Early on, GI projected the quality of star power
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Nov 24, 2011 | huffingtonpost.com
PHOTOS: Dancing With The Stars Cast Reunites!
Sure, it was J.R. Martinez who got the big trophy on Tuesday night , but career-wise, all of the top finalists on "Dancing With The Stars" were winners. So it was no surprise to see them all smiles a day after the big finale.... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | eonline.com
How Does J.R. Martinez Rank Among Past Dancing With the Stars Champions?
was still relatively new when Nick Lachey's little brother beat out future George Clooney gal-pal Stacy Keibler for the win. While he was consistently impressive all season, it was the... In this article: Dancing with the Stars... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | softpedia.com
J.R. Martinez Wins Dancing With the Stars
Another spectacular season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars has come to an end. War veteran J.R. Martinez and partner Karina Smirnoff took home the mirrorball trophy, while Rob Kardashian was runner-up. Surprisingly, Ricki Lake... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | canadaeast.com
Martinez is top dancer
Published Thursday November 24th, 2011 NEW YORK, - Wounded war veteran J.R. Martinez claimed victory on the 13th season of the hit TV show "Dancing With the Stars" , winning with a jive and a samba that thrilled audiences.... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | imdb.com
J.R. Martinez - IMDb
View Resume | Official Photos » Jose Rene Martinez (J.R.) is an actor, spokesman and retired soldier. He was born in Shreveport, LA, to Maria Zavala. He has two sisters, Consuelo and Anabel, who were raised in El Salvador with... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | wikipedia.org
J.R. Martinez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Martinez was born in Shreveport, Louisiana , on June 14, 1983, to Maria Zavala. He is of African descent and Central American descent. He has two sisters who were raised with his mother's family in El Salvador , and his sister... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | foxnews.com
Salute to JR Martinez -- A Latino Wounded Warrior who Captivated a Nation
After seeing J.R. Martinez jumping for joy and proudly holding his trophy high for all to see, I just could not explain the feeling of pride and accomplishment I felt for a fellow Army Veteran and Latino. During a mission in... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | tv.yahoo.com
J.R. Martinez Wasn't the Only Winner on Dancing With the Stars
What is newly crowned Dancing With the Stars champion J.R. Martinez going to do with his mirror ball trophy? "I'm gonna put mine in bed. I'm gonna tuck it in, and it's gonna roll around with me. And after that, I'm gonna glue... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | realitytvworld.com
J.R. Martinez: Winning 'Dancing with the Stars' is an honor, icing on the cake
J.R. Martinez says being crowned Dancing with the Stars' thirteenth-season champion with professional partner Karina Smirnoff was an incredible yet nerve-racking moment in his life. "I said to Karina actually -- I looked back... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | cbsnews.com
J.R. Martinez's audacious story of survival
PENTAGON - CBS News national security correspondent David Martin first met J.R. Martinez in 2003, seven months after his Humvee hit a landmine on the road to Baghdad. "40 percent of my body was burned," Martinez said at the... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | ocregister.com
New winner crowned on 'Dancing With The Stars'
ball trophy is over: "Dancing With The Stars" has chosen its 13th champion out of the Final Three of Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lakeand J.R. Martinez. We're ready to tell you the news - at... In this article: Rob Kardashian ,... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | worldupdatestoday.com
j.r. martinez – How Does J.R. Martinez Rank Among Past Dancing With the Stars Champions?
Upon hearing that he won the mirror ball trophy, Martinez said: “First and foremost, I want to thank everybody who voted for us for 10 weeks. Thank you America for believing in us." He went on to pay tribute to Karina, who was... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | birminghamstar.com
Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez now 'Dancing' champ
Source: Deseret News Thursday 24th November, 2011 LOS ANGELES — J.R. Martinez started out as the least-known member of the "Dancing With the Stars" cast, but as the season went on, America fell in love with the 28-year-old... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | australianherald.com
J.R. Martinez set goal to inspire in 2003 interview
Source: CBS News Thursday 24th November, 2011 (Credit: CBS) (CBS) In 2003, when CBS News correspondent David Martin spoke with wounded Iraq war veterans, one of those he interviewed was Spc. Jose Martinez. You might also know... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | australianherald.com
J.R. Martinez's bold story of survival
Source: CBS News Thursday 24th November, 2011 (CBS News) PENTAGON - CBS News national security correspondent David Martin first met J.R. Martinez in 2003, seven months after his Humvee hit a landmine on the road to Baghdad. "40... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | sify.com
Kardashian, Lake, Martinez vie for 'Dancing' title
Two routines stand between the three "Dancing With the Stars" finalists and the show's disco-ball trophy. Reality star Rob Kardashian, TV personality Ricki Lake and actor and Army veteran J.R. Martinez will each perform two... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | worldupdatestoday.com
j.r. martinez – JR Martinez congratulated by Leon Panetta on 'Dancing With the Stars' win
By The Reliable Source JR Martinez won the gaudy disco-ball trophy on “Dancing With the Stars” — and now the Iraq veteran turned motivational speaker and soap star has won the applause of Leon Panetta. We're told the defense... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | examiner.com
'Dancing with the Stars' parties on 'GMA' (video and photos)
this morning on GMA… It's amazing. To be able to hold up that mirror ball was just icing on the cake. Rob Kardashian was very humbled by the entire DWTS experience and stated… I... In this article: Dancing with the Stars , Good... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | cincinnati.com
Iraq war vet wins 'Dancing'
music from Lady Antebellum and appearances by this season's former contestants: TV personalities Nancy Grace and Carson Kressley, reality star Kristin Cavallari, actors David Arquette... In this article: Rob Kardashian , Ricki... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | hollywoodreporter.com
J.R. Martinez Congratulated by Defense Secretary for 'Dancing With the Stars' Win
Hollywood Reporter - Found 34 minutes ago Leon Panetta penned a note to the Iraq veteran who took home the mirror ball trophy on ABC’s dancing show on Tuesday. J.R. Martinez took home the mirror ball trophy on Tuesday night’s... Read more...
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Nov 24, 2011 | hollywoodtoday.net
Iraqi Vet JR Martinez a War Hero on Dancing With the Stars
Iraq veteran turned soap star’s efforts tonight, branding him ‘magic’ and ‘in a class of your own By Jeffrey Jolson HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 11/22/11 – While it takes an act of Congress to give Iraqi vet J.R. Martinez a... Read more...