Hailing from the Philippines, Michael Christian Martinez is the first figure skater from Southeast Asia to ever make it to the Winter Olympics. In fact, he was the only representative for his country at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Recently, he also competed at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, where he finished in 28th place. Interested in learning more about the two-time Olympian? Keep reading, we’ve gathered more facts on him below.
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Michael Christian Martinez Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Michael Christian Martinez
Nick Names
N/A
OccupationÂ
Competitive Figure Skater, Olympian
Famous For
As an athlete, Michael Christian Martinez is best known for being the first skater form a tropical country to qualify for, and participate in the Winter Olympics. Last month, he was one of two individuals to have represented the Philippines at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games.
Age – How Old is She?
He is 21 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on November 4, 1996
Place of Birth/Hometown
Michael Christian Martinez was born in Paranaque, Philippines. Growing up, he and his siblings were raised in Las Pinas, where he began skating at the age of nine.
Nationality
Filipino
Ethnicity
He is Filipino
Michael Christian Martinez Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’9 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 1.75 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
His current weight has not been disclosed to the public
Weight in Kilograms
His current weight has not been disclosed to the public
Body Measurements
His body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
His waist size is unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
Information on his shoe size is unavailable
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Is Michael Christian Martinez Currently in a Relationship?
As far as we know, Michael Christian Martinez is currently not in a relationship.
Michael Christian Martinez’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on Michael Christian Martinez’s previous relationships.
Mother
Maria Teresa Martinez
Father
Unknown
Sisters
The youngest of three children, he has two older siblings
Brothers
The youngest of three children, he has two older siblings
Children
Michael Christian Martinez does not have any children
High School
As a student, he went to a local high school in the Philippines. Further details are not available at this time.
College
In order to focus on his skating career, he has not yet attended college.
Salary
For now, information on Michael Christian Martinez’s salary is unavailable.
Net Worth
Unfortunately, information on Michael Christian Martinez’s 2018 net worth is unavailable
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
His hobbies include cinematography, photography, and vlogging
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Shows
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Figure Skating
Horoscope
Born on November 4, she is a Scorpio
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Michael Christian Martinez’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Michael Christian Martinez’s Instagram UsernameÂ
https://www.instagram.com/mz_viral/?hl=en
Michael Christian Martinez’s Facebook AccountÂ
https://www.facebook.com/MZViral/
Michael Christian Martinez’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTIXou7BWahwz94o0cq2iQ
Michael Christian Martinez’s Twitter UsernameÂ
As far as we can tell, Michael Christian Martinez himself does not have a Twitter account
Michael Christian Martinez’s Snapchat UsernameÂ
Michael Christian Martinez is not active on Snapchat.
Other Interesting Facts:
- As an infant, he often had episodes of asthmatic bronchitis, which led to many hospital visits
- Due to his health, his mother was initially reluctant to have him figure skate in a cold rink; she eventually gave him her full support after seeing the improvement skating had on his health
- At one point in 2009, he took a two-month break from skating after blade had cut through his leg
- Not long after his ISU Junior Grand Prix debut, he tore two ankle ligaments, which led to three months off the ice
- He successfully landed his first triple Axel during the 2012-13 season at a JGP Event
- He was one of two Filipino athletes at the recent 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang
- A member of the Metro ISC, he is currently coached by Vyacheslav Zahorodnyuk
- He previously trained in Hackensack, New Jersey, and Metro Manila, Philippines
- In 2017, he won a silver medal at the Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur
- This season, he is skating to Emerald Tiger by Vanessa-Mae and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff for his short program
- After the 2014 Sochi Olympics, he was given a bonus of $10,000 from the MVP Sports Foundation
- Due to ongoing therapy for his spine, he withdrew from several competitions during the 2015-16 season
