Martika

Not to be confused with Marta Marrero.
This article is about the American singer. For her album, see Martika (album).
Martika
Birth nameMarta Marrero
Born (1969-05-18) May 18, 1969 (age 55)
Whittier, California, U.S.
GenresPop, dance-pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1982–1992, 2000–present
LabelsColumbia Records
Dunda Chief Records
Websitemartikamartika.com

Marta Marrero[1] (born May 18, 1969),[2] better known by her stage name Martika (/mɑːrˈtiːkə/ mar-TEE-kə), is an American pop singer and actress. She released two internationally successful albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which sold over four million copies worldwide.[3] Her biggest hit was "Toy Soldiers", which peaked at #1 for two weeks on the American chart in mid-1989. She is also known for her role as Gloria on Kids Incorporated.

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 351. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1626. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  3. ^ "BIOGRAPHY". martikamartika.com.