The T20 World Cup final match, where India will compete against New Zealand, is set to see a global icon, Ricky Martin, perform at the closing ceremony. Known as the ‘King of Latin Pop,’ Martin is a global sensation and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Here’s everything to know about Ricky Martin.Ricky Martin: From Enrique to King of PopRicky Martin was born Enrique MartÃn Morales on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was raised in a large family and exposed to music and performance at an early age. As a child, he appeared in television commercials in Puerto Rico.The Puerto Rican singer and the ‘King of Latin Pop’, Ricky Martin, is credited with leading the "Latin explosion" of the late 1990s. Ricky has a reputation of paving the way for Spanish music to blend with English music. Ricky Martin is also an actor and author. Ricky Martin was also a guest performer at fellow Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance in February 2026.
