Young Star

Boy Wonder

The Philippine Star

February 28, 2014 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - At just 17, figure skater Michael Martinez has captured the Philippine imagination in a way no athlete has since Pacquiao. Meet the countryâ€™s unlikely new teen idol.

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CAPTURED

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IDOL

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MARTINEZ

MEET

MICHAEL MARTINEZ

PACQUIAO

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