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Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin Bring Latin Groove to ‘Glee’

Posted by Glee Addict On December 6, 2011

The New Year is about to get feisty and festive as ‘Glee’ confirms that Grammy winners Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the show set to air after the winter break.

“We just announced Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan for a Spanglish episode,” ‘Glee’ executive music producer Adam Anders said during Sunday night’s Trevor Live, a Trevor Project benefit event. “We’re just starting the planning, so I don’t know (which songs the pair will sing.) I wouldn’t tell you anyway!” he continued. The predictable choice of songs would most likely be ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ or ‘Conga’, but knowing the show’s history when it comes to guest stars, we can never tell how this Latino flair would pan out. One thing’s for sure though, Martin will be playing the school’s new Spanish teacher (so what will happen now to Mr. Schue? Wasn’t he McKinley High’s Spanish teacher?), and Estefan will be playing Santana’s mom.

Meanwhile, Anders was joined by the stars of the show with Amber Riley performing that night. The Trevor Project is a non-profit group aimed at fighting suicide and bullying among the LGBTQ youth, and ‘Glee’ has always supported the same cause as seen in their countless episodes focusing on the sensitive and important social issue.

“I’m excited everyone is here together supporting this cause. Last year I was here, but it wasn’t this big of a scale,” said Harry Shum, Jr., who plays dance savvy Mike Chang on the show. “I’m so happy to see it grow over a year and bring awareness. I danced last year. We’re alternating, this year Darren (Criss) is doing it and Amber’s doing it, but I’ll just enjoy watching.”

Anders, who worked that night as the event’s musical director alongside Adam Shankman, was surprised with the overflowing support the benefit and the group has received in barely more than a year.

“The amount of talent that’s come out to support has been amazing…everybody wants to be part of it and help out,” he said.