Ricky Martin Identifies Boyfriend

Boricua superstar Ricky Martin was honored with the Vito Russo Award at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards last weekend, but it wasn't the prize that drew the media's attention. For the first time, Martin publicly acknowledged his boyfriend by name during his acceptance speech.

"Today I'm free, and for that I definitely need to thank my parents for being so supportive," Martin sad. "My mother and my dad for their unconditional love, my friends, my family, my fans ... and my partner in crime and my boyfriend Carlos, thank you."

Carlos González Abella, who attended the awards ceremony, smiled as Martin spoke.

The Vito Russo Award, named after a founding member of GLAAD, honors openly gay and lesbian entertainers who strive to eliminate homophobia. In his speech, Martin said he first got in touch with GLAAD a few months ago, after he was victimized by disparaging remarks in the Puerto Rican media.

"Today Puerto Rican television is one step closer to being free from hate, thanks to GLAAD," he said.

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