Keltie Martin grew up in Santa Clarita, California, and lived there for 18 years. She has an older brother who recently returned from Iraq. She also has two sisters with whom she is very close. Family is very important to her, and there's nothing more enjoyable for Martin than a family barbecue.

As a child, Martin enjoyed swimming and gymnastics. In high school she was on the track and field team where she competed in the 400 and the 4x4 relay. She also competed in international modeling competitions. Upon graduating high school, she decided to pursue her modeling career with Otto Models and has done whatever it takes to be the best model she can be.

In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, lying by the pool, or just relaxing with her fireman boyfriend. She is also a big animal lover and looks forward to rescuing and adopting animals.

Questionnaire

1. Are there particular qualities you like in a contestant?
I really love it when a contestant has an optimistic attitude.

2. Do you have a favorite contestant, and who was it?
Arthur Joseph, he took all this amazing basketball stuff for his country. I was crying in the vault at the end.

3. How tough is it to stand in place for the entire taping? Is there something like martial arts training for long-term smiling?
Ha ha, I wish there was training for smiling. Usually Howie keeps me laughing so it's not so hard.

4. What was your most embarrassing moment on the show?
Falling down the stairs. Luckily nobody saw but I was miked so it was really loud.

5. What would you like to be doing next in your career?
Everything.

6. What do you like doing most with your free time?
Relaxing at the beach.

7. What one person, besides your parents, has had the most influence on your life? Why?
My brother. After our father died he took care of me and always made sure I was ok.

8. Where are you from originally? (If not from Los Angeles) What brought you to Los Angeles?
Santa Clarita.

9. What has been a particularly memorable experience in your life, something that really stood out?
That is a really hard question. I have so many to choose from. I'll go with my very first paycheck. I love being independent and getting that first paycheck made me realize I am completely capable of taking care of myself. It was a great feeling and truly made me a stronger person.

10. Now for the important questions: what was your favorite television show when you were ten?
"I Love Lucy." It reminded me of my parents.