Born name

Artem Vladimirovich Chigvintsev

nickname

Artem

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, RSFSR, Soviet Union

nationality

Russian, American

training

Information on his formal education is not available.

occupation

Dancer, professional choreographer

family

• Father – unknown
• Mother – unknown
• Siblings – Unknowns

Manager

Artem Chigvintsev is managed by Curtis Brown Group Ltd. represent.

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

80 kg or 176 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Artem Chigvintsev dated –

1. Giselle Peacock (2003-2005) – Artem met his first wife Giselle Peacock at a dance championship in Blackpool in 2003. Shortly thereafter, he flew from Russia to be by her side at her friend’s wedding. They were in love and since he didn’t have a place of his own, they shared a room with her father. Her father sponsored him for the work visa. In November 2004, they were married in a simple ceremony at the local courthouse. Things came to an end about eight months into their marriage, however, when Giselle later claimed that getting in So You Think You Can Dance had come to his head. She also accused him of using her for the green card and better career opportunities. They signed divorce papers in 2006.
2. Carrie Ann Inaba (2006-2008) – Artem became involved with Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba in 2006. The relationship became public after Artem was spotted cuddling with Inaba, who is 14 years older, on an episode of the show in October is as Artem. In February 2009, Inaba announced that she and Artem had split in November 2008.
3. Kara Tointon (2010-2014) – Artem made his relationship with actress Kara Tointon public in December 2010 after he kissed her passionately after one of the dance routines in Berlin, Dancing with the Stars . They won that season of the show. In October 2014, Kara released a statement showing that they had ended their four-year relationship on time. Their relationship was already in trouble months before the testimony. The reason for the split was long distance and conflicting work schedules.
4. Torrey DeVitto (2016) – In May 2016, Artem was in a relationship with actress Torrey DeVitto. They were spotted relaxing at the Philosophy Hope & Grace Luncheon charity event.
5. Nikki Bella (2018-Present) – In 2017, professional wrestlers and TV host Nikki Bella and Artem first met when they competed against each other during dance show Dancing With the Stars . They didn’t start dating at that time as Nikki was dating John Cena. In January 2019, it became public knowledge that they were from a certain period.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Russian descent.

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Athletic constitution
• Short beard and mustache

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 114 cm or 45 inches
• Arms/biceps – 41 cm or 16 inches
• Waist – 84 cm or 33 inches

brand promotion

Artem Chigvintsev has not done any endorsement work for any brand.

Known for

As one of the professional dancers in the reality TV series, Dancing with the Stars.

first movie

Artem made his debut in the 2017 musical drama film Shine for his role as Artem.

First TV show

In 2005, he was first seen as a contestant on the musical reality show So You Think You Can Dance .

Personal trainer

Artem relies on his dance routines to keep his shredded body in tip-top shape. The various dance moves give him the perfect cardio to keep fat off his body, and he complements cardio with weight training at the gym.

He is a regular at Snap Fitness Grand Rapids in Los Angeles.

Artem Chigvintsev favorite things

• Guilty Pleasure – Watching Naked and Afraid TV Series
• Dish to cook – pasta carbonara
• Hobbies – fishing
• Riding – Motorbikes
• Country to live in – United States
• Hockey Team – Los Angeles Kings

Artem Chigvintsev facts

1. In 2011 he earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by becoming the first dancer to perform 79 botafogo steps in 30 seconds.
2. His mother got him dancing from a young age as she didn’t want him hanging around the streets.
3. At the age of 15 he left Russia and moved to Germany to pursue further dance training. He later moved to Italy and England for the same reason.
4. In his free time, he enjoys numerous outdoor activities.
5. He officially became a US citizen in November 2014.
6. Artem suffers from ophidiophobia, which means he is afraid of the snakes.
7. Visit his official website @ artemchigvintsev.com.
8. Catch him on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.