The interpreter of "Livin La Vida Loca, Ricky Martin, was awarded a prize in New York for his commitment to the gay community, the Latin lover was recognized as" being a gay copy. Lesbian and Gay Alliance against Defamation (GLAAD) has praised the work done by the Puerto Rican singer for gay rights. Ricky Martin has long hidden his sexual orientation to his public not to harm his career, warmly encouraged by its producers, but in 2010 the artist decided to make her come out and said he was proud of his choice now fully assumed.