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'''Dominic Federico Martínez''' (September 7, 1925 – November 11, 2007), known famously as '''Dom Martinez''', was a Yonderian singer, Opus-winning actor and comedian. Martinez is widely regarded as one of the most popular and enduring Yonderian entertainers of the mid- and late-twentieth century, having hosted a wide variety of TV shows through the 1960s, 70s and 80s and acted in twenty-five motion pictures, particularly in frontier films. Martinez was known for his seemingly effortless charisma and self-assurance and was sometimes referred to as the "Duke of Cool".
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| caption            = Martinez in 1975
!Born
| birth_name        = Dominic Federico Martínez
|Dominic Federico Martínez
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September 7, 1925
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Famichez, Vandarcôte, Yonderre
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Gabion, Vandarcôte, Yonderre
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* Singer
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|Giselle Erdeaux
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(<abbr>m.</abbr> 1949; <abbr>div.</abbr> 1952)
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Nora Schmidt
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(<abbr>m.</abbr> 1952; <abbr>div.</abbr> 1989)
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* {{wpl|Traditional pop}}
| colspan="2" |'''Musical career'''
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* {{wpl|swing music|swing}}
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* High Rollers Records
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|Vocals
* Artanis & Martinez
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* [[High Rollers (group)|High Rollers]]
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|1946–2000
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|Grandeur Worldwide
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* High Rollers
** François Artanis
** François Artanis
** Bastien Renault
** Bastien Renault
** Richard Leclerc
** Richard Leclerc
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Martinez had his breakthrough with fellow singer and comedian François Artanis in the late 1940s when they were touring Gabion's comedy clubs billed as Artanis & Martinez. The two would later form the highly influential and extremely popular song- and comedy troupe High Rollers with Bastien Renault and Richard Leclerc.


Starting in 1963, Martinez was the host of the television variety program <nowiki>''</nowiki>The Dom Martinez Show<nowiki>''</nowiki>, which centred on Martinez's singing talents and was characterized by his relaxed, easy-going demeanour. Throughout his career, Martinez performed in concert stages, nightclubs, audio recordings and appeared in 85 film and television productions. Martinez was an extremely prolific recording artist, sometimes releasing up to four albums a year during the height of his career in the 1960s.
'''Dom Martínez''' (September 7, 1925 – November 11, 2007) was a renowned [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] singer, actor, and comedian, whose career spanned the mid- to late-twentieth century. Widely celebrated as one of the most popular and enduring entertainers of his time, Martínez left a lasting impact on Yonderian entertainment. He gained prominence in the late 1940s, touring the comedy clubs of [[Gabion]] alongside fellow artist François Artanis as part of the duo Artanis & Martínez. Later, Martínez co-founded the highly influential and immensely popular song and comedy troupe called [[High Rollers (group)|High Rollers]], alongside [[Bastien Renault]] and Richard Leclerc.


== Contents ==
In 1963, Martínez began hosting the television variety program "The Dom Martínez Show," which showcased his singing talents and was marked by his effortless charm and relaxed demeanor. Throughout his illustrious career, he enthralled audiences with live performances in concert stages and nightclubs, captivated listeners through audio recordings, and graced the screens in over 25 film and television productions, particularly in frontier films. With an extraordinary output, Martínez was an exceptionally prolific recording artist, often releasing up to four albums in a single year during the peak of his career in the 1960s. His seemingly effortless charisma and self-assurance earned him the nickname the "Duke of Cool".


* 1 Early life
His immense talent and dedication to his craft earned him numerous accolades, making him one of the most-awarded individuals in the history of the [[Opus Awards|Opere]]. Martínez received 22 [[Opus Awards#Opus Music Awards|Opus Music Awards]], 8 [[Opus Awards#Opus Television Awards|Opus Television Awards]], and 3 [[Opus Awards#Opus Cinema Awards|Opus Cinema Awards]]. Notably, several of his iconic songs, including "Baby, Sweet Dreams Tonight," "He Said She Ain't Bad," and "He's In The Mood," have become enduring pieces of popular culture, resonating with audiences across generations.
* 2 Career
** 2.1 Early career
** 2.2 High Rollers
** 2.3 ''The Dom Martinez Show''
** 2.4 Later years, end of career and death
* 3 Legacy
* 4 Personal life
* 5 Selected discography
* 6 Selected filmography
* 7 See also


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Martinez was born Dominic Federico Martínez on September 7, 1925 in Famichez, Vandarcôte. He was the oldest son of Ricardo Martínez (1904–1970), an Cartadaniaan immigrant, and Charlotte Martínez (''née'' von Sernt; 1906–2004). Martinez was raised Catholic and had a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary. Martinez's family were lower middle class and lived in an apartment complex in Famichez's harbour district on the Vandarch's South coast. Dominic was the oldest of Ricardo and Charlotte Martinez's six children and attended a regular public school until the age of 16. After leaving school, Martinez worked odd jobs around Famichez, particularly at the docks where he held various jobs in the storage facilities there. Martinez was conscripted in 1943 and served with the Guard Dragoon Division of the Yonderian Defence Force as a light machinegunner. After his national service, Martinez returned to Famichez and worked at a local box factory.
Dom Martínez was born Dominic Federico Martínez on September 7, 1925 in Famichez, [[Vandarcôte]]. He was the oldest son of Ricardo Martínez (1904–1970), an [[Cartadania|Cartadanian]] immigrant, and Charlotte Martínez (''née'' von Sernt; 1906–2004). Martinez was raised [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] and had a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary. Martinez's family were lower middle class and lived in an apartment complex in Famichez's harbour district on the [[Vandarch|Vandarch's]] South coast.
 
Dominic was the oldest of Ricardo and Charlotte Martinez's six children and attended a regular public school until the age of 16. After leaving school, Martínez worked odd jobs around Famichez, particularly at the docks where he held various jobs in the storage facilities there. Martínez was conscripted in the [[Yonderian Defence Force|Yonderian military]] in 1943 and served with the Guard Dragon Division of the Yonderian Defence Force as a light-machine gunner. After his national service, Martínez returned to Famichez and worked at a local box factory.


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early career ===
=== Early career ===
Martinez began performing in the nightclubs of Famichez in 1946 where he met with François Artanis in the Black Coat bar. The two started performing as a duo and eventually signed up with production company Grandeur Worldwide to make long play records when they met with a promoter. Their first record, Artanis & Martinez Sing, was a collection of old and new love songs that made the record charts in Yonderre. The two started a nationwide tour of Yonderre in 1951 once more billed as Artanis & Martinez and drew large crowds to the country's theatres. The tour put a strain on Martinez's marriage however, and his first wife Giselle Erdeaux filed for divorce in 1952. Martinez married again later year, entering a 37-year marriage with Nora Schmidt.
Martínez began performing in the nightclubs of Famichez in 1946 where he met with François Artanis in the Black Coat bar. The two started performing as a duo and eventually signed up with production company Grandeur Worldwide to make long play records when they met with a promoter. Their first record, Artanis & Martinez Sing, was a collection of old and new love songs that made the record charts in Yonderre. The two started a nationwide tour of Yonderre in 1951 once more billed as Artanis & Martinez and drew large crowds to the country's theatres. The tour put a strain on Martinez's marriage however, and his first wife Giselle Erdeaux filed for divorce in 1952. Martinez married again later year, entering a 37-year marriage with Nora Schmidt.


=== High Rollers ===
=== High Rollers ===
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