By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The LGBT community received a boost recently as sensational Latin singer Ricky Martin admitted that he is gay, for the first time. The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer’s sexual orientation became the subject of curiosity of the media ever since he made his singing debut. Many in the industry suspected him to be homosexual from his dancing moves and ways. However, the singer whose albums have sold in record numbers across the continents kept his orientation under wraps for quite a long time. It is not yet known who is his boyfriend but rumor sites have started speculating on the subject by now.

The singing star is 38 years old but looks all the same gorgeous and hunky. His admission of his sexual orientation has been received warmly by the LGBT organizations in many places. It is quite obvious that the singer chose to hide his orientation for matters related to his career. However, he said in the post where he admitted that he is a homosexual that it became a pressure on him and so he decided to come clear on the issue.

The singer has two kids who were born with the help of a surrogate mother a few years back. The reaction to his coming out of the closet has largely been positive. The star has also said that now he feels quite relieved. The singer has written about the fact in his site. The Grammy-winning singer kept his orientation secret on the advice of his closer aides. The fans like the singer all the same even after revelation as many of them has written in online social networking sites.