Main points
- Amador Lopez was detained in Chernihiv during a document check for violating military registration rules.
- The recruiting center determined that Lopez was eligible for a deferment due to the need to care for his mother.
Amador Lopez / Photo from the choreographer's Facebook
Amador Lopez is a famous Venezuelan choreographer who received Ukrainian citizenship and built a successful career here. His biography is full of interesting facts, and recently he was again in the spotlight due to his detention by the CCC employees.
What was his path to success, what is known about his personal life, and how the artist's fate changed after the start of the full-scale invasion – read more in the Channel 24 article.
Amador Lopez was born in Venezuela. His father is a pediatrician and his mother is a teacher. Since childhood, Amador loved to dance, but in addition to this, he was engaged in fencing and was even a member of the Venezuelan national fencing team.
Amador Lopez with his mother / Photo from the dancer's Instagram
At almost 17 years old, Amador Lopez moved to Ukraine. This decision was not accidental: since childhood, he dreamed of studying fencing here, he was inspired by a coach who received his education in Ukraine. The choreographer told about this in an interview with the newspaper “High Castle”. Later, Lopez entered the National University of Physical Education and Sports. While still studying, he began working part-time as a dancer in nightclubs. Over time, this hobby grew into a professional activity. In 2006, he founded the Rumbero's show ballet. The team collaborated with Philip Kirkorov, Natalia Mogilevskaya, the Meladze brothers and other celebrities.
In addition, Amador worked as a choreographer in popular television projects, including “Dancing with the Stars”, “I'll Dance for You”, “Maidans-2” and “Star Factory”, winning the favor of the Ukrainian audience.
In 2011, the musical group Rumbero's appeared – with Amador as the frontman and Oleg Serafyn as the soloist. The debut single of the duo is called Pasion. Other popular songs of Rumbero's – Mi Musica, Amor, Chikabella, “Vona taka” and others.
Rumbero's – Mi Musica: watch the video online
What is known about Amador Lopez's personal life?
In an interview with Slava Demin, Amador recalled that he had several serious relationships. His first love happened in his youth – and she was also a fencer. Since 2004, he has been in a long-term relationship with Ukrainian Svetlana Shpileva – they lasted for over 10 years, but later the couple broke up. But whether the artist is currently in a relationship – he does not disclose.
Where is Amador Lopez now?
Three weeks before the full-scale invasion began, Amador Lopez received Ukrainian citizenship. When the great war began, he and his mother spent several weeks under occupation near Makarov, and later they moved to the west of the country.
Amador Lopez received a Ukrainian passport / Photo from the choreographer's Instagram
After some time, Amador gradually returned to work and actively supports Ukraine. He joins charitable initiatives: helps raise funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, meets with military personnel, and conducts master classes for children from families of internally displaced persons.
Lopez was recently detained in Chernihiv during a document check. It turned out that he violated the rules of military registration.
I didn't know I was wanted. Of course, it's not pleasant, but they (representatives of the CCC, – 24 Channel) asked for documents completely calmly. I showed them the documents, they checked them and explained the procedure,
– Amador told the TV channel “Novyi Chernihiv”.
The recruiting center determined that Lopez was eligible for a deferral: his mother needed constant care.