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Look at these Latin stars and where they started.
Everyone knows PitBull, the Cuban rapper from Miami, Mr. 305. He originally had long braids and wore jerseys before he became the slick dressed man he his now. At the age of 3 he knew that he wanted to be a rapper and more than 10 years later, PitBull became one. He had his name added on to Lil John’s Kings of Crunk album in 2004.
Romeo Santos used to sing in his church and later created a band called Los Tinellers which was later known as Aventura. As the lead singer for Aventura, Romeo eventually branched out to become a solo act.

Ricky Martin was only 6 years old when he first started commercials and 12 when he started in the band Menudo. At 18, Martin went to acting and singing classes to become a solo act. He’s had some great hits including a hit for the World Cup. He’s been a judge on the hit show The Voice as well.
Check out the other Latin stars that have made it big such as Shakira, JLo, Eva Longoria and more.