Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars' New Lineup!

Get to know the Chilean soap sensation, the Olympic figure skater and the defensive lineman before they take to the ballroom March 17

Mario photo | Mario

Mario

Age: 21
Known for: Singing R&B hits "Just a Friend" and "Let Me Love You," and appearing in feature films including Step Up and Freedom Writers.
Dancing partner: Karina Smirnoff
On donning the ballroom attire: "That might be the only challenging thing about [being on the show]. I'm not really a huge fan of wearing really high slacks that come up to the belly button ... [but] I don't mind the low-cut shirts."

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CREDIT: Evan Agostini/AP

PUBLISHED: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2008 06:00 AM EST

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