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Ricky Martin and Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated October Issue with Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit at W Hotel South Beach

Last night, Ocean Drive magazine and Ricky Martin, the glossies October issue cover star and multi award-winning actor, singer, activist and Puerto Rico native was joined by partners INFINITI and W South Beach to celebrate the new issue as well as raise crucial funds for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Ricky Martin & “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” (the movie)

 

Recognized as one of the most beloved performers and humanitarians, Ricky was joined by his fiancéJwan Yosef, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Jared Shapiro and Publisher, Courtland Lantaff along with VIPs and leading tastemakers including the Mayor of Miami Beach Philip Levine and more than 200 philanthropists and tastemakers in giving back to the victims in Puerto Rico of Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma.

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story star opened up to Ocean Drive in a candid interview inside the October issue about what fatherhood means to him, returning to Miami to play such an important role in the life and death of Gianni Versace and the inspiration behind creating the Ricky Martin Foundation.

Funds raised at the invitation-only event were collected through the Ricky Martin Foundation. In addition to INFINITI and W South Beach several Miami-based businesses supported the event through the donation of silent auction packages including hotel stays, luxury items and epicurean dinners.

Guests enjoyed the sounds of DJ Rascal, DJ Iron Lyon and DJ Liveitup while sampling savory hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails by 1888 Rum.

All Images by Humberto Vidal for Miami Fashion Spotlight

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”. Credit: Humberto Vidal.

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach.” Credit: Humberto Vidal.

Ricky Martin and Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated October Issue with Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit at W Hotel South Beach

Ricky Martin and Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated October Issue with Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit at W Hotel South Beach. Credit: Lissette Rondon.

Ricky Martin and Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated October Issue with Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit at W Hotel South Beach.

Ricky Martin and Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated October Issue with Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit at W Hotel South Beach. Credit: Lissette Rondon.

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach.” Photo:  Ricky Martin and his fiancé (left) Jwan Yosef Credit: Humberto Vidal.

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”

“Ocean Drive Magazine and Ricky Martin honor Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico at October Issue Debut at Wall at W South Beach”. Credit: Humberto Vidal.

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