Anna Semenovich
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Anna Semenovich |
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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 |
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| Measurements | 97-60-92 cm[3] (38-24-36 in) (34E) |
| Cup size | E |
| Boobs | Natural |
| Body type | Average |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair | Blonde |
| Underarm hair | Shaved |
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Anna Semenovich (Russian: Анна Семенович, born March 1, 1980, in Moscow, Russia)[2] is a Russian glamour model and actress who became first known as a successful international figure skater. After her skating career she also was a television moderator[2] and 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 gives her measurements and 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]
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Although Anna always states that her breasts are real and that she inherited them from her mother,[3] this topic became discussed when she had to go to hospital in 2007 for suspicion of a heavy infection poisoning her organism. Paparazzi were waiting putside when she left the hospital with X-ray images in her hands. The photos were published by the Russian tabloid Your Day (Твой ДЕНЬ) who immediately claimed to have spotted breast implants on the X-rays. The article states:
- "На рентгеновских снимках грудной клетки поп-дивы отчетливо заметны имплантаты – два светлых круга идеальной формы.
- – Анна очень переживала, что ее тайна станет известна еще кому-нибудь, – рассказывает лечащий врач. – Мы успокоили ее, отдали все сделанные снимки, сказав, что она может делать с ними все что угодно. Забрав компромат на свою грудь и медицинскую карту, Семенович, веселая и довольная, отправилась домой."[10]
- Translation: "On the thorax X-ray images of the pop diva, there are clearly visible implants - two bright circles of perfect shape.
- – Anna was very anxious that her secret might become known to to even more people, – tells the attending physician. – We calmed her, gave her all the images made, saying that she could do with them whatever she wanted. After taking the compromising evidence and even the patient data sheet to her breast, Semenovich, happy and satisfied, went home."
A comparison of this text with the published paparazzi shoots (photos 1-3) and real thorax x-ray images (photos 4 and 5) reveals several points that raise serious doubts:
- No doctor would give an interview to paparazzi and tell them facts about a patient.
- Anna's X-ray shows only one thing that could be identified as a circle, not two.
- While the upper part of the x-ray image in photo 1 could actually show a spine, the lower part does not fit at all and seems to be a second image showing something completely different.
- The form, shape and background of the supposed breast implant on Anna's X-ray does not correspond at all with that on picture 5.
The article in Your Day does not provide any usable evidence at all. Furthermore, the story allegedly told by the attending physician is highly questionable and most probably just invented.
This article therefore follows Anna's own statement that her breasts are natural.
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 studied 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.[2]
Television moderator and actress
She became a sports moderator and worked for different channels, later also including the music program on TVS (ТВС) and the shows Morning (Утро) and Night (Ночь) on STS (СТС).[2]
In 2006, Anna started playing the role of Liza in "Daddy of all trades" (Папа на все руки), a Russian adaption of the successful American sitcom Home improvement by Buena Vista.
In 2007, Anna started starring in "All of a sudden" (Вся такая внезапная), another Russian adaption of an American sitcom (Suddenly Susan by Warner Bros.).[11] She plays the character of Alexandra Strelkina, an attractive journalist who writes a column about the life of an unmarried lonely girl for the fictional glossy magazine "Chic and Glitter" (Шик и блеск).[12]
Anna has played in the following television serials:[13]
- All of a sudden (Вся такая внезапная, 2007) - as Alexandra Strelkina (Александра Стрелкина),
- Daddy of all trades (Папа на все руки, 2006) - as Liza (Лиза),
- Destined to become a star (Обреченная стать звездой, 2005-2007),
- Club (Клуб, 2006-2008) - as herself, singer of Blestyashchie.
- Students (Студенты, 2005),
- Singles (Холостяки, 2004).
Movie actress
Anna has played in the following films:
- Hitler's kaput! (Гитлер капут!, 2008, IMDb entry) - as Zina (Зина),
- The Irony of Fate 2 (Ирония судьбы. Продолжение, 2007, IMDb entry),
- Night Watch (Ночной дозор, 2004, IMDb entry) - uncredited (cameo as singer of a girl group).
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).[14]
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 2.6 2.7 2.8 Bio page at Anna's home page (Russian). annasemenovich.ru. Retrieved on 2008-04-24. (Google translation)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Interview (Russian). MAXIM (July 2005). 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.
- ↑ Interview (Russian). XXL 2 (2006). Retrieved on 2008-04-25. (Google translation)
- ↑ Article by Tat'yana Krasil'nikova and Inna Didenko for the Russian tabloid Your day: Красильникова, Татьяна; Диденко, Инна (2007-11-12). Тайна гигантской груди Семенович раскрыта! (Russian). Твой ДЕНЬ. Retrieved on 2008-04-27. (Google translation)
- ↑ Product placement offer by the STS Sales Department: Иванов, Сергей (2007-05-14). Возможности продакт-плейсмента в новых ситкомах СТС (Russian). СТС Бизнес. Retrieved on 2008-04-26. (Google translation)
- ↑ Summary of Anna Semenovich's role as Alexandra Strelkina: Анна Семенович - актриса, исполнительница роли Александры Стрелкиной (Russian). АМЕДИА. Retrieved on 2008-04-26. (Google translation)
- ↑ Profile page at the Russian cinema portal RUSKINO: Анна Семенович (Russian). РУСКИНО. Retrieved on 2008-04-27. (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)
