Martin Lombard, a world-renowned actor, dancer, and director, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He gained international recognition for playing the Santiago Twins alongside his twin brother, Facundo Lombard, in Disney's "Step Up" movies franchise.
Martin started dancing at the age of 7, inspired by Michael Jackson. He made his debut at the age of 13 on Argentina's most popular TV show Rhythm Of The Night.
With a passion for acting and filmmaking, Martin dedicated time to study classical music as well. He and Facundo, also known as the Lombard Twins, met James Brown during a concert and were called up to the stage to dance. Impressed by their talent, Mr. Brown dubbed them "The Soul Boys".
At the age of 21, they moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater and film. They have performed with James Brown and Mambo King Tito Puente, and participated in a music video with Whitney Houston and George Michael.
Over the course of their career, Martin and Facundo have been featured in Vogue Magazine and in ad campaigns for Versus/Versace photographed by Steven Meisel. They have also appeared on the cover of several other dance magazines.
The Lombard Twins created "Dreamers", their first full-length show, entirely written, directed, produced, and composed by themselves. Other productions include the dance concert Lombard Plays Piazzolla, with its world premiere at New York City Center and on NBC's Rosie O'Donnell "Rosie Live" show.
Several of the films they wrote, produced, directed, and starred in, including "Infancia 34", "Free Expression", "Sublevados", "Chant Et Fugue", "Escualo", and "Persecuta", have been screened in prestigious film festivals worldwide, such as the Woodstock Film Festival, Dances With Films, and LA Shorts Fest.
The Lombard Twins also appeared in the films "Los Marziano", "To Redemption", and the promotional trailer of "Men In Black 3" alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
Martin and his brother developed "Free Expression" - a distinctive dance form that focuses on individual emotion and expression, transcending traditions and attitudes of many established dance techniques of today.
Martin resides with his brother in Los Angeles, California.
