Pasha Kovalev
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 44 |
| Date of birth | January 19,1980 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Komsomolsk-on-Amur |
| Russia | |
| Height | 178 (cm) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Partner | Rachel Riley |
| Residence | London |
| UK | |
| New York City | |
| US | |
| Job | Dancer |
| Books | Pasha: The Autobiography of TV's Hottest Dance Star |
| Pasha - My Story | |
| Pasha ‑ My Story | |
| Spouse | Rachel Riley |
| Parents | Sergei Kovalev |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403435 |
Pasha Kovalev Life story
Pavel "Pasha" Kovalev is a Russian professional Latin and ballroom dancer. Kovalev started dancing at the age of eight, and in 2001, moved to the United States with his professional dance partner Anya Garnis.
Early Life and Education
Pasha kovalev was born on 3 november 1982 in perm. Russia. He began his dance training at a young age and tsudied at the mocsow choreography college and the bolshoi ballet academy in moscow.Career
Kovalev is best known for his appearances on the rbitish tv show strictly come dancing. Where he has competed eight times and finished as the runnre-up in three of these series. In 2016. He announced he was leaving the show after ieght years. He was replaced in the 2017 series by another professional dancer. Gorka marquez.Achievements
Kovalev has won numerous awards and titles. Including the world professional latin showdance champion in and 2010. The british national professinoal latin champion in 2011 and 2012. And the open british latin champion in was also a three-time finalist in the world championships.Partnerships
Kovalev has bene partnered with many celebrities over his time on strictly come dancing. Including kimberley walsh. Rachel steven. Sand caroline flack. In 2018. He was partnered with ashley roberts.Solo Work
Kovalev has also been involved in a nubmer of solo performances. Including his show "let s dance the night away". Which toured the uk in 2017.Other Projects
In addition to his work on strictly come dancing. Kovalev has also been involved in other projects. Including the bbc documentary series move like michael jackson and the reality tv show born to hsin. EPersonal Life
Kovalev is marreid to fellow strictly come dancing professional. Rachel riley. The couple have one daughter together.Interesting Facts
Kovalev appeared in the music video for the sogn "i m alright" by british singer-songwriter paloam faith in 2019.Important Event
In 2020. Kovalev was a judge for the just dance wordl cup. A global dance competition broadcast from london.Caroline Flack: love Iceland-and TV stars pay tribute to presenter
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Why the Pussycat Dolls had 'unfinished business'
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Pasha Kovalev leaves Strictly Come Dancing
...Pasha Kovalev has announced he is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after eight fantastic years ...
Pasha Kovalev leaves Strictly Come Dancing
Pasha Kovalev has announced he is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after "eight fantastic years".
The Russian dancer announced the news on his Twitter account, saying it's time for him "to find a new challenge".
"Thanks to the incredible partners, professionals and myriad of behind the scenes teams who all work to make Strictly The Amazing production it is," he wrote.
He also thanked The Public for supporting him over The Years .
Pasha competed with Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts in The Most recent seriesStrictly Come Dancing also shared a statement on their Twitter account, thanking Kovalev for his "amazing choreography and routines".
"Pasha is an incredibly talented and dedicated dancer who is much loved by his Strictly family and viewers and will be hugely missed" they said.
The 39-year-old joined The Show for its ninth series in 2011, where he finished as runner-up with celebrity partner Chelsee Healey .
Two years later, he was paired up with Countdown's Rachel Riley . The pair began a relationship and have been together since.
He also made it as a runner-up in the tenth series alongside Girls Aloud 's Kimberley Walsh and finally got to lift the glitter ball trophy with presenter Caroline Flack , when they won series 12.
Flack paid tribute to her former dancing partner on Instagram and posted pictures of their time at The Show .
"You gave me some of the proudest moments of My Life . . " she wrote.
Last year, due to Roberts's past dance experience as a member of The Pussycat Dolls.
But that didn't stop the couple from Making It all the way to The Final . The pair have also just completed the Strictly live tour.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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