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What did Ricky Martin gain fame for?
After achieving modest fame in Puerto Rico for his work in television commercials, Martin auditioned for membership in the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo.
How did his auditions go?
Although the executives enjoyed his dancing and singing at his first two auditions, Martin was rejected because he was too short.
Did he try again?
By the third audition, his persistence impressed executives, and in 1984, 12-year-old Martin became a member.

Question: What happened when he was on tour?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened when Ricky Martin was on tour with Menudo?