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Here are Top 10 Superstars you Didn’t Know were Puerto Rican

7. Ricky Martin

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Enrique José Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), commonly known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, actor and author. Martin began his career at age 12 with the all-boy pop group Menudo. After five years with the group, he released several Spanish-language solo albums throughout the 1990s. He also acted on stage and on TV in Mexico, where he achieved modest stardom. In 1994, he appeared on the US TV soap opera General Hospital, playing a Puerto Rican singer.

6. Benicio del Toro

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Born in San Germán, Puerto Rico, Benicio del Toro studied acting under the acclaimed Stella Adler and at the Circle in the Square Acting School, according to IMDb. The actor is known for his film roles in movies such as Traffic, Snatch, and Guardians of the Galaxy, is part of the cast for the upcoming movie Star Wars Episode VIII. As a result of his role in Traffic, Del Toro was given an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.