Ricky Martin Enters Talent Deal with NBCU’s Universal Television

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Television has signed singer Ricky Martin to a talent holding deal, under which he will star in his first network TV series.

Martin will develop and star in his first show on network TV, along with working on specials. Martin is a multi-platinum recording artist, having won a Grammy and multiple Latin Grammys. He has also been featured on Broadway.

Bela Bajaria, the executive VP of Universal Television, said, “Ricky is an iconic superstar who is as talented as he is popular. Whether he’s performing before sold-out concert crowds, or starring on Broadway, where he is currently playing to SRO in Evita, Ricky connects with his audience in a very palpable way—and we are thrilled that he will be adding TV star to his incredible resume.”