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Karina Smirnoff

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 14: Professional dancer Karina Smirnoff arrives at ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars' 300th Episode Celebration at Boulevard3 on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

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About Karina Smirnoff

Karina Smirnoff (Ukrainian: Карiна Смiрнова; Russian: Кapинa Cмиpнoвa; born Karina Smirnova; January 2, 1978) is a Ukrainian professional ballroom dancer. She is best known for her appearances on Dancing with the Stars, where she held a runner-up title, a semi-final title, and several quarter final titles. Smirnoff finally became the champion professional partner in the thirteenth season, when she was partnered with army veteran and soap opera star J.R. Martinez.

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