‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 6 Contestant Profiles
A quick biographical look at the twelve celebrity contestants that make up the sixth season of Dancing With The Stars on ABC. A couple of contestants who could perhaps win are Kristi Yamaguchi, Cristian de la Fuente, Mario and Shannon Elizabeth.
Adam Carolla – Longtime radio personality and icon to many men who have followed him on Comedy Central’s The Man Show. He initially rose to fame on MTV’s Loveline alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky as his comedic sidekick. His dancing partner is Julianne Hough.
Cristián de la Fuente – International actor from Chile who rose to fame on several Telemundos (Spanish soap operas). He has starred in several TV shows in the States including CSI: Miami, Ugly Betty and Psych. His dancing partner is Cheryl Burke.
Shannon Elizabeth – She is an accomplished celebrity poker player but she brought a rise to men across America playing the sexy foreign exchange student in American Pie. Her dancing partner is Derek Hough.
Steve Guttenberg – A middle-aged actor who starred in several of the highest grossing films in the 80′s including Three Men and A Baby, Police Academy, and Short Circuit. His dancing partner is Anna Trebunskaya.
Mario – R&B singer that has been nominated for a Grammy Award and won a Vibe Award among several others. He is the youngest contestant (21) to ever participate on the show. His dancing partner is Karina Smirnoff.
Marlee Matlin – She is the youngest actress to ever win the Oscar for Best Actress for her work in Children of a Lessor God. She has also starred on the hit TV shows Nip/Tuck, The West Wing, Desperate Housewives among several others. Her dancing partner is Fabian Sanchez
Penn Jillette – A magician that makes up one-half of the famous Vegas act, Penn & Teller. The duo has won several Emmy awards for their TV program. He is one of the tallest contestants to ever appear on the show. His dancing partner is Kym Johnson.
Priscilla Presley – Best known for marrying Elvis Presley in her teens. The two met when he was stationed in Germany while in the Army. She has starred in several movies including Naked Gun 33 1/3. She has also starred on Melrose Place and Touched By An Angel. She is the mother of Lisa Marie Presley. Priscilla is best known these days for her numerous and controversial plastic surgeries. Her dancing partner is Louis van Amstel.
Monica Seles – One of the greatest female tennis players of all-time. She won her first Grand Slam (French Open) at the age of sixteen. She went on to win nine Grand Slam titles. Her career was tragically cut short when a deranged fan of rival Steffi Graf charged the court and stabbed her with a knife. The injuries were not life threatening but she had a hard time mentally returning to the court. Her dancing partner is Jonathan Roberts.
Jason Taylor – A NFL defensive end that has played his entire professional career with the Miami Dolphins. He has been to six Pro Bowls. He was named the NFL Man of the Year for his charitable work off the field this past season. His dancing partner is Edyta Sliwinska.
Marissa Jaret Winokur – A Broadway star best known for her role as Tracey Turnblad in Hairspray for which she won a Tony Award. She has also starred in the films Fever Pitch and Betrayals. Her dancing partner is Tony Dovolani.
Kristi Yamaguchi – A former Olympic gold medalist who rose to fame in the 1992 Olympics. She is in the Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Her dancing partner is Mark Ballas.
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