\"this is a great opportunity for me to help support the organization that is contributing to putting this event together.\", says Eric.\r\n\"HOOPS FOR HOPE L.A. 2011\" \r\nPresented by Former NBA Player Juaquin Hawkins and The HAWK HOOPS Foundation 501 (c)(3) \"Hoops For Hope LA\" is a charity event for all ages that takes place January 16, 2011 at the world’s famous Los Angeles Staples Center that will benefit the Hawk Hoops Sports Foundation, which focuses on providing ,Youth Camps, After-school programming, Childhood Obesity and Stroke Awareness. As an ambassador for the American Stroke Association, \"Hawk\" continues with his efforts to spread awareness by telling his personal story to others. We look forward to your partnership in assisting us in presenting this event and making a difference in the lives of others.","","_self","EM40.jpg",125,125,"center"],["transparent","8pt Verdana,Arial","#FFFFFF","none","8pt Verdana,Arial","#FFFFFF","none"]);
sts_ai("i1",[,"Eric Martinez
will be hosting
\"Latino Fashion Week\"
in Chicago November 8th-15th, 2010.
Eric hosted last year with Event Directors Cesar Rolon and Arabel Rosales; which drew thousands of spectators and some of the hottest designers in fashion. They are currently accepting submissions from designers all over the world, go to www.latinofashionwk.com if your interested in attending or participating as a designer. \"This is by far one of the hottest events in the country! I had a blast last year and look forward to this year as well! Cesar, Arabel and the entire staff made it an event to remember!\" ",,,"Latino_Fashion_Week.jpg"],[],"i0","i0"); sts_ai("i2",[,"Eric spends a week in Chicago kicking off Vive En Forma with Americas Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez and Celebrity Fitness Trainer Rob Garcia.
While in Chicago Eric along with Jaslene and Rob where talking to local YMCA\'s, neighborhoods and events to talk about the importance of childhood obesity and what parents and kids should be doing to keep themselves active. Director of Events Cesar Rolon and Arabel Rosales as well as the entire staff did a wonderful job in organizing such a great kick off! Go to www.viveenforma.com for more info and go to www.latinofashionwk.com for news on the new show coming up!!
",,"_blank","ericjaslene.jpg",,124],[],"i0","i0"); sts_ai("i3",[,"Martinez puts his name behind \"Down For Life\" produced by Scott William Alvarez. \"It\'s a movie about real life and the struggle to do good when surrounded by bad\", says Martinez. \"I am proud to support this film even though I was not in it, the message is bigger than that. It really hits a spot that most people are afraid of and choose to ignore; ignoring the problem of gangs does not make them go away\". Snoop Dogg, Danny Glover, Elizabeth Pena, Laz Alonzo and newcomer Jessica Romero as \"Rascal\" appear in the movie.
Check it out here!
\r\n\"It\'s a movie about real life and the struggle to do good when surrounded by bad\", says Martinez. \r\n\"I am proud to support this film even though I was not in it, the message is bigger than that. \r\nIt really hits a spot that most people are afraid of and choose to ignore; ignoring the problem of gangs does not make them go away\". \r\nSnoop Dogg, Danny Glover, Elizabeth Pena, Laz Alonzo and newcomer Jessica Romero as \"Rascal\" appear in the movie.","stEffect(\"rect\")","",80,0,0,-15,"middle","center",250,250],["9pt Arial","#CCCCCC","none","#000000","","repeat"]); sts_ai("i4",[,"Eric Martinez lands the role of Detective Willie on Jerry Angelo\'s Untitled Film shooting in Albuquerque, NM and Los Angeles, CA.
\"Jerry is a very good friend of mine and we go back a long way! I was honored that he asked me to be a part of his project\", In the film Eric also works along side Ray Urbano who also plays a detective and is a long time friend of Eric\'s as well. You can see Ray Urban in the upcoming films Desert Rain and Vicious Joe.
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