Main points
- The Dudnik family, winners of the show “Ukraine's Got Talent”, are no longer together, Dmytro lives abroad with his new partner Anastasia, who is an artist of Cirque du Soleil.
- Son Danylo, who is the Ukrainian record holder in rope jumping, is probably in the occupied territory.
Where is the Dudnik family now / Channel 24 Collage
In 2014, the 6th season of the popular project “Ukraine's Got Talent” was released on the STB channel. Then the victory was won by a family of acrobats – Dmytro, Olena, and Danylo Dudnik.
- 1 What is known about the Dudnik family?
- 2 Victory on “Ukraine's Got Talent”
- 3 How did the life of the Dudnik family develop after the project?
- 4 Where is the Dudnik family now?
Dmitry and Olena impressed the audience and judges at the casting in Odessa. They showed acrobatic tricks on a motorcycle. Vyacheslav Uzelkov, Slava Frolova, Igor Kondratyuk and Hector Jimenez-Bravo said “yes” to the couple, so the Dudnik family moved on. Where are the winners of the 6th season of “Ukraine's Got Talent” now, Channel 24 will tell.
What is known about the Dudnik family?
Dmytro and Olena met in a circus studio. The girl was 10 years old, and the boy was 13.
My grandmother brought me there. