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JR Martinez

Birth Name:

Jose Rene Martinez

Birth Place:

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actor, motivational speaker

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All My Children's J.R. Martinez Splits from Longtime Girlfriend

All My Children alum J.R. Martinez has split from his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones 18 months after the birth of their daughter, People reports. "Diana and I have...

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

J.R. Martinez to Dr. Oz: My Mother Got Me Out of My Dark Hole of Depression, Anger and Regret

Former Dancing With the Stars winner J.R. Martinez says his mother got him to snap out of his depression after his horrific accident in Iraq. In 2003, Martinez was suffered severe burns on more than 34 percent of his body when his Humvee hit a landmine. Martinez underwent 33 surgeries and spent 34 months in the burn center unit of the Brooke Army Medical Center. He later became a motivational speaker which lead to a role on All My Children in 2008 and competing on Dancing in 2011.

Tue, Nov 27, 2012

Ask Matt: Dance Shows, Suits, Breaking Bad, the TV Olympics, More

Question: Any thoughts on this season of So You Think You Can Dance? The format change and unfortunate interruptions this year from Independence Day and the Summer Olympics have forced multiple eliminations in some episodes to keep them on schedule, and we've lost a few promising contestants that I feel may have been cut too early on. How are you finding this season so far? — Brodie

Mon, Aug 20, 2012

J.R. Martinez and His Girlfriend Welcome Baby Girl

Dancing with the Stars winner J.R. Martinez and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones welcomed a baby girl Wednesday, People reports.

Thu, May 3, 2012

J.R. Martinez Gets Ready For His Gig As Tournament of Roses Parade Grand Marshal

Want the truth? When Dancing With the Stars champ J.R. Martinez was asked to be the grand marshal of the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade — airing January 2 in 3D and commercial-free on HGTV (11am/10c) — he didn't say yes because it's such a big honor. The Iraq War vet told TV Guide Magazine the real reason he signed on.

Fri, Dec 30, 2011