Mauricio Mart铆nez (On Your Feet!) has announced he is writing an autobiography, tentatively titled My First Act, which is scheduled for a 2025 release alongside a musical companion album.
In the memoir, Mart铆nez will reflect on his story, including his childhood in Monterrey, working on Broadway, battling cancer, and more. The memoir will also feature unpublished lyrics written by Mart铆nez.
鈥淚鈥檓 writing this book to inspire others to fight for their dreams and heal their inner child," Mart铆nez said in a statement. "It鈥檚 about never giving up, no matter the challenges, and always remembering where you come from so you know where to go. After the loss of my beloved sister, I鈥檝e thought a lot about my legacy. The characters I鈥檝e played, my recordings, and this book will be my contribution. Through proceeds from the book, audiobook, and album, I hope to sponsor scholarships for children to study the arts鈥攎usic, dance, theatre, and more. The arts should be accessible to all, not just the privileged few.鈥�
Mart铆nez's autobiography will be available in both English and Spanish in paperback, digital, and audiobook formats which he will narrate.
To help support this personal project and fund scholarships for young Mexican artists, Mart铆nez has launched a .
