The new season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars starts on September 24, 2007. Do you know who’s dancing? And even if you’ve heard the names, do you know who they are? Use this list while you watch the preview to know who’s who during the competition.
Mark Cuban-Mark is the current owner of the NBA franchise, the Dallas Mavericks. He was born on July 31, 1958 and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Business Administration in 1977. According to Forbes magazine’s list of the World’s Richest People, Mark has a net worth of $2.3 billion.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Floyd is a professional American boxer (he in fact comes from a family of boxers), and has created his own record company, called Philthy Rich Records. He was born on February 24, 1977. In 1996, Floyd won the bronze medal at the summer Olympic games in Atlanta, GA.
Wayne Newton-Also known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne is a singer/entertainer that was born on April 3, 1942 in Roanoke, VA. Over the last 40 years, Wayne has performed over 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas, NV. One of his most popular songs is “Danke Schoen.”
Melanie Brown-Probably better known as “Scary Spice,” Melanie performed in the popular girl group from the 90s, the Spice Girls. Born on May 25, 1975, the British singer has made huge news recently in America. On April 3, 2007, she gave birth to a child she claimed to be fathered by actor Eddie Murphy. In June 2007, a DNA test proved Eddie to be the father.
Sabrina Bryan-Sabrina is best known for her role in the Disney Channel’s Cheetah Girls films. She was born on September 16, 1984 and appeared in a number of episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful before joining the Disney Channel. She will star in the third installment of the film series, which will begin filming in early 2008.
Helio Castroneves-Helio is a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He was born on May 10, 1975 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His fans call him “Spider-Man” because he is known to climb the fence that separates the race track from the fans after he wins.
Jennie Garth-Jennie is probably best known as “Kelly Taylor” from Beverly Hills, 90210, but she currently stars in What I Like About You. Born on April 3, 1972, Jennie has some dancing in modeling experience in her background. However, at age 15, she turned her full focus on acting.
Josie Maran-Josie is a model/actress, perhaps most notably known for her deal with Maybelline Cosmetics. Born on May 8, 1978, Josie has acted in a number of commercials, as well as a music video for the Backstreet Boys. In her spare time, Josie has said that she enjoys taking dance, violin and speech classes, among many others.
Cameron Mathison-Cameron currently plays the role of “Ryan Lavery” on ABC’s All My Children soap opera. He played the role from 1998 to 2002, returned in 2003 and has been in the role since. In the role, he has been nominated for two daytime Emmy’s. He was born on August 25, 1969.
Marie Osmond-Marie is known for many things, including her career as a country singer in the 70s and 80s, as a co-host with her brother on the show Donny & Marie (beginning in 1976 and ending in 1978) and as a creator of porcelain dolls. She was born on October 15, 1959.
Albert Reed-Albert is a model that has appeared in a wide variety of high-end fashions. He made his “big break” in his modeling career when appearing on the front of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s 2004 catalog. He was born on March 6, 1985.
Jane Seymour-Prior to playing the starring role on Dr. Medicine Woman, Jane played a Bond girl in the James Bond film Live and Let Die in 1973. The English actress has since played in a number of other films, including 2005’s Wedding Crashers. She was born on February 15, 1951.
Of the four previous seasons, only one female has ever won. Do one of these six have what it takes? Or, will a male win the trophy yet again? Now that you are familiar with the new lineup of Dancing with the Stars, be sure to watch the new season beginning on September 24, 2007.
