Anna Trebunskaya facts for kids
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Anna Trebunskaya
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Trebunskaya in 2010
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| Born | December 28, 1980 Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Nationality | Russian-American |
| Occupation | Dancer, actress |
| Spouse(s) |
Jonathan Roberts
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| Partner(s) | Nevin Millan (2013–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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Anna Olegovna Trebunskaya is a professional ballroom and Latin dancer. She was born in Russia but is also an American citizen. Many people know her from the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars. Today, she lives in Los Angeles and specializes in the International Latin style of dance.
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About Anna's Life
Anna Trebunskaya was born on December 28, 1980, in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Her parents, Oleg and Irina Trebunskaya, were also professional ballroom dancers. They even owned their own dance studio!
Anna started dancing when she was just six years old. She won her very first dance competition when she was only seven. When she was 17, Anna moved to the United States with her parents. She wanted to become a professional dancer. In 1997, she won her first US title, the Amateur Standard Youth Championship. By the year 2000, she became a professional dancer.
Today, Anna lives in California. She and her mother own a dance studio together in Hermosa Beach, California.
Anna's Family Life
Anna was married to fellow dancer Jonathan Roberts for nine years. They separated in October 2012 and later divorced.
After that, Anna started a relationship with actor Nevin Millan. They have two children. Their daughter, Amalya Millan, was born on January 18, 2014. Their son, Kaspyan, was born on September 2, 2017.
Anna's Dance Career
Anna Trebunskaya has had a very successful career in dance.
Professional Dance Competitions
Before joining Dancing with the Stars, Anna competed in many professional ballroom events. In 2007, she and her dance partner, Pavlo Barsuk, placed 6th in the International Latin finals at America's Ballroom Challenge. She continued to achieve great success in the ballroom dance world.
Dancing with the Stars Journey
Anna Trebunskaya is well-known for her many appearances on Dancing with the Stars. This TV show pairs celebrities with professional dancers. They compete each week by performing different dance styles.
- Season 2: Anna partnered with football star Jerry Rice. They danced all the way to the finals and finished in 2nd place!
- Season 5: She returned with model Albert Reed. They were the second couple to be eliminated.
- Season 6: Anna danced with actor Steve Guttenberg. They were the third couple eliminated that season.
- Season 9: Her partner was UFC fighter Chuck Liddell. They were the sixth couple to leave the competition.
- Season 10: Anna teamed up with US Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek. They had a fantastic season and finished in 2nd place!
- Season 11: She was partnered with football quarterback Kurt Warner. They placed 5th overall.
- Season 12: Anna danced with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. They were the third couple eliminated.
- Season 13: Her partner was fashion expert Carson Kressley. They were the fifth couple eliminated.
- Season 14: She danced with soap opera star Jack Wagner. They were the second couple eliminated.
- Season 15: Anna was partnered with Drew Lachey, who had won Season 2. They were eliminated in week 3.
- Season 21: After a break, Anna returned to the show with actor Gary Busey. They were eliminated in Week 4, finishing in 10th place.
On October 24, 2023, Anna returned to Dancing with the Stars for its thirty-second season. She joined other original professional dancers for a special group performance. They danced to 'Moon River' as a tribute to the show's head judge, Len Goodman, who had passed away earlier that year.
| Season | Partner | Place |
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| 2 | Jerry Rice | 2nd |
| 5 | Albert Reed | 11th |
| 6 | Steve Guttenberg | 10th |
| 9 | Chuck Liddell | 11th |
| 10 | Evan Lysacek | 2nd |
| 11 | Kurt Warner | 5th |
| 12 | Sugar Ray Leonard | 9th |
| 13 | Carson Kressley | 8th |
| 14 | Jack Wagner | 11th |
| 15 | Drew Lachey | |
| 21 | Gary Busey | 10th |
Other Dance Achievements
Anna has won many awards and titles throughout her career.
- With Pavlo Barsuk:
* 2008: 3rd place in the U.S. National Professional Latin Finalist competition. * 2008: Finalist in the Open to the World U.S. Open Latin. * 2008: Finalist in the Blackpool Rising Star Latin. * 2008: 2nd place in the UK Rising Star Latin Finalist. * 2008: International Grand Ball Latin Champion. * 2007: U.S. National Professional Latin Finalist.
- With Jonathan Roberts:
* 2004: USA Rising Star Latin Champions. * 2003: Blackpool Rising Star Latin Finalist.
- With Vitali Koulik:
* 1998: U.S. National Amateur Youth Ballroom Champion.
Film & TV Appearances
Besides Dancing with the Stars, Anna has also appeared in other TV shows. She was in Season 3, Episode 5 of The Newsroom, playing an airport ticket agent.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Trebunskaya para niños
