Television and Radio
Before becoming a stand-up, Martinez appeared in the BBC children's drama serial Grange Hill for several years, and has acted in other drama series such as Casualty.
She has also appeared as a guest on The Frank Skinner Show, and in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's comedy series Extras.
In April 2008, Martinez made global headlines when (live on Channel 4 News) she became the first Olympic torch bearer to pull out of the London relay in protest over China’s treatment of Tibet.
In 2009, she appeared on the BBC Radio 4 stand-up comedy show, 4 Stands Up. Currently, she is working on a sitcom pilot which is being produced by the producer of Extras.
In October 2012, she made her debut appearance on BBC Radio 4's topical panel show The News Quiz, alongside regulars Jeremy Hardy, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Hugo Rifkind.
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