Lilia Stepanova
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Lilia Stepanova (born 29 July 1987) is a contortionist.[1][2] She was born in Chişinău, Moldova, to parents who were also contortionists. She started training with her mother at the age of five.
As of 2010[update], Stepanova is living in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she is known for performing at many NBA halftime shows.[3] She is also known for her ability to perform archery with her feet while on hand-balancing canes, the piece she performed on Season 1 of America's Got Talent.
[edit] Performances
She has appeared as a guest artist on shows including:
- "The View";
- "America's Got Talent";
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live";
- "Steve Harvey's Big Time";
- "Best Damn Sports Show Period"; and
- "E:60".
She has also been in a commercial for Nykredit, a Danish bank.
[edit] References
- ^ "Oameni...de cauciuc" (in Romanian). Jurnalul Naţional. 3 April 2011. http://www.jurnalul.ro/fun/fun/oameni-de-cauciuc-573841.html. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
- ^ "Iată-i pe cei mai tari contorsionişti din lume!" (in Romanian). Libertatea. 16 April 2011. http://www.libertatea.ro/detalii/articol/contorsionisti-tari-lume-331189.html. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
- ^ Hruby, Patrick. "Seven minutes of wow". Outside the Lines. ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=110604/NBAhalftime. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
