Latin Pop Star Johann Vera Comes Out of the 'Closet'

Ecuadorian pop star Johann Vera is out of the "Closet."

After releasing the personal song, the 28-year-old opened up about his sexuality for the first time.

Vera wrote the song two years ago after his psychologist instructed him to write a letter to his younger self.

"I always thought these things didn't need to be discussed publicly. Now that I look back, I was afraid to accept myself and put forward what was known, but I hid," he wrote.

"We started writing a love song, and the three straight writers started giving me ideas of 'that girl, that woman' and I just said 'yes' to everything even though I wasn't connecting with it inside. Although I love women too, at that time I was in love with a man," he added.

After becoming overwhelmed and shutting down, he picked himself back up and wrote the song in minutes.

"It ended up being the least difficult song to write because it's the one I had to think about the least. Thank you to my whole circle of people who love and support me around me," the former X-Factor contestant added, noting that the song's message "goes beyond your sexual preference, it's about living lives that aren't yours to make others happy."

While appearing on the Univision show Despierta América, the La Banda alum received a heartfelt message from Latin pop icon Ricky Martin.

"From the first moment we saw you in La Banda, we knew that you had a lot of talent and you were very special. A lot of success, a lot of focus, a lot of light, and a lot of peace above all. I think it is extremely important that you are mentally well in your heart to be able to achieve many things," the "Livin la vida loca" singer said.

"I think you are on the right path, just surround yourself with positive people. A lot of light for you, a lot of success, a lot of strength, a lot of blessings, and a lot of success in everything you strive for. Lots of love, always lots of light, lots of strength moving forward, brother. All the best, hugs," he added.