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Her career as a figure skater was very successful. She performed with Maxim Kachanov ''(Максим Качанов),'' Vladimir Fedorov (''Владимир Федоров,'' 1995-1999), Roman Kostomarov (''Роман Костомаров,'' 1999-2000) and Denis Samokhin (''Денис Самохин,'' 2001), being a medalist at several national and international championships.<ref name="bio"/> In 1998, she moved to the United States.<ref name="mks"/> | Her career as a figure skater was very successful. She performed with Maxim Kachanov ''(Максим Качанов),'' Vladimir Fedorov (''Владимир Федоров,'' 1995-1999), Roman Kostomarov (''Роман Костомаров,'' 1999-2000) and Denis Samokhin (''Денис Самохин,'' 2001), being a medalist at several national and international championships.<ref name="bio"/> In 1998, she moved to the United States.<ref name="mks"/> | ||
In 2001, Anna had to undergo an operation after a meniscus injury. This was the official end of her sports career. In a later interview | In 2001, Anna had to undergo an operation after a meniscus injury. This was the official end of her sports career. In a later interview she mentioned that her meniscus trauma was not the only reason for her to quit: | ||
: ''"For example, the judging is prejudiced in figure skating. It is not a secret for anyone, we saw it even in last Winter Olympic Games. Somehow to get up in the ranks one needs connections. I did not have those. Therefore, although our pair was second in the Russian rankings after Il'ya Averbukh and Irina Lobacheva, we were seldom in first place. For example, it was very insulting, when I skated in international competitions with Denis Samokhin, and the other contenders skated with serious mistakes. They even fell down. But in the end, we were only in second place, and they in the first. I was tired of such unfair refereeing."''<ref name="mks"/> | : ''"For example, the judging is prejudiced in figure skating. It is not a secret for anyone, we saw it even in last Winter Olympic Games. Somehow to get up in the ranks one needs connections. I did not have those. Therefore, although our pair was second in the Russian rankings after Il'ya Averbukh and Irina Lobacheva, we were seldom in first place. For example, it was very insulting, when I skated in international competitions with Denis Samokhin, and the other contenders skated with serious mistakes. They even fell down. But in the end, we were only in second place, and they in the first. I was tired of such unfair refereeing."''<ref name="mks"/> | ||
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| Also known as | Anna Semenovic, Anna Semenovitch[1], Anya Semenovich (Аня Семенович) |
| Born | March 1[2], 1980 Moscow, Russia[2] |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Body | |
| Measurements | 97-60-92 cm[3] (38-24-36 in) (34E) |
| Cup size | E |
| Boobs | Natural |
| Body type | Average |
| Hair | Blonde |
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Anna Semenovich (Russian: Анна Семенович, born March 1, 1980, in Moscow, Russia)[2] is a Russian glamour model and actress. She became first known as a successful figure skater and was also a singer of the Russian girl group Blestyashchie (Блестящие - "The Shining").[4]
Name
Transliteration
- First name
Anna's first name may also be mentioned as Anya or Ania (Аня). In Russian, it is common to use diminutive forms for nearly all first names, so she may also be called Anechka, Annushka or Anyuta (Анечка, Аннушка, Анюта), depending on how personal the writer wants to get.
- Last name
The only correct transliteration of Anna's name into English without using diacritics is Semenovich.[5] Other variants of her name are due to incorrect transliteration.
Etymology
- Middle name
Anna's middle name Grigor'evna (Григорьевна) is her father's name (отчество). Every Russian full name consists of given name, father's name and family name, so Anna's full name is: Anna Semenovich, daughter of Gregory.
- Last name
Although her last name leads some English native speakers to inappropriate comments on bulletin boards, the root of Semenovich has nothing to do with any kind of human secretion - it is a simple derivation of the Russian form of Simon (Семён). As this kind of word formation is not very widespread among Russian family names, it can be supposed that Anna has some South Slavic ancestors - including a person called Simon.
Work
General
Anna does not have a typical "model career". The photo series in different men's magazines are more a result of her public presence as a figure skater, singer and actress.
Photographers, websites and studios
Besides appearing in a great variety of tabloids and magazines of all kind, Anna has worked with
- Russian FHM magazine, Moscow, Russia,
- Russian MAXIM magazine, Moscow, Russia, and
- Russian XXL magazine, Moscow, Russia.
