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RICKY

MARTIN

HUMANITARIAN

OF THE YEAR 2017

For more than three decades of work dedicated to eliminating human slavery, the Puerto Rican
star has always been present during tough times, using his music to heal the pain of others. His
commitment to his fellow human beings knows no boundaries, and his smile has become a beacon
of hope for the thousands of victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as earthquakes
in Asia, Haiti, and Mexico. Today, we honor the most humanitarian man of the year
H aving a noble heart should not be newsworthy. ers par excellence. Ricky has not only raised more than 4

Helping those who need it the most should not
million dollars for the victims through the Ricky Martin
Foundation; he’s also visited Puerto Rico and Mexico to
be a reason for celebration, but the norm. At
least, this is what Puerto Rican singer and actor
share with thousands of bereaving souls and comfort with
Ricky Martin believes. But 2017 has been a year
his music. At his beautiful—and very Zen!—home in Los
full of changes—earthquakes, hurricanes, and
meaning of the word solidarity; his need to help, to give;
fires have devastated thousands of homes and
taken hundreds of lives in Mexico, Texas, Florida, Puerto Angeles, we spoke with the darling of millions about the
the very important role his sons Matteo and Valentino play
Rico, and Los Angeles. In response to this tragedy, many in his humanitarian work; and how his fiancé Jwan Yosef
inspires him to be a better person.
celebrities have shown up and even become first respond-
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