Matthew Gonzalez
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Matthew Gonzalez is an American
figure skater
, who competed in the 2010 series of the UK's Dancing On Ice
with Eastenders actress Danniella Westbrook
. He was born in Baltimore
, Maryland
.
After competing, Matthew went on to pursue other interests in the Entertainment Industry as a performer as well as in production. Multi-talented, he went on to work for Disney Entertainment in California and Japan as a dancer, puppeteer, actor, acrobat, and entertainment host.
Matthew returned to the ice and began his professional skating career over two years ago, and most recently toured last year with Holiday On Ice's new production, as a Principal Pair Skater. Aside from skating, he is a graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.
star, Danniella Westbrook
for Series 5. The couple came second on the scoreboard in the first week, where only the female celebrities performed with the professionals. In Week 3, Danniella and Matthew came fourth on the scoreboard, then in Week 4 moved up to third. Week 5 saw them achieving second place, and then third in Week 6. In Week 7, they came second again, along with Week 8. Despite being second, Danniella and Matthew found themselves in the bottom two with Emily Atack
and Fred Palascak. They survived the skate-off with the judges saving them four votes to one, with Nicky opting to save Emily. The following week, in Week 9, Danniella and Matthew came 5th on the scoreboard, and in the bottom two again, this time against Boyzone
singer Mikey Graham
and Melanie Lambert. They survived again in the closest judges vote ever, with three votes to two, Nicky and Jason
saving Mikey instead, but Karen
, Emma
and Robin
saved him and Danniella. Week 10 was prop week and their best week of the competition, as they scored 27.5 (5.5 from each judge) and topped the leaderboard above Hayley Tamaddon
, and they were the only couple to do this. They scored 23 points in Week 11, but were eliminated in the skate off and missed out on the final. They came fourth overall. Matthew toured with Dancing on Ice: The Tour
last year, being the Male Reserved Pro. It was revealed that Gonzalez would not compete in Series 6.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
, who competed in the 2010 series of the UK's Dancing On Ice
Dancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice is a British television show co-hosted by Christine Bleakley and Philip Schofield, in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges. The format, devised by LWT and Granada Television, has been a prime-time hit in eight different...
with Eastenders actress Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook is an English actress and television presenter. She is known for being the original actress to play Samantha Mitchell in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1990–93, 1995–96, 1999–2000 and 2009–10. Away from EastEnders she has presented various shows, and was also a...
. He was born in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
Early life
When Matthew was young he always had a passion for Figure Skating and Performing. He began competitive Roller Skating at age 8. He competed Regionally and Nationally. After attending Nationals in Roller Skating, He moved to California where he was able to pursue Figure Skating and began Pairs Skating, and competed for several years.After competing, Matthew went on to pursue other interests in the Entertainment Industry as a performer as well as in production. Multi-talented, he went on to work for Disney Entertainment in California and Japan as a dancer, puppeteer, actor, acrobat, and entertainment host.
Matthew returned to the ice and began his professional skating career over two years ago, and most recently toured last year with Holiday On Ice's new production, as a Principal Pair Skater. Aside from skating, he is a graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.
Dancing On Ice
Gonzalez first appeared in the hit UK series in January 2010 when partnered with EastEndersEastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
star, Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook
Danniella Westbrook is an English actress and television presenter. She is known for being the original actress to play Samantha Mitchell in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1990–93, 1995–96, 1999–2000 and 2009–10. Away from EastEnders she has presented various shows, and was also a...
for Series 5. The couple came second on the scoreboard in the first week, where only the female celebrities performed with the professionals. In Week 3, Danniella and Matthew came fourth on the scoreboard, then in Week 4 moved up to third. Week 5 saw them achieving second place, and then third in Week 6. In Week 7, they came second again, along with Week 8. Despite being second, Danniella and Matthew found themselves in the bottom two with Emily Atack
Emily Atack
Emily Jane Atack is a British actress best known for her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the award winning E4 series The Inbetweeners. She also appeared in Heartbeat , Blue Murder and was featured in a number of lads' mags.Born in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, she is the daughter of actress Kate...
and Fred Palascak. They survived the skate-off with the judges saving them four votes to one, with Nicky opting to save Emily. The following week, in Week 9, Danniella and Matthew came 5th on the scoreboard, and in the bottom two again, this time against Boyzone
Boyzone
Boyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12...
singer Mikey Graham
Mikey Graham
Michael Graham - also known as Mikey Graham - is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor and music producer, best known as a member of pop group Boyzone, and in 2010 he was a contestant on Dancing on Ice.-Early life:The youngest of seven children, Graham was born to housewife Sheila and carpenter...
and Melanie Lambert. They survived again in the closest judges vote ever, with three votes to two, Nicky and Jason
Jason Gardiner
-Theatre:*1987- Cats – Australian Cast - Theatre Royal Sydney*1988- 42nd Street – Original Australian Cast – Her Majesty’s Theatre*1991- West Side Story – USA National Tour – Dance Captain*1992- Kizmet – Miami – Jackie Gleeson Theatre USA...
saving Mikey instead, but Karen
Karen Barber
Karen Barber is a British ice dancer.-Skating career:With partner Kim Spreyer, she is the 1977 World Junior silver medalist. With partner Nicky Slater, she is the 1983 European bronze medalist...
, Emma
Emma Bunton
Emma Lee Bunton is an English pop singer/songwriter and TV and radio presenter. She was a member of the 1990s girl group, the Spice Girls, in which she was known as Baby Spice as she was the youngest member. In 2010, she joined the judging panel on ITV's Dancing on Ice...
and Robin
Robin Cousins
Robert "Robin" Cousins is a British retired competitive figure skater. He is the 1980 Olympic Champion, the 1980 European champion, a three-time World medalist and four-time British national champion. He later starred in ice shows and also produced his own...
saved him and Danniella. Week 10 was prop week and their best week of the competition, as they scored 27.5 (5.5 from each judge) and topped the leaderboard above Hayley Tamaddon
Hayley Tamaddon
Hayley Tamaddon , is an English actress of Iranian descent, who is most notable for portraying Delilah Dingle in ITV's Emmerdale and winning ITV's Dancing on Ice on 28 March 2010.-Background:...
, and they were the only couple to do this. They scored 23 points in Week 11, but were eliminated in the skate off and missed out on the final. They came fourth overall. Matthew toured with Dancing on Ice: The Tour
Dancing on Ice: The Tour
Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice: The Live Tour is a nationwide tour in the United Kingdom. It began in 2007 following the success of the two series of smash-hit television series Dancing on Ice.-General information:...
last year, being the Male Reserved Pro. It was revealed that Gonzalez would not compete in Series 6.