Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce divorce after six years
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inger Ricky Martin and artist Jwan Yosef have introduced they’re set to divorce after six years of marriage.
The Livin’ La Vida Loca hit-maker, 51, confirmed he had married 38-year-old Syrian/Swedish Yosef in 2018, having confirmed their engagement in November 2016 after being collectively for a 12 months.
Announcing their divorce in a joint assertion on Instagram, Puerto Rican star Martin and painter Yosef mentioned: “For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children – preserving and honouring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years.
“Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centred on our genuine friendship, as we continue the joint upbringing of our children.
“As always, we thank you for all the love and support we received throughout our marriage. We are united in nurturing this new chapter of our lives.”
The pair, who have been among the many superstar visitors on the wedding ceremony of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in 2018, share daughter Lucia and son Renn collectively.
Martin, often known as the King of Latin Pop, beforehand welcomed twin sons Matteo and Valentino in 2008, who he’ll proceed to lift as a single mum or dad, it was introduced.
In January 2018, Martin confirmed he had wed Yosef through the premiere of The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, the place he performed the style designer’s associate Antonio D’Amico which earned him an Emmy Award nomination for his supporting function.
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef received engaged in 2016 and confirmed that that they had married in 2018
/ Getty Images for Dior MenThe divorce announcement comes after a Puerto Rico court docket “archived” a restraining order issued towards celebrity Martin, that means the case was closed.
In July, it was reported {that a} choose had issued a restraining order towards the singer which was filed below Puerto Rico’s home violence regulation, however police didn’t present additional particulars, together with who had requested the order.
Martin has mentioned beforehand that the order was based mostly on “completely false” allegations.
The singer is ready to star in Apple TV+’s upcoming interval comedy Palm Royale alongside stars together with Laura Dern, and he may also seem on The Trilogy Tour all through North America with co-headliners Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias.