Dancing With The Stars Contestant Bios

Currently starring on the ABC Daytime drama "General Hospital," Kelly also starred on the network's other daytime drama "Port Charles," for which she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination. She has also appeared on "Spin City" and a variety feature films. Her partner, Alec Mazo, began dancing at age five in his native Russia. He was the Emerald Ball Latin Champion and placed first in the 2001 International Grand Ball and the 2001 Holiday Ball. He also runs the largest and most successful dance studio in Southern California. Alec recently began competing professionally with his girlfriend of four years, Edyta Sliwinska, who is partnered with Evander Holyfield for this competition.