Val Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer who is known for appearing on the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars, which he has won twice. In addition to that, he is also a two-time World Latin Dance Champion (Junior and Youth) as well as a 14-time U.S. National Latin Dance champion.
Born Name
Valentin Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy
Nick Name
Val Chmerkovskiy, VC
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Residence
He divides his time between –
- New York City, New York, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Citizenship
American, Ukrainian
Nationality
Education
Val has studied Business Management.
Occupation
Dancer, Choreographer
Family
- Father – Aleksandr “Sasha” Chmerkovskiy
- Mother – Larisa Chmerkovskaya
- Siblings – (Older Brother) (Dancer, choreographer)
Manager
He has been signed to Grinya Talent Agency.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
86 kg or 190 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Val Chmerkovskiy has dated –
- – It was rumored that he had a fling with American singer and dancer Normani in the past. The duo has an age difference of around 10 years, Val being the older one.
- – Previously, he had a short-term romance with American actress and singer Chloe Bennet.
- Kelly Monaco (2012-2013) – When Val partnered with American actress, Kelly Monaco on Dancing with the Stars in November 2012, they were RUMORed to be dating each other. When they were eliminated in 2013 from the show, the dating RUMORs also vanished.
- (2014) – From October 6, 2014, to December 3, 2014, dancer Val dated another American actress, Janel Parrish. At that time, they were partners on the dancing show DWTS.
- (2016, 2017-Present) – Professional dancer Jenna Johnson and Val were an item for some time in 2016. They reconciled in 2017 and started dating again. On June 14, 2018, they publicly revealed their engagement. The couple got married on April 13, 2019.
- (2016-2017) – Model, actress, and fashion designer Amber Rose and Val started dating in September 2016. They broke up in February 2017.
- (2018) – It was rumored that he started going out with American actress and singer Rumer Willis in the year 2018. They have also partnered for the 20th season of the dance reality competition show, Dancing with the Stars.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Great muscular build
Measurements
Val Chmerkovskiy’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 43 in or 109 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
- Waist – 33 in or 84 cm
Brand Endorsements
He is the ambassador of Pencils of Promise charity.
Religion
He was raised in Jewish faith on his dad’s side and Christian faith by his mom.
Best Known For
Being a professional dancer in the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). He won the show for the first time when he was partnered with actress and singer, during season 20.
First TV Show
His first TV appearance was in 2011 when he appeared in the dance competition show Dancing with the Stars as a dance partner/choreographer.
Personal Trainer
Val has a great body with shredded . Though his workout routine and diet plan are not known, Val believes that he exercises less than his older brother, Maksim.
Val Chmerkovskiy Favorite Things
- Food – Nutella
- Breakfast Cereal – Cocoa Pebbles
- Celebrity – Tommy Chong
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Val Chmerkovskiy Facts
- He was born in Ukraine, but his family relocated to Brooklyn, New York City, United States in 1994.
- Valentin first appeared on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) in February 2006 in season 2.
- In September 2011, he joined the cast of professional dancers in DWTS season 13.
- He supports various charities and has helped build schools in Ghana.
- He can play the violin. Val played violin in Carnegie Hall with his youth orchestra.
- He is very competitive and claims to beat most of his fans at basketball and soccer.
- He has never missed ESPN’s SportsCenter.
- He had his first kiss when he was in kindergarten.
- He likes to drink Tequila. But, he drinks rarely.
- Chmerkovskiy prefers to drink tea with two sugar cubes.
- You can purchase his streetwear brand called VALENTIN, which he launched it in 2013.
- Val started dancing at the age of 7.
- He has a dog, named, Sir Sleep.
- He does not like mannaya kasha.
- He is a partner in several dance studios under the name Dance With Me.
- He is a man of few words.
- “Jazz Hands” is his least favorite dance step.
- “Bro” is the word which Val overuse the most.
- He has two guns with him and likes to show both of them.
- Between 2016 and 2019, he was cast in 2 episodes of the American sitcom, Fuller House.
- He has also shown his rapping skills in a couple of music videos such as “White Boy Boogie,” “Straight Outta Jersey,” etc.
- During his first dance competition, he actually lost his bag and other luggage. So, he had to perform in his grandmother’s shirt and he still won the show.
Facts of Val Chmerkovskiy
- full nameVal Chmerkovskiy
- Date of Birth March 24, 1986
- Age 38 years 8 months
- Horoscope Aries
- Lucky Number 6
- Lucky Stone Diamond
- Lucky Color Red
- Best Match for Marriage Leo
- weight86 kg
- height6 ft