Ricky Martin

publication date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 (part of Fall 2020)

category: Music

clue: This singer's "crazy life" has included performing in a boy band, being called the King of Latin Pop, being the first Latin pop star to come out as gay, and an Emmy nomination for playing an Italian fashion designer.

explanation: Martin, known for the hit song "Livin' la Vida Loca," started his career in Menudo. He played Antonio D'Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. more…

difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates

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