The 28-year-old former Salvadorian American Dancing with the Starschampion and All My Childrenalum will guest-star on Lifetime’s Army Wives.
Martinez, an Iraq War vet, will play an Army soldier-turned-physical therapist who works with wounded veterans, according to Entertainment Weekly.
It’s a role that hits close to home for the former U.S. Army soldier who has gone on to become a motivational speaker…
Martinez served in Iraq as an infantryman and was severely injured when his vehicle hit a landmine in 2003. He suffered severe burns to more than 40 percent of his body. After numerous surgeries, the 28-year-old went on to play Brot Monroe on All My Children before winning the mirrorball trophy with Karina Smirnoff during his run on Dancing with the Stars last season.
Martinez is set to film the episode next month in Charleston, S.C.
Army Wives returns Sunday, June 24 at 10:oo pm ET. Martinez’s episode is scheduled to air in August.
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