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Lilia Kopylova (Lilia Andreyevna Kopylova) was born on 18 June, 1978 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a Russian professional dancer (born 1978). Discover Lilia Kopylova's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

Popular As Lilia Andreyevna Kopylova
Occupation Dancer
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 18 June, 1978
Birthday 18 June
Birthplace Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russia

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Lilia Kopylova Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Lilia Kopylova height is 160 cm .

Physical Status
Height 160 cm
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Who Is Lilia Kopylova's Husband?

Her husband is Darren Bennett (m. 1999)

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Husband Darren Bennett (m. 1999)
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Children 2

Lilia Kopylova Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lilia Kopylova worth at the age of 45 years old? Lilia Kopylova’s income source is mostly from being a successful Dancer. She is from Russia. We have estimated Lilia Kopylova's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Dancer

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1978

Lilia Andreyevna Kopylova (Лилия Андреевна Копылова; born 18 June 1978) is a Russian professional dancer.

1987

In 1987, she started training as a dancer.

1990

Her dance partner was Mikhail Batashov, a Danish champion, and in 1990 they won USSR competition; and a year later, they were the first Soviet pair of their age to be allowed abroad to dance.

They won the 1990 Danish Open in Copenhagen, followed by success that same year in France and Italy.

1994

In 1994, Kopylova represented Russia in the International dance championships in Denmark.

1997

With her husband Darren Bennett, she has been competing as an amateur since July 1997 and as a professional since May 2003.

The couple has achieved considerable success in the professional Latin style of dancing, both nationally in the UK and internationally.

Kopylova started ice skating aged four, winning the title of junior Moscow champion aged nine.

In 1997, she was introduced to Darren Bennett and five months later, having moved to the UK, they won the International and British amateur Youth Championships in July 1997.

2003

The couple turned professional in 2003, and are now regarded as one of Britain's finest Latin American dance couples and make regular appearances on British TV.

Kopylova's favourite dances are the rumba and the foxtrot.

Other competitive highlights include winning the Rising Star professional Latin title of Blackpool Dance Festival in 2003, and reaching the final of the professional Latin competition in the 2005 Blackpool Dance Festival.

2004

In Autumn 2004, Kopylova competed in the BBC One pro-celebrity ballroom dancing television programme Strictly Come Dancing, dancing with celebrity singer Aled Jones.

They finished fourth overall and fourth in the following Christmas Champion of Champions show.

Her husband Darren Bennett won both shows with Jill Halfpenny.

The show featured couples from the 2004 and 2005 series, as well as Rachel Hunter and Evander Holyfield from the US version of the show, Dancing with the Stars.

Kopylova participated in the fourth series of the show partnered by Matt Dawson a former England Rugby Union scrum half.

They were runners up, losing to Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy.

2005

In November 2005, Bennett and Kopylova won the British Championships for Professional Latin, coming first in all five dances.

Kopylova won the 2005 series, partnered with Darren Gough, who was the first male celebrity to win the title.

The couple went on to win the Christmas Champion of Champions trophy, including a dance with a perfect score of 40 out of 40.

2006

In November 2006, they successfully defended this title against a challenge from Olga Rodionova and Paul Richardson, who had previously been competing for the USA but had recently registered as a British couple.

Bennett and Kopylova eventually triumphed, again winning all five dances to retain the title.

2007

She was also reunited with her Series Three partner Darren Gough for the 2007 Christmas Special, in which they received another perfect score for their American Smooth, and won the competition.

In total, Gough and Kopylova have now won three Strictly trophies—more than any couple in the history of the show.

2008

In February 2008, Bennett and Kopylova were winners of the Carl Alan Award for Ballroom, Latin and Sequence (performers)- a prestigious title described by the IDTA as 'the Oscars of the world of dance'.

Bennett and Kopylova are part of the team behind the "Essentially Dance", a scheme for British children to learn ballroom and Latin American dance, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity and promote social skills.

In January and February 2008, Kopylova competed in the live tour of Strictly Come Dancing, again dancing with her Series Three partner Darren Gough.

Performing at a number of venues across the UK, they were winners or runners up on numerous occasions.

She was knocked out in week five of the sixth series, paired with actor Don Warrington.

2009

Funded by the Aldridge Foundation and launched on 22 June 2009, it was filmed and produced by Winning Pitch TV.

The couple starred in a West End dance show, Latin Fever, which they choreographed themselves, as well as choosing the music and costumes to reflect the mood of each Latin dance.

More recently, Kopylova has been choreographer for Dancing with the Stars (Irish version) alongside her husband Darren Bennett who was the consultant creative producer.

This result made Kopylova the first, and as of 2009, the only professional dancer to make it to the top 2 twice.

In the Christmas Special that year, they were the only couple from series four to receive a perfect ten from the judges.

In Series Five, she partnered presenter Dominic Littlewood.

They were eliminated in the fifth round of the competition.

In January/February on the Strictly 2009 Tour, Kopylova danced with comedian Julian Clary.

In the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing beginning in September 2009, Kopylova was partnered by jockey Richard Dunwoody.

The pair found themselves in the bottom 2 of the second week of competition against Flavia Cacace and Craig Kelly and were eliminated.