Ricky Martin is giving fans a rare glimpse into his family life, and this time, it’s his 17-year-old son Valentino who has everyone doing a double take.
The “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer was recently spotted arriving in Buenos Aires, Argentina, alongside his twin sons, Valentino and Matteo, ahead of his upcoming performances in the city. In photos from the outing, the trio kept things casual as they walked across the airport tarmac toward a waiting vehicle, with Martin carrying a small suitcase while his sons followed close behind, per Daily Mail.
While the moment itself was low-key, fans quickly zeroed in on Valentino, pointing out how much he resembles his famous dad. Social media reactions flooded in, with one person writing, “Gorgeous,” while others noted just how grown up the twins look now.
The sighting marks a rare public appearance for Martin’s children, who are typically kept out of the spotlight despite occasionally joining him during his travels.
A Rare Look at Ricky Martin’s Grown-Up Twins
Martin welcomed twins Valentino and Matteo in 2008 via surrogate, marking the beginning of his journey into fatherhood. Now 17, the boys have grown up alongside their dad’s global career, even accompanying him on tour over the years.
According to People, Valentino and Matteo have developed their own distinct personalities as they’ve gotten older. Matteo has leaned more toward the arts, while Valentino has shown interest in digital content, even expressing a desire to become a YouTuber.
Despite growing up in a high-profile environment, Martin has made it clear that he prioritizes keeping his children grounded while still supporting their individual paths. “When I was 12 years old, I told my father that I wanted to be an artist and he supported me… so I have to do the same,” he previously shared.
The twins’ latest appearance also highlights just how much they’ve matured, with fans pointing out their height and presence alongside their dad as he continues his international tour.
Inside His “Modern Family” and Life as a Dad
In addition to Valentino and Matteo, Martin is also a father to daughter Lucia, 7, and son Renn, 6, whom he shares with ex-husband Jwan Yosef. The former couple married in 2017 and later split in 2023, sharing at the time that their focus would remain on maintaining “a healthy family dynamic” and raising their children with “peace and friendship.”
Martin has often spoken about how meaningful fatherhood is to him, especially after once questioning whether it would be possible. “Many years I dreamt of being a father,” he said in a past interview, reflecting on that journey, per People.
He has also embraced the idea of raising his children in what he calls a “modern family.” “My kids ask me about having two daddies and I tell them we are a part of a modern family,” he shared. “This is a beautiful sense of freedom.”
As his career continues to take him around the world, Martin has made it clear that his children remain at the center of everything he does, once saying, “Everything I do, I do it with you in my mind and in my heart.”
