J. R. Martinez
J. R. Martinez
Jose Rene "J. R." Martinez is an American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Martinez served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade. He is currently costarring on the syndicated action series SAF3...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth14 June 1983
CountryUnited States of America
classified great people
There are a lot of people who can be classified as heroes and do great things and inspire me.
scars weapon
I don't have a weapon in my hand, and I don't have a uniform on my body, but my uniform now is my scars and weapon is my words, so I'm still serving.
plays running source vent
Not every kid plays football, basketball. Running can be a source to vent and let things out.
change cover guess magazine next remain reminded
I've continually reminded myself that I never want to change. I could be on the cover of a magazine today, but next week someone else is going to be on that cover. You always have to remain the same person because when those opportunities end, guess what you have? You have you. And if you change from being you, you have nothing anymore.
pride thinking challenges
I think in life, if you continue to challenge yourself, you can pride yourself in what you continuously accomplish.
challenges important able
I've learned in my life that it's important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you're not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do.
book writing second-chance
I'm going to write a book, continue acting, continue motivational speaking and just share with people who I am and what I've learned in my second chance of life and pass it on to people in their first chance of life.
inspirational prayer believe
I believe with faith all is possible. An answer to prayer is greatest positive feedback you can get.
sports running serious
Running for me is a sport. It's not a joke. It's serious.