Mark Dacascos Photo: ABC
Famously known as "The Chairman" and host of Food Network's Iron Chef America, Dacascos is also a trained martial artist as well as actor, but what will he bring to this season of “Dancing with the Stars?”
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mark's passion for martial arts began at an early age under the tutelage of his parents who are both former national champions and teachers. After being discovered in San Francisco's Chinatown, Mark began to establish a film and television career playing not only martial artists but a wide arrangement of characters before joining Iron Chef America in 2005.
He has appeared in a several feature films, including the internationally acclaimed French epic, Brotherhood of the Wolf, the cult classic Only the Strong, Cradle To the Grave, opposite Jet Li, Only the Brave, Nomad and The Lost Medallion, to be released later this year.
Mark’s partner is Lacey Schwimmer, was chosen as one of the Top 20 contestants for season 3 of “So You Think You Can Dance” on FOX.
The ninth season of “Dancing with the Stars” premieres September 21st on ABC
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