The 40-year-old Puerto Rican singer has signed a talent holding deal with Universal Television to develop and star in his first network television series, as well as TV specials.
“Ricky is an iconic superstar who is as talented as he is popular,” said Universal TV EVP Bela Bajaria about Martin, who has been wowing audiences as Che Guevara on Broadway this year in the revival of the musical Evita. “Whether he’s performing before sold-out concert crowds, or starring on Broadway, where he is currently playing to SRO in Evita, Ricky connects with his audience in a very palpable way — and we are thrilled that he will be adding TV star to his incredible resume.”
The former Menudo member has previously guest starred on The Love Boat back in 1985, and appeared on General Hospital as the beloved character Miguel Morez from 1994–95.
Ricky Martin will be taking his final bow on Broadway in early 2013… The 40-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actor will play his final performance as Che in the current revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita on January 26, 2013. Argentine actress Elena Roger, who stars as Eva Perón, and Michael Cerveris,…
Here’s something to be gleeful about… Ricky Martin could be appearing on Glee in the near future. The 39-year-old Puerto Rican pop star is reportedly in negotiations to guest star on Fox’s musical dramedy early next year, according to TVLine. Martin will play “the hottest Spanish teacher ever in the…
Ricky Martin is having a glee old time in Los Angeles this week… The 40-year-old has started filming scenes on Fox’s hit musical dramedy, where he’ll guest star as a musically inclined Spanish teacher. On Thursday evening, he even tweeted proof of his participation on Glee: a photo of himself…
