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What did Ricky Martin do during his Menudo time period?
After achieving modest fame in Puerto Rico for his work in television commercials, Ricky Martin auditioned for membership in the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo.
When did Ricky Martin first appear on a commercial?
9-year-old Ricky Martin (1980) began appearing in Puerto Rican television commercials for products such as soft drinks, toothpaste, and restaurants.
When did Ricky Martin create his first album?
Evolución is Menudo's 16th album (14th in Spanish). This album features new member Ricky Martin. Released August 25, 1984.
What was the name of Ricky Martin's first album?
Ricky Martin, 12, whose Menudo debut was their next Spanish album, Evolución (Evolution)
How did Ricky Martin get into singing?
After achieving modest fame in Puerto Rico for his work in television commercials, Ricky Martin auditioned for membership in the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo.
Did Ricky Martin win his Menudo audition?
In the first auditions, Ricky Martin was rejected because he was too short. By the third audition, his persistence impressed executives, and in 1984, Martin became a member.
What did Ricky Martin do on Menudo?
After recording 11 albums with the group, Ricky Martin left Menudo in July 1989, at age 17, hoping to rest and evaluate his career path.

Question: What did he do after that?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Ricky Martin do after leaving Menudo?