J.R. Martinez

See Who Walked the Red Carpet at Latina's LA Anniversary Party!

See Who Walked the Red Carpet at Latina's 15th Anniversary Party in Los Angeles!

By Miranda Noland | 10/06/2011 - 10:45 | 0 Comments

Last night, Latina magazine took over Universal studio's to celebrate our historic 15th anniversary issue with a bevy of our fave celebs in Los Angeles. Click through to get a behind the scenes glimpse at who partied the night away and got down to Kat Deluna's showstopping performance!

J.R. Martinez Cries On 'Dancing With the Stars'

J.R. Martinez Breaks Down On 'Dancing With the Stars'

By Amaris Castillo | 10/04/2011 - 09:15 | 0 Comments

On last night’s Dancing With the Stars, part-Salvadorian J.R. Martinez delivered a performance that got audience members on their feet—and moved him to tears. The 28-year-old soldier-turned-actor and the other show contestants were challenged to choose a song to perform to that reflected the most memorable year in their lives....

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EXCLUSIVE: DWTS Contestant J.R. Martinez on the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: “It’s About Time”

By Lee Hernandez | 09/27/2011 - 12:48 | 0 Comments

Before he was a TV star, J.R. Martinez was an infantryman in the U.S. Army. During his deployment to Iraq in 2003, the Salvadoran served as a Humvee driver, and when his left front tire hit a landmine, Martinez suffered burns to more than 40 percent of his body. Since then, the Army vet has undergone 33 cosmetic and skin graft surgeries.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Dancing with the Stars' Contestant J.R. Martinez: "I Want To Make My Latin Community Proud!"

By Lee Hernandez | 09/26/2011 - 15:38 | 0 Comments

With the second episode of ABC's Dancing with the Stars airing tonight (8/7c), we caught up with this season's Latino standout J.R. Martinez. The Army Veteran and former All My Children star spoke to Latina.com about his Latino roots, what it's like to be on Dancing with the Stars, and why he...

Steppin' Out: Benjamin Bratt, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and more

Steppin' Out: Benjamin Bratt, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and more

By Miranda Noland | 09/26/2011 - 08:36 | 0 Comments

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Introducing 'Dancing With the Stars' Contestant J.R. Martinez

By Amaris Castillo | 09/19/2011 - 09:59 | 0 Comments

For J.R. Martinez, drama is an occupation – and a part of his past. The 28-year-old actor stars in the ABC soap, All My Children. A large part of Martinez’s face is scarred, which serve as clues to a life-altering accident he had while serving in the U.S. Army years ago. The Salvadorian actor has overcome a great deal since...

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J.R. Martinez and Mark Ballas Get Paired Up on 'Dancing with the Stars'

By Lee Hernandez | 08/31/2011 - 17:15 | 0 Comments

Yesterday, we reported that Salvadorean soap star J.R. Martinez (All My Children) will be one of the stars competing on the 13th season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars (premiering Sept. 19th on ABC...

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Star Tracker: Antonio Banderas, Jenni Rivera, Adamari Lopez and more!

By Amaris Castillo | 08/31/2011 - 14:30 | 0 Comments

—Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera is switching things up a bit with her new album. Instead of the banda music we have long associated the 42-year-old with, Rivera’s new single, Basta Ya, is a pop tune off her new album, Joyas...

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