1- Ricky was 13 years old when he first got kissed. 2- He confesses that the most outrageous thing he's ever done has been parasailing. 3- As preparation for becoming a cast member, he saw the Broadway show Les Misérables 27 times. 4- When he was younger, he thought of becoming a psychologist and following in his father's footsteps, but ultimately, he decided he couldn't leave is music behind. 5- The three favorite things Ricky would take with him to a deserted island would be: music, hammock and incense. 6- Ricky has a tattoo of a flower in a very private part of his body. 7- His favorite chilhood memory was when he went to Disney World with is mom. 8- The largest audience he has performed for, was a Menudo concert in Brazil for 250,000 adoring fans. 9- Ricky has only one maid working in his Miami home, and she leaves at six in the afternoon. 10- He likes the freedom, when he feels like it, of hanging out naked in his own house. 11- he was raised and educated in Catholicism, but has studied other religion such as Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. 12- He traveled to India for the sole purpose of learning Yoga and even agreed to shave his head as part of the ritual's discipline. He is convinced that Yoga has helped him combat stress. 13- Among the many superstars Ricky has sung with are: Madonna, Sting, Elton John, billy Joel, Lucciano Pavarotti, Tony Benett and Charles Aznavour. 14- Robi Rosa, producer, composer and musical director for many of Ricky's songs, was also a fellow Menudo Member. 15- No matter how swamped he his with work, Ricky manages to visit his native Puerto Rico at least three times a year, but whishes he could return more often. 16- One of his most important goals it to become a father and have a big family. 17- He always carries with him a photo of his mother and his grandmother. 18- After leaving Menudo, Ricky left for New York where he rented a small apartment in Queens. 19- His usual breakfast consist of whole of grain cereal with raisins. 20- Ricky was the voice of Hercules in the Spanish translation of this Disney animated movie. 21- An estimated two billion people saw Ricky perform La Copa De La Vida during the closing ceremonies of the '98 World Soccer Cup in France. 22- Ricky drives a Porsche. 23- He started singing as a kid in the church choir. 24- He confesses that the worst thing he has had to endure was is parent's divorce. His dad made him choose between him and his mom. 25- Ricky says that Maria was written for a real life woman, will never confess her identity. He admits the simply drives him crazy and makes him feel alive. 26- He confess to being very stubborn, and definitly likes doing things his way. 27- Intelligence is the main quality he looks for in a woman. 28- he wants to return to acting but for the time being, he's totally devoted to his music. 29- Ricky is very romantic, and truly believes that when it comes to love, a single rose can say more than a thousand words. 30- Just before his performance at the Grammy Awards, Ricky was in this dressing room doing yoga to calm his nerves.