Ricky Martin is the latest addition to the cast of Versace: American Crime Story
Grammy-winning television and stage actor Ricky Martin is set to play Antonio D’Amico, the longtime partner of murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace, on the upcoming Versace: American Crime Story. The series represents the third installment of the award-winning limited series from Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. Ricky Martin joins an all-star cast which includes Édgar Rarmirez as Versace, Penélope Cruz as his sister Donatella, and Darren Criss as serial killer Andrew Cunanan.
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Ricky Martin has sold over 70 million albums and continues to perform to sold out stadium and arena audiences throughout the world. Martin is also an accomplished actor, with guest appearances on Ryan Murphy’s Glee and runs on Broadway in Evita and Les Miserables.
Martin’s tenth studio album, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar,” debuted at No. 1. The album won “Best Latin Pop Album” at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
A dedicated global advocate for tolerance, Ricky Martin’s charitable work is spearheaded through the programs of the Ricky Martin Foundation – which advocates for the wellbeing of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health.
Currently Martin can be seen in Las Vegas at his residency in the Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Ricky Martin’s “ALL IN,” runs through September 2017.
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Production of Versace: American Crime Story is scheduled to begin later this month to air in 2018.
Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson serve as Executive Producers on Versace: American Crime Story, which is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.
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