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On February 18, 1994, Ricky Martin debuted on General Hospital as Miguel Morez, who was a singer and songwriter. Portraying Miguel helped introduce Martin to the American audience.
Ricky Martin is an internationally renowned Latin pop star. He is known for his hits like, Livin’ La Vida Loca and La Copa de la Vida. Apart from his music career, Ricky has also starred in many shows.
Martin last appeared on General Hospital on October 23, 1995. Miguel's personality was similar to Martin's, and his real-life talents were blended into the fictional character.
Who is Miguel Morez on General Hospital?
Miguel Morez, portrayed by Ricky Martin, came to Port Charles in 1994 from Puerto Rico to pursue his music career. He is associated with the Quartermaine family and the music label, L&B Records, run by Lois Cerullo and Brenda Barrett.
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Miguel had a relationship with Lily River in Puerto Rico and had a child, Juan Santiago, with her when they were 16. He fled to the USA to hide when Lily's father, Hernando River, tried to kill him.
In Port Charles, Miguel was involved with Brenda Barrett. Their relationship becomes complicated due to her history with Sonny Corinthos and when Lily finds Miguel again.
Miguel's storylines contained several musical performances which became a hit in Port Charles. Most of his character development revolved around his music career.
Miguel left Port Charles on October 23, 1995, to return to Puerto Rico and focus on his family and career. After his departure, Miguel was mentioned twice on General Hospital in conversations revolving around music.
In March 2020, he was mentioned as one of Linc Brown's clients, and in August 2024, Miguel's fall tour was mentioned as an opportunity for Blaze to become a superstar.
More about Ricky Martin, the actor who plays Miguel Martin on General Hospital
Ricky Martin was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Martin has had a passion for music since his childhood. He began his career by appearing in commercials.
In 1984, Martin joined a Puerto Rican boy band called Menudo. During his time in the band, Martin toured the world and gained international exposure. He left the band after five years to build a solo career.
In 1991, Martin released his first solo Spanish album. His success catapulted when he released his third album, A Medio Vivir in 1995. This album established him as a major musician in the Latin music industry.
Though he was an established artist in the Latin industry, it wasn't until his performance in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, that he reached a global audience. The song became an anthem and was at the top of the charts.
In 1999, Martin debuted in the English music industry with his single, Livin' la Vida Loca, which topped the charts worldwide and gained him fame. It also earned him numerous awards. Later in the year, he released She’s All I Ever Had, and Shake Your Bon-Bon, which made him even more popular.
Following his success with his first English single, Martin continued to produce more music that enhanced his career.
Martin's acting career started with him starring in telenovelas. He is known for his role in the hit telenovela, Alcanzar una Estrella II. After gaining fame in telenovelas, he moved to Hollywood and debuted in the ABC sitcom called, Getting By in 1993.
In 1994, he joined the cast of General Hospital to play the role of Miguel Morez. He has also appeared in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, which earned him an Emmy nomination.
Beyond his acting and music career, Martin is also an advocate for social causes, and through his foundation, he helps combat human trafficking and protect children's rights.
In 2010, Martin came out as gay. He married fellow artist Jwan Yosef in 2017 and together, they have four children. In 2023, they announced that they were divorcing after six years of marriage.
Fans can watch General Hospital on ABC.
