Born Mark Martinez, Flava has been dancing all his life. He began his career in Las Vegas performing in the Siegfried and Roy show, but it was during his time abroad dancing in Europe’s most infamous dance clubs, which allowed him to hone his skills and launch his notoriety as a performer. After three rewarding years performing with venerable talents Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas, which he merits for his strong backbone in the entertainment business, Mark took a chance by following his instincts and moved to Stockholm, Sweden to find new venues to explore his versatile and lively performance skills. He landed his first job at Patricia, Stockholm’s most notorious club, known for it’s extravagant and unique performers, from one audition. It was clear his instincts had put him on the right path to success. His androgynous appearance set him apart and garnered him laudatory reviews from his electric routines that set the stage alive. Mark landed in Paris, France where he quickly rose in popularity becoming the Lead Dancer at Lido de Paris. While simultaneously performing at Queen in Paris, Mark was spotted by the producer of IT, the largest club in Amsterdam, and was asked to become the Lead Go-Go Dancer of IT. While in constant demand, Mark’s reputation grew so strong that he was often credited for bringing the excitement and flavor to nightlife. Hence, Mark’s stage name Flava was christened.

With talent, experience and a new name baptized, Flava headed back to the States and found a willing audience in Southern California. He has since become one of LA’s finest and most recognized performers and caught the eye of Producer/DJ Manny Lehman. Since surrendering to Flava’s presence, Mark has performed at venues around the world including the 25th anniversary of London’s famed Heaven Nightclub, The Black Party in Rio de Janero, Brazil and has appeared on the world’s largest gay cruises for Atlantis. He was named one of L.A.’s Icons in 2006 and was recently asked to return to his European roots