Does the song Maria come from Italy?

The song "Maria" is not Italian in origin. It is a Latin pop song written by the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ricky Martin. The song was released in 1995 as the lead single from Martin's third studio album, "A Medio Vivir". The song was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries around the world, including the United States, where it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.