameīorn and raised in Puerto Rico, Ricky initiated his singing career in the Latin all boy-band group Menudo. IMDb Mini Biography By: Mayra Caro Mini Biography In 1991, he began to focus his career as a soloist singer, eventually becoming an international superstar with the release of his self-titled English language album in 1996.Īfter finishing his studies, he relocated to Mexico where he performed as actor in 'Mama ama el Rock', 'Alcanzar una Estrella II'.Īfter leaving the group, he moved to New York to study acting. He began his career at the age of 12, as a member of the Puerto Rican music group Menudo. During his time in the group he had the opportunity to travel and record in various languages including Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English. He left the group in 1989 and went to study in New York. During a trip to Mexico his plans changed when he was offered a part in the musical play, 'Mama ama el Rock'.
