In 1987, Martika recorded a version of the Michael Jay/Gregory Smith song ' Bounce Back', which included a music video which was aired on Entertainment '80, although it was not available for purchase. Her first solo release was released only in Japan: 'We are Music' was recorded to promote Sony cassette tapes in the Japanese market, where the song was released in 12', 7' and CD formats. or Be Somebody's Fool! in 1984.įollowing her role in Kids Incorporated and Be Somebody, Martika was signed by Columbia Records. Martika and many other Kids Incorporated cast members were featured in the musical numbers from the Mr. Once the second season began, she formally adopted her stage name Martika Marrero before shortening it to the mononym Martika, which she has used ever since. This led to her being cast as Gloria on the long-running children's show Kids Incorporated as one of a group of neighborhood children who rise to local fame by singing staged productions at a corner malt shop. She entered mainstream show business in an uncredited role as one of the girls in the 1982 motion picture Annie. Martika was born in Whittier, California to Cuban parents from Havana. She is also known for her role as Gloria on Kids Incorporated.Įarly life, family and education Her biggest hit was ' Toy Soldiers', which peaked at #1 for two weeks on the American chart in mid-1989. She released two internationally successful albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which sold over four million copies worldwide. Marta Marrero (born May 18, 1969), better known by her stage name Martika ( / m ɑːr ˈ t iː k ə/ mar- TEE-kə), is an American pop singer and actress.

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