Stephen Martines
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Stephen Scott Martines (born July 23, 1975), is an American actor and former model. Martines is sometimes credited as Coltin Scott.
. Martines has two siblings, a sister Melissa (age 30) and a half-sister Amanda (age 19). Coming from a divorced home, he lived with his mother until the age of 15 and then went to live with his father, with whom he was very close. Stephen was a revered soccer player at an early age, having been scouted at the age of 14 by many colleges and professional teams, both nationwide and international. He attended CBC High School (Christian Brothers High School) in Clayton, Missouri
. and graduated in 1993.
After turning down many scholarship offers to play soccer at some of the top schools in the country, Stephen chose to attend then-named SMS (Southwest Missouri State University) which is now known as Missouri State University
. Tragedy struck in October 1994, when his father passed suddenly due to a massive heart attack. He left school, quit playing soccer and went back home. After burying his father, with the intent of finishing school, he enrolled at Webster University
, in Webster Groves
, Missouri
, after a scout called him and asked him to come play soccer there. That year, the school won the National Championship, a first in the school's history.
and Tyra Banks
and Martines won, beating out over 650 other contestants, ensuring him a spot in the semi-finals in Columbus, OH later that month.
Later that year, Martines not only placed in the top ten of the Structure Underwear Competition, but he also would eventually appear on talk shows such as The View, The Ru Paul Show, Good Morning America and Good Day LA to name a few.
In 1998, he was discharged from the United States Air Force after incurring a career ending injury to his right knee during a game. After a year of rehabilitation, he found himself on the road to Hollywood to begin his career.
, Guiding Light
, Monarch Cove
, The Closer
and The Vampire Diaries
.
Early life
Stephen was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Marlene Lombardo and Stephen Martines. He is also nephew to Guy LombardoGuy Lombardo
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist.Forming "The Royal Canadians" in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest...
. Martines has two siblings, a sister Melissa (age 30) and a half-sister Amanda (age 19). Coming from a divorced home, he lived with his mother until the age of 15 and then went to live with his father, with whom he was very close. Stephen was a revered soccer player at an early age, having been scouted at the age of 14 by many colleges and professional teams, both nationwide and international. He attended CBC High School (Christian Brothers High School) in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, Missouri
Clayton is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse.-Geography:...
. and graduated in 1993.
After turning down many scholarship offers to play soccer at some of the top schools in the country, Stephen chose to attend then-named SMS (Southwest Missouri State University) which is now known as Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri, United States and founded in 1905. It is the state's second largest university, with an official enrollment of 20,802 in fall 2011...
. Tragedy struck in October 1994, when his father passed suddenly due to a massive heart attack. He left school, quit playing soccer and went back home. After burying his father, with the intent of finishing school, he enrolled at Webster University
Webster University
Webster University is an American non-profit private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools...
, in Webster Groves
Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 22,995 at the 2010 census. The city is named after New England politician Daniel Webster....
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, after a scout called him and asked him to come play soccer there. That year, the school won the National Championship, a first in the school's history.
Early career
Martines began modeling in St. Louis and was repped by Talent Plus in Clayton, MO. He appeared in many ads ranging from Sears, Famous Barr, Dilliards and Calvin Klein. In 1998, before leaving for Hollywood, he was scouted inside the mall at Structure. He was asked to join a modeling competition in search for the franchise's Underwear Spokesmodel. He bought a last minute ticket and headed to New York. The judges where Heidi KlumHeidi Klum
Heidi Samuel , better known by her birth name Heidi Klum, is a German model, actress, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional singer. In 2008 she became an American citizen while maintaining her native German citizenship...
and Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
and Martines won, beating out over 650 other contestants, ensuring him a spot in the semi-finals in Columbus, OH later that month.
Later that year, Martines not only placed in the top ten of the Structure Underwear Competition, but he also would eventually appear on talk shows such as The View, The Ru Paul Show, Good Morning America and Good Day LA to name a few.
In 1998, he was discharged from the United States Air Force after incurring a career ending injury to his right knee during a game. After a year of rehabilitation, he found himself on the road to Hollywood to begin his career.
Career
He has appeared in many television shows, including General HospitalGeneral Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
, Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
, Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove
Monarch Cove is a prime time telenovela that premiered on Lifetime Television on November 4, 2006. It ran for 14 episodes, ending on December 16, 2006.-Premise:...
, The Closer
The Closer
The Closer is an American crime drama, starring Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Georgia police detective who often closes her cases using sometimes-questionable methods...
and The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries (TV series)
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW Television Network on September 10, 2009, and is currently in its third season that...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kraa! The Sea Monster | Captain Ruric | |
| 1999 | Justice | Juan Jr. | television film Television movie A television film is a feature film that is a television program produced for and originally distributed by a television network, in contrast to... |
| This Is the Disk-O-Boyz | Indy-Lee Wong | ||
| Planet Patrol | Video | ||
| 2004 | Ring of Darkness Ring of Darkness Ring of Darkness is a horror/fantasy movie, released in 2004, directed by David DeCoteau. Although never released into American theaters, the movie was released worldwide, and translated into several languages other than English, such as French, Spanish, Italian and German.-Plot summary:The lead... |
Shawn | television film Television movie A television film is a feature film that is a television program produced for and originally distributed by a television network, in contrast to... |
| 2008 | No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker | Alex | |
| 2011 | Mud Dog Blues | ||
| 2012 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation G.I. Joe: Retaliation G.I. Joe: Retaliation is an upcoming science fiction action film directed by Jon Chu. It is a sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.-Plot:... |
Cross-Country Cross-Country (G.I. Joe) Cross-Country is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's H.A.V.O.C. driver and debuted in 1986.-Profile:... |
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Television work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pacific Blue Pacific Blue Pacific Blue may refer to:*Pacific Blue *Pacific Blue Airlines... |
Patrick Benton | Thrill Week |
| 1999 | General Hospital General Hospital General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns.... |
Nikolas Cassadine Nikolas Cassadine Prince Nikolas Mikhail Stavrosovich Cassadine is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera General Hospital. The role was originated by Tyler Christopher, who played the character from 1996–1999, and then after a four-year hiatus resumed the role in 2003 and left the show in 2011... |
1999–2003 |
| 2003 | Guiding Light Guiding Light Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009... |
Antonio 'Tony' Santos | 2003/2005 |
| 2006 | Monarch Cove Monarch Cove Monarch Cove is a prime time telenovela that premiered on Lifetime Television on November 4, 2006. It ran for 14 episodes, ending on December 16, 2006.-Premise:... |
Parker Elian | 14 episodes |
| 2008 | Fear Itself Fear Itself (TV series) Fear Itself was a horror/suspense anthology television series shot in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with some additional shooting in the city of St. Albert and the town of Devon, Alberta. It began airing on June 5, 2008 on NBC.... |
Diego | The Sacrifice |
| The Closer The Closer The Closer is an American crime drama, starring Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Georgia police detective who often closes her cases using sometimes-questionable methods... |
Ricardo Ramos | 2008–2009 | |
| 2009 | Bones Bones (TV series) Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent... |
Alex Pina | Fire in the Ice |
| CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
Jeff Peralta | Smoke Gets in Your CSIs | |
| 2010 | The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries is a young adult vampire horror series of novels written by L. J. Smith. The story centers around Elena Gilbert, a high school girl torn between two vampire brothers. The series was originally a trilogy published in 1991, but pressure from readers led Smith to write a fourth... |
Frederick | 2 episodes |