Erika
09-06-2009, 03:30 AM
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Chuck Liddell
DANCE PARTNER: ANNA TREBUNSKAYA
PROFESSION:
Mixed Martial Artist and Ultimate Fighting Champion
BACKGROUND:
He's been known to "knockout" opponents in the sports world, but will this tough guy's Mixed Martial Arts skills help him "takedown" the competition on the dance floor?
Chuck Liddell is the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and an icon of Mixed Martial Arts—the fastest growing sport in America. He won his first UFC Mixed Martial Arts fight in 1998 and quickly rose through the ranks to become the light-heavyweight champion of the world.
Chuck is tied for the most wins by a UFC fighter with 16, and also holds the most knockout wins with 10. So, we weren't surprised to hear that he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July of 2009.
If you think he's all about action, think again. Chuck also has the "write" stuff, as he penned his autobiography, Iceman: My Fighting Life, which quickly became a New York Times Bestseller. We're wondering if he'll follow that up with My Dancing Life if he wins it all on DWTS!
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Anna Trebunskaya
BACKGROUND:
A native of Russia, Anna has been dancing ever since she was six years old. We're thinking it was only natural, as her parents owned a dance studio. She took part in her first competition at the age of seven. And guess what? She won! It was the start of a trend, as she's been winning awards and accolades as an amateur and pro ever since!
Anna moved to the U.S. with her parents in 1998 when she was 17. Both mom and dad were professional ballroom dancers, and her mother still makes her costumes today. Way to keep it all in the family, Anna!
In Season Two of DWTS, Anna paired with football great Jerry Rice to make the finals, and ultimately a second place finish. In Season Five, she paired with model Albert Reed and in Season 6 she danced with actor/funnyman Steve Guttenberg.
But none of those pairings compare to the one she has offstage. We just love the fact that Anna is married to fellow DWTS pro Jonathan Roberts. Wonder if they carpool to work.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
International Grand Ball Champion
U.K. Championships
International Grand Ball Champion
2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champion
2003 Blackpool Rising Star Latin Finalist
1998 USA Amateur Youth Standard (Ballroom) Champion
PRIOR CELEBRITY PARTNERS:
Jerry Rice
Albert Reed
Steve Guttenberg
Credit: abc.com
Chuck Liddell
DANCE PARTNER: ANNA TREBUNSKAYA
PROFESSION:
Mixed Martial Artist and Ultimate Fighting Champion
BACKGROUND:
He's been known to "knockout" opponents in the sports world, but will this tough guy's Mixed Martial Arts skills help him "takedown" the competition on the dance floor?
Chuck Liddell is the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and an icon of Mixed Martial Arts—the fastest growing sport in America. He won his first UFC Mixed Martial Arts fight in 1998 and quickly rose through the ranks to become the light-heavyweight champion of the world.
Chuck is tied for the most wins by a UFC fighter with 16, and also holds the most knockout wins with 10. So, we weren't surprised to hear that he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July of 2009.
If you think he's all about action, think again. Chuck also has the "write" stuff, as he penned his autobiography, Iceman: My Fighting Life, which quickly became a New York Times Bestseller. We're wondering if he'll follow that up with My Dancing Life if he wins it all on DWTS!
http://www.tvfunspot.com/forums/images/realityshows/dwts9/anna.png
Anna Trebunskaya
BACKGROUND:
A native of Russia, Anna has been dancing ever since she was six years old. We're thinking it was only natural, as her parents owned a dance studio. She took part in her first competition at the age of seven. And guess what? She won! It was the start of a trend, as she's been winning awards and accolades as an amateur and pro ever since!
Anna moved to the U.S. with her parents in 1998 when she was 17. Both mom and dad were professional ballroom dancers, and her mother still makes her costumes today. Way to keep it all in the family, Anna!
In Season Two of DWTS, Anna paired with football great Jerry Rice to make the finals, and ultimately a second place finish. In Season Five, she paired with model Albert Reed and in Season 6 she danced with actor/funnyman Steve Guttenberg.
But none of those pairings compare to the one she has offstage. We just love the fact that Anna is married to fellow DWTS pro Jonathan Roberts. Wonder if they carpool to work.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
International Grand Ball Champion
U.K. Championships
International Grand Ball Champion
2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champion
2003 Blackpool Rising Star Latin Finalist
1998 USA Amateur Youth Standard (Ballroom) Champion
PRIOR CELEBRITY PARTNERS:
Jerry Rice
Albert Reed
Steve Guttenberg
Credit: abc.com