Ricky Martin to wed boyfriend Jan. 28 in New York
According to Puerto Rican daily
El Nuevo Dia, singer
Ricky Martin plans to marry boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez on Jan. 28 in New York.
Martin and Gonzalez will presumably wed in the U.S. city, which approved same-sex marriages in June. He obtained
Spanish citizenship in November in what was thought to be an effort to marry Gonzalez.
Ricky Martin announced his sexual orientation in March 2010 and has expressed his support for same-sex marriages. The singer also said in June that he favors homosexual marriage in Puerto Rico, where it is still illegal.
"What I want is for them to say no to discrimination so that equality among us human beings may be a reality in my country," Martin said.
Martin, who turned 40 Dec. 24, admitted on March 27, 2010 that he is a gay man, calling his homosexuality "a gift" on his Web page. He has since participated in several events supporting homosexuals, including receiving the Vito Russo prize from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) for his promotion of rights equality for the gay community. In his acceptance speech, he also acknowledged his romantic involvement with Gonzalez.
"I only wanted to be free and I can say that today I'm free," Martin said, thanking his "partner, my boyfriend, Carlos. You're the greatest."
Martin has been spending time at his Miami home, celebrating the holidays with his
twin sons, Mateo and Valentino, along with Gonzalez.
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1 02 01
By lacabrera
What took him so long to come out ,everyone knew that Rickey Martin was gay from day one ,when he started with the group Menudo !!!!! 31 years ago ! one thing for sure he is not a roll model
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1 02 01
By Woo-hoo
I disagree. He certainly is a parental role model. There should be more loving parents as he is. The country would be a better place.
And I'm sure there will be plenty of hateful, ugly comments. Bring 'em on. He will continue to be a winner.
1 02 01
By Kaysquare
He never claimed to be a roll model (OR a role model either). Parents should be role models, and he's working hard at being a great role model for his two sons.
1 02 01
By junel
lacabrera.........I don't think Ricky wants to be a " roll " model..........since he's human and not a bisquit.
However, as a " role " model, he meets the criteria.
1 02 01
By theresa dixon
the two of them are sickos god is not pleased
1 02 01
By visconti24
He sure is a "roll" model. Would love to have a roll in the hay with him. And did he ever set himself up as a role model as well?
Never heard of it, so that is just your invention.
2 03 01
By elux
I also disagree, not only will he be a role models for his kids, he will always be a role model for representing his culture which is something he never and I feel he will never negate.
1 02 01
By diane
no. but he's a role model.
2 03 01
By Noreen Smith
This is a digusting display, if they want to be gay, keep it to yourselves. Really do not care to share your sexual preference. Getting married to each is ludicrous and just a another showy display
3 04 01
By jack romel
Good for both of you. You make a great looking couple. May it last for ever, congrats.
Jack Romel
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