Personal info
Measurements
In an interview by the Russian edition of MAXIM, Anna officially states that her breasts are real. Along with her measurements, she also mentions that her bra size is a (Russian) 5.[3] The numbers of Russian bra sizes represent cup sizes: 1 for A, 2 for B etc.[6] Together with her given bust measurement of 97 cm (38,2 in), it is possible to calculate her bra size:
- 38 in - 5 (E Cup) = 33[7]
As band sizes cannot be uneven,[8] her bra size is 34E.
In a later interview with the Russian magazine XXL, when asked to put an end to the discussion if she wears a 5 or 6 size bra, Anna says that she most likely wears a 5, but sometimes even a 6 (F cup), depending on her mood.[9]
Biography
- Early years
Anna is half Ukrainian.[1] She was born on March 1, 1980, in Moscow and began ice skating at the age of three. After finishing secondary school, she started to study at the Moscow State University of Physical Education (Московская Государственная Академия Физической Культуры) from which she graduated with an International Master in figure skating and ice dancing.[2]
- Figure skater
Her career as a figure skater was very successful. She performed with Maxim Kachanov (Максим Качанов), Vladimir Fedorov (Владимир Федоров, 1995-1999), Roman Kostomarov (Роман Костомаров, 1999-2000) and Denis Samokhin (Денис Самохин, 2001), being a medalist at several national and international championships.[2] In 1998, she moved to the United States.[1]
In 2001, Anna had to undergo an operation after a meniscus injury. This was the official end of her sports career. In a later interview she mentioned that her meniscus trauma was not the only reason for her to quit:
- "For example, the judging is prejudiced in figure skating. It is not a secret for anyone, we saw it even in last Winter Olympic Games. Somehow to get up in the ranks one needs connections. I did not have those. Therefore, although our pair was second in the Russian rankings after Il'ya Averbukh and Irina Lobacheva, we were seldom in first place. For example, it was very insulting, when I skated in international competitions with Denis Samokhin, and the other contenders skated with serious mistakes. They even fell down. But in the end, we were only in second place, and they in the first. I was tired of such unfair refereeing."[1]
At the age of 21, Anna moved back to Russia.
- Actress
Anna has played in the following films:
- Hitler's kaput! (Гитлер капут!, 2008, IMDb entry)
- The Irony of Fate 2 (Ирония судьбы. Продолжение, 2007, IMDb entry)
- Night Watch (Ночной дозор, 2004, IMDb entry)
Hitler's kaput! is a spy comedy and the first film to feature Anna Semenovich in a lead role. In an interview, Anna admits that she was very nervous before the first kiss with her co-starring partner Pavel Derevyanko (Павел Деревянко).[10]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Translated interview with Anna Semenovich by Ul'yana Kalashnikova for the Russian newspaper Sunday Moscow Komsomolets: Anna Semenovitch [sic!] - A magnificent woman - Behind a bust they do not see the person (English). Figure Skating Mystery (2005-01-03). Retrieved on 2008-04-24. - Original interview: Калашникова, Ульяна (2005-01-02). За бюстом не видят личность (Russian). Московский Комсомолец Воскресенье. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Bio page at Anna's home page (Russian). annasemenovich.ru. Retrieved on 2008-04-24. (Google translation)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MAXIM magazine (July 2005). Interview (Russian). annasemenovich.ru. Retrieved on 2008-04-25. (Google translation)
- ↑ Wikipedia article on Blestyashchie
- ↑ Wikipedia transliteration table of the Russian alphabet
- ↑ Post on a Ukrainian bulletin board about converting Russian to US bra sizes: Re: Clothing gifts for my Ukrainian Girlfriend (English). BRAMA - Gateway Ukraine (2003-11-22). Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- ↑ Boobpedia FAQ: How can a slim woman have a 50-inch bust? This is clearly wrong!
- ↑ Bra Sizing and Resolving Bra Fitting Problems (English). Pampered Passions. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- ↑ XXL magazine 2 (2006). Interview (Russian). annasemenovich.ru. Retrieved on 2008-04-25. (Google translation)
- ↑ Interview with Anna Semenovich by Ul'yana Kalashnikova for the Russian newspaper Moscow Komsomolets: Калашникова, Ульяна (2008-04-21). Мечтаю родить троих детей и нянчить минимум трех внуков (Russian). Московский Комсомолец. Retrieved on 2008-04-25. (Google translation)
