LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ricky Martin has become a father.
The Latin heartthrob welcomed twin boys via a surrogate, his rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.
"The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care," a statement from Martin's rep read.
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Martin is thrilled about the births and is stepping back from his duties as a bon-bon shaking celebrity to be a dad.
"Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children," the statement also noted.
Martin is not expected to return to the studio until sometime next year, his rep told Access.
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Puerto Rican Martin, 36, was once a member of Menudo. He rose to fame as an actor on ABC's "General Hospital," though he has spent the last decade churning out hits like "She Bangs!" "Livin' la Vida Loca," "The Cup Of Life (La Copa De La Vida)" and "Shake Your Bon-Bon."
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NottoobriteuRemember his song? He bang, he bang !!!report abuseposted April 13, 2009 10:42 PM PDT
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StellaDoes anyone know for a fact that he is gay?report abuseposted December 11, 2008 10:01 AM PST
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COINGRATS KIKI U RULEreport abuseposted November 9, 2008 1:34 PM PST
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BIJULIET.comWOULD STILL LOVE TO MASSAGE HIM...report abuseposted September 29, 2008 7:40 AM PDT
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DawnMHow odd. I mean to have a surrogate carry his twins. Hmm we all know his sexual orientation not and it isn't the straight and narrow one.report abuseposted August 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT
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DawnMHow odd. I mean to have a surrogate carry his twins. Hmm we all know his sexual orientation not and it isn't the straight and narrow one.report abuseposted August 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT
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Nicholas Mthw twins are already entered in dance classreport abuseposted August 25, 2008 1:39 PM PDT
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Nicholas Mricky martin is gayer than a 3 dollar billreport abuseposted August 25, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
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GeraldGhow can a %@!*# father another %@!*#.... unless it's a shemale.report abuseposted August 24, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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SavannahWHAT!!!!!!????? He said he would NEVER have kids. what happend to that? Well, i'm happy for you.")")")")")report abuseposted August 24, 2008 12:34 PM PDT
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