Terra Jole is still in the running for the mirrorball trophy on Season 23 of Dancing with the Stars.
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Terra has proved she has real dancing talent and a great stage presence while competing with her professional partner Sasha Farber, 33, on Dancing with the Stars, which is about halfway through the season.
Terra is making history as the first-ever contestant with dwarfism to compete on Dancing with the Stars. Want to learn more about her?
Below is a list of 8 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Terra Jole:
- Terra was born on May 25, 1980 in Comal County, TX. She is 4'2" and currently resides in Los Angeles.
- Terra moved to LA in 2001 to pursue a career as a singer against her mother's wishes. To get by financially, she briefly worked as an impersonator, playing icons like Lady Gage and Britney Spears.
- Terra is happily married to Joe Gnoffo. They wed in 2015 and have two infant children together, a son Grayson and daughter Penelope.
- The Dancing with the Stars participant has performed onstage with Miley Cyrus, Cyndi Lauper and T-Pain.
- Terra recently released Penny's Playlist, a full album of children's songs dedicated to her daughter. She also launched MiniMama.com, a website featuring original content for both mothers and kids alike.
- She has appeared in TV and film productions such as Jackass 3D, The Hungover Games and CSI. She was also in the theatrical production of "Radio City's Christmas Spectacular."
- Terra said she joined Dancing with the Stars to hopefully open the door for, not only for people with dwarfism, but those with a disability. Terra wants to prove anyone can accomplish anything.
- The reality TV star supports and volunteers for the non-profit organization "Forte Animal Rescue," as she's passionate about animals and finding them forever homes.
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