Singer Ricky Martin has obtained Spanish citizenship and thanked the government in a written statement.

Apparently, the Puerto Rican singer had applied for citizenship in March, noting that his grandmother is Iberian with a home in Madrid. He also established friend and model Esther Cañadas' home as a residence.

Many say that this measure to obtain citizenship was in an effort to marry boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez, although there was no direct mention of any alleged wedding plans.

"I made the request for Spanish citizenship some time ago, I was just waiting for a response. This step is part of planning for the future within a global community of whom I am part. I was born in Puerto Rico. That is my country. Spain is a country with which I share many memories and strong ties born of my roots and the love they have given me since I first visited."

According to rumors, Martin and his partner could marry in a few states in the United States, but he prefers to wed in Spain to recognize the work of the Zapatero government in defense of gay rights.

Some controversy over the move emerged in his native Puerto Rico, with resentment over leaving behind his homeland. Martin did say, emphatically, that "I'm Puerto Rican, and that's my home." The move toward legalizing gay marriage has not seen any momentum in Puerto Rico, where Martin has said he would like to be married.

Another famous actor shared the honor of Spanish citizenship with Ricky Martin this week -- Academy Award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro.

Both Martin and Del Toro received dual citizenship through "naturalization papers" given at the discretion of the Spanish government under extraordinary circumstances. In both cases, the Ministry of Justice stressed closer personal and professional ties to Spain. Both actors will hold dual citizenship because they originate from Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. territory and thereby makes them U.S. citizens.

"I inform you that the government has granted Spanish citizenship to both Benicio Del Toro and Enrique Martin Morales, known artistically as Ricky Martin. ... Allow me to note that both are recognized for different facets artistically and they want to share Spanish nationality with all of us. The government, therefore, congratulates both of them," said minister Jose Blanco, spokesman for the Spanish government.

Martin has lived for several years with his partner, financier Carlos Gonzalez, and Martin's 3-year-old twin sons, Matteo and Valentino. In 2010 Martin made his homosexuality public, after years of rumors from critics and fans. He characterized being a gay man as "the gift of a lifetime."

Asked about marriage recently, Martin shot down the idea emphatically.


Source: Rafael Abreu

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Ricky Martin: Marriage? You're crazy!

Upon arriving in Costa Rica in his private jet, and accompanied by his kids, the Puerto Rican pop star was almost immediately greeted by a reporter for the Spanish-language talk show 'El Gordo y la Flaca,' who questioned Ricky about whether he had any plans to wed boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez. Although he's been loved up for years, his answer may surprise you.

Ricky did not have time to react to the direct question, but with a quick, parsimonious explanation said he doesn't even think about marriage.

"No, you guys are crazy for getting me hitched. There's been no talk of that yet," Martin told the reporter at a hotel lobby in San Jose, where several fans waited for hours to see Ricky.

Ricky and his partner, a financier, have maintained a very discreet relationship, even after the singer publicly acknowledged he was gay back in March 2010.

The couple took a brief jaunt to Sardinia in August while Ricky was on a short break from his Musica+Alma+Sexo tour.

After years of rumors among fans and the gay community, Martin revealed his sexual orientation as a very "proud homosexual man" on March 29, 2010. Since then, he is rarely seen with his partner, a decision Martin has chosen to separate his personal and professional lives. He also seldom speaks about his twin boys, whom he fathered from a surrogate.

Source:  Rafael Abreu

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Ricky Martin: Although being gay makes some people uncomfortable, I'll fight for my rights

Although he's aware that some people "are uncomfortable by his nature," Puerto Rican Ricky Martin defended his sexual orientation and said that he'll continue singing, detracting some level of importance from several acts of censorship of which he's been a target of.

According to information obtained by Mexican news agency Notimex, it was upon his arrival to Nicaragua, where he was scheduled to perform Friday as part of his 'Musica+Alma+Sexo' tour, that the singer declared he is a gay man ready to defend his right.

"Yes, I am a gay man, and I'm looking for my rights," he told the government-run Radio Ya and other national media.

Although, "there are two or three people who are uncomfortable by my nature, I have no control over how they feel. I simply want to live in peace and continue singing," Martin said.

With respect to his work as an ambassador for the United Nations Fund for Children, or UNICEF, he said that he would continue fighting to eradicate child prostitution and mistreatment of people throughout the world, through the foundation that bears his name.

"Unfortunately, there are children who are forced to enter the world of prostitution and pornography, and this happens everywhere around the world. And I've been working against that for eight or nine years," he said.

After assuring that he is a happy man who enjoys his success, his children and his partner, Carlos Gonzalez, the singer promised to deliver an event tonight "that you will really enjoy. I'm going to make sure that everyone has a good time. It's going to be a big party. Viva Nicaragua!"

Source Rafael Abreau

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Ricky Martin, boyfriend take quickie Sardinia getaway

Pop star Ricky Martin has made it a point to keep his personal life, well, private. That includes any mention of his two children, and his involvement with long-time partner, Carlos Gonzalez. The pair was seen vacationing this weekend for a very quick jaunt in the Mediterranean.

According to the Daily Mail, the multi-million album selling pop star and his financier boyfriend were spotted in the island of Sardinia this weekend. The pair took a much needed respite on the heels of Ricky's demanding touring schedule. The pop singer himself Tweeted that the mini-vacation in Porto Cervo, Sardinia was just a quickie.

"Only 18 hrs in Sardinia. I had to jump in the ocean!" the 39-year-old Tweeted on August 19.

The Daily Mail reported the pair stayed at the luxurious Hotel Cala di Volpe. He has spoken highly and honorably of both his relationship and his partner, saying, "It [the relationship] is very beautiful. Super cool. I'm very happy."

After years of rumors among fans and the gay community, Martin revealed his sexual orientation as a very "proud homosexual man" in March 2010. Since then, he is rarely seen with his partner, a decision Martin has chosen to separate his personal and professional lives. He also seldom speaks about his twin boys, whom he fathered from a surrogate.

Martin's twin boys were not seen during the quick holiday, at which the pair looked very relaxed and very much in love as they embraced for photographers.

The proud father of three-year-old twins, Matteo and Valentino, revealed his financier boyfriend's identity during an emotional speech at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York earlier this year. He received the Vito Russo Award at the event, which honored him as a role model.

Martin now adds best-selling author to his list of accomplishments, releasing his autobiography, 'Me,' which was published on November 2, 2010.

Martin's career is steaming ahead, following the January release of his first studio album in six years, 'Musica+Alma+Sexo,' his ninth album as a solo artist. The album, for which he's on tour, became the highest-charting primarily Spanish-language album since Selena's number one album 'Dreaming of You.' It also represents his highest-charting album since 'Ricky Martin' debuted at No. 1 in May 1999.

What do you think of the happy couple?

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