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Famous as :
DancerBirth Name :
Karina SmirnovaBirth Date :
January 02, 1978Birth Place :
Kharkiv, UkraineClaim to fame :
As Herself in ABC's Reality Show "Dancing with the Stars" (2006-2009)
Karina Smirnoff Spotted Kissing San Francisco Giants Pitcher Brad Penny
October 21, 2009 09:10:32Though she has publicly stated that she is currently dating no one, Karina Smirnoff has been spotted swapping spit with San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Brad Penny. TMZ has the exclusive report and video of the twosome sharing a passionate kiss at the Steel Panther show at the Key Club on Monday night, October 19.
It is not clear yet if Karina and Brad are dating. Confirming statement is yet to be made by the professional dancer and the athlete regarding the report run by TMZ.
Karina Smirnoff Confirms She's Single
October 16, 2009 11:10:37Contrary to rumors of her already finding a new boyfriend after splitting up from fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff confirmed she is dating no one. "I love being single," she told Hollyscoop at the Fox Reality Really Awards on Tuesday night, October 13. Though admitting she loves "being in love", she insisted she is just enjoying living her life for now on.
Karina's single status declaration thus puts to rest rumors of her getting back on the dating scene upon being photographed going out together with a man at Teddy's in the Roosevelt hotel late last month. And when quizzed about talks of her dating "Dancing with the Stars" partner Aaron Carter, the dancer confirmed, "It's just a rumor. We're just friends and professionals who dance and have a good time."
Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Karina Smirnoff: 'I Feel Completely Betrayed'
October 08, 2009 01:10:27Maksim Chmerkovskiy won't stop sharing with the press on how he feels toward the end of his engagement with Karina Smirnoff, telling People "I feel completely betrayed. I'm done." He declines to elaborate his statement though, concluding "I don't want to get into the specifics. Let's just leave it at I'm done."
Meanwhile, multiple sources have informed the weekly publication that reconciliation is unlikely for the dancers, who have participated in dancing competition "Dancing with the Stars". The sources claim it is Karina's close bond with her current "DWTS" partner Aaron Carter that shuts the door for reunion.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff No Longer Friends
October 07, 2009 11:10:24Calling off their engagement earlier last month, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff are no longer friends. When asked by Life and Style magazine at the LA County Fair back on September 27 if he and Karina are still friends, Maksim replied "no", detailing "She's a lot better at hiding her feelings apparently than I am. I just need to drop the sad person act and move on."
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff began dating in the summer of 2008 and announced their engagement on December 31 the same year. They initially planned a June 2010 wedding, but in September Karina had her representative announcing their separation. Reason behind the break-up was not disclosed though.
Karina Smirnoff Has New Boyfriend
September 30, 2009 02:09:41Karina Smirnoff has moved on from her split from Maksim Chmerkovskiy and is dating a new man, Radar Online reports. The dancer was photographed debuting his leading man at Teddy's in the Roosevelt hotel on Monday night, September 28 after performing with Aaron Carter in "Dancing with the Stars".
Karina and her new man, whose identity remains unknown, made no attempt to hide their blossoming romance as they were seen holding hands and acting "extremely physical with each other." Still according to Radar Online, Maksim was also at the same venue when Karina paraded her boyfriend around.
Karina Smirnoff Goes Naked in PETA's New Anti-Fur Ad
September 24, 2009 12:09:57World champion professional dancer Karina Smirnoff lends her famous face and curvy body for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s new anti-fur ad campaign. "I'd rather dance naked than wear fur," read the tagline that accompanies her naked shot.
Karina, who has just called off her engagement to her dancer fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy, admits in an interview with the organization that she stopped wearing fur after learning about what happens to animals who are killed for their skins. "I did wear fur, especially when I was little. But there are ways of being warm and being fashionable without being cruel," she confesses.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Moving on From Broken Engagement
September 12, 2009 12:09:15Newly single Maksim Chmerkovskiy tells Entertainment Tonight in an interview that he is moving on from his broken engagement with fellow "Dancing with the Stars" participant Karina Smirnoff. "It's life. You do your thing and then you move on," says the professional dancer and choreographer.
The 29-year-old then reveals how he copes with the heartbreak, crediting the dancing TV show to have helped shifting his focus of attention. "Thank God for this season because all my attention goes to Debi [Mazar]," he says of his celebrity partner on the show's upcoming season. "This is probably the most serious I've ever taken a season. In light of everything that's happened, this is what I want to focus all my attention on."
Confirmed, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff to Dance at Emmys
September 11, 2009 01:09:30Previously only a speculation, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff dancing together at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards show is now confirmed by CBS. The dancing pair is expected to get more attention now that they are no longer a couple off screen.
Maksim and Karina who called off their engagement earlier this month will be featured in the segment honoring dance in reality television. The commitment reportedly was made before a rep for Maksim confirmed on September 8 that they have separated.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff Call Off Engagement
September 09, 2009 09:09:08Maksim Chmerkovskiy and his dancer fiancee Karina Smirnoff call off their engagement. The news has been confirmed by her representative, who tells Marc Malkin of E! News, "I am confirming that they did indeed break up." The representative doesn't disclose on the reason that prompts the pair's split though. No immediate comment just yet from Maksim's camp regarding the report.
Both Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff are professional dancers who have participated in "Dancing with the Stars". They began dating in the summer of 2008 and announced their engagement on December 31 the same year.
Christmas Comes Early in the L.A. Premiere of 'Four Christmases'
November 21, 2008 03:11:12Less than a week away from the theatrical debut of "Four Christmases", New Line Cinema held a premiere event for the romantic comedy in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 20, night. Bringing
in a holiday season atmosphere to the event, the studio erected a few set of decorated Christmas trees along the red carpet in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater.
The special evening gala saw the attendance of leading lady Reese Witherspoon, but Witherspoon's co-star, Vince Vaughn was not spotted on the red carpet. Joining Witherspoon though were co-stars Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau, Katy Mixon, Kristin Chenoweth, Mary Steenburgen and Sissy Spacek.
