“When I'm in love, I sing all the time. I'm just really upbeat."

Born in Texas and raised in England , Mark  began his acting/singing/dancing training at age 4. After winning numerous Latin American dance championships, he performed on the UK national stage tour of The Buddy Holly Musical and Jesus Christ Superstar. But when ABC’s hit Dancing with the Stars came calling, Mark left London for Hollywood , and ended up with last season’s coveted mirrored ball trophy. He can also be seen with best friend/fellow dancer, Derek Hough, in their band “Almost Amy.” 

THE FACTS:

Age: 22

Height: 5' 9"

Eyes: Brown

Sign: Gemini

Resides: Los Angeles , CA

Occupation: Professional dancer/choreographer/musician

ABOUT HIM:

Strengths: "I love to laugh and have a good time."

Weakness: "I’m always taking care of everybody else; sometimes I don’t look out for myself as much as I should."

Interests: "Dancing, music, live shows, movies, soccer, water sports."

Turn ons: "My family, friends, fans; those people all contribute to making me the happiest guy ever."

Turn offs: "People who are just out of order, rude, hurtful and hateful."

What touches my soul: "Devotion."

ABOUT WOMEN HE'D LOVE TO MEET:

Ideal woman: "Understanding, adventurous, someone who doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty.”

Ideal date: "A musical show, dinner, then a casual piano bar for some jazz, a drink and a chat."

I'd never date a woman who ... "was possessive.”

How I show I care: "I’m very romantic. I love to spoil whoever I'm dating."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "Someone you just get on with and who always has time to listen."

ON RELATIONSHIPS: 

What I love most about being in a relationship: "Having someone there who loves you, supports you and will always have your back."

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "to be treated like a queen."
 
I feel my sexiest when ... "I’m in a nice tuxedo with my hair all slicked back"

HIS FAVORITE THINGS:

Movie: "Spiderman, Rush Hour."

TV Show: "Family Guy."

Book: "The Davinchy Code."

Music: "John Mayer, Michael Jackson, Buddy Holly."

Food: "Chicken Parmesan with pasta."

CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Valuable life lesson: "Live every moment; tomorrow is never guaranteed."

One thing I can't live without: "My guitar, and on a personal side, my family.”

Best advice I've given a woman: "Do what’s right for you."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Jennifer Aniston. She should be my partner on the show."

Me in a word: "Fun."