Valentin Chmerkovskiy Biography
Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer best known for his appearances on Dancing with the Stars in the United States, which he won twice. Chmerkovskiy has won two World Latin Dance Championships and 14 National Latin Dance Championships in the United States.
How old is Valentin Chmerkovskiy? – Age
He is 36 years old as of 24 March 1986 in Odesa, Ukraine. His real name is Valentin Aleksandrovich “Val” Chmerkovskiy.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy Family
He was born to Aleksandr “Sasha” Chmerkovskiy and Larisa Chmerkovskaya. Maksim Chmerkovskiy (born 1980) is a professional dancer who has appeared on Dancing with the Stars. His mother is Christian, and his father is Jewish.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy Husband
Chmerkovskiy began an on-again, off-again relationship with fellow DWTS dancer Jenna Johnson in 2015. He confirmed that he and Johnson were dating again in 2017. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on June 15, 2018. They tied the knot on April 13, 2019. Chmerkovskiy and Johnson announced on July 15, 2022, that they are expecting their first child in January 2023. Rome Valentin Chmerkovskiy, their son, was born on January 10, 2023.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $7 Million.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy Dance With Me
Under the “Dance With Me” brand, Chmerkovskiy is a co-owner of nine social dance studios. Six are located in the New York City metropolitan area, including Fort Lee and Glen Rock in New Jersey; Island of Glen Cove; In Manhattan’s SoHo Manhattan’s Midtown; as well as Stamford (Connecticut). Summerlin, Nevada, Southlake, Texas, and The Woodlands, Texas, are the three additional studios. One was located in Sherman Oaks, California, but its ownership has since changed.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy Dancing with the Stars
On February 10, 2006, during Week 6 of Season 2, Chmerkovskiy made his first appearance as a student of his brother. The pupils included: Sergei Onik and Michelle Glazarov, Valentin and Valeriya Kozharinova, and Boris Leokumovich and Nicole Volynets Two numbers were performed by the couples.
On May 8, 2007, Chmerkovskiy made a second appearance on the season 4 results show. He competed against Maksim Chmerkovskiy, his brother, in a dance competition. On April 6, 2010, Chmerkovskiy made an appearance on the season 10 results show. Together with his brother Maksim, Edyta Liwiska, and Snejana Petrova, he performed a routine with a country western theme.
On October 5, 2010, he competed against Mark Ballas in a music and dance duel on the season 11 results show. Val danced with Lacey Schwimmer and played the violin while dancing to Britney Spears’s “Toxic.”
Chmerkovskiy dated model and actress Elisabetta Canalis during season 13. They were killed second, completing in the eleventh spot. In season 14, Chmerkovskiy collaborated with entertainer and anchor person Sherri Shepherd. They were the third couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars during Rock Week (Week 4) and finished in 10th place.
In season 15, Chmerkovskiy danced with Kelly Monaco, the winner of season one, as a professional partner. In the season finale, they came in third. Zendaya, who stars in Shake It Up on Disney Channel, was Chmerkovskiy’s partner for season 16. Zendaya and Val finished second to Derek Hough and Kellie Pickler on May 21.
He teamed up with Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, an actress in both film and television, for season 17. They were eliminated on week 9 and placed sixth, despite receiving high scores. He teamed up with Danica McKellar, an actress, and author, for season 18. They finished in sixth place after being eliminated in Week 8.
He was paired with Janel Parrish, an actress from Pretty Little Liars, for season 19. They went all the way to the finals but came in third place. He was paired with Rumer Willis, an actress, and singer, for season 20. Willis and Chmerkovskiy have crowned champions on May 19, 2015, Chmerkovskiy’s first victory.
He teamed up with R&B singer and reality television star Tamar Braxton for season 21. Braxton made the announcement on November 11, 2015, that she had to withdraw from the competition because of health issues.
He teamed up with meteorologist Ginger Zee for season 22. The couple went all the way to the finals, but they came in third place in the end. He teamed up with Olympic artistic gymnast Laurie Hernandez for season 23. Chmerkovskiy received his second mirrorball when Hernandez and Chmerkovskiy won the title on November 22.
He starred alongside Normani Kordei, a member of Fifth Harmony, for season 24. They went all the way to the finals but came in third place. He teamed up with Victoria Arlen, a former Paralympic swimmer, for season 25. In week 9, they advanced to the semi-finals but were then eliminated, placing fifth overall.
Chmerkovskiy did not return for season 26, but it was made public that he would return for season 27, in which he would be paired with Nancy McKeon, an actress. They finished 11th, making them the third couple to be eliminated.
He returned to his previous pairing with model and actress Christie Brinkley for season 28. However, she withdrew from the competition five days before the premiere due to a broken arm from rehearsals. Sailor Brinkley-Cook, Brinkley’s daughter and model, stepped in as a replacement. The couple finished in ninth place after surprising elimination on week 6, despite consistently earning high scores.
He was paired with Monica Aldama, a cheerleading coach and reality television star, for season 29. He teamed up with Olivia Jade, a well-known influencer, for season 30. He partnered with The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey for season 31. They reached the finals and finished second, behind Mark Ballas and Charli D’Amelio.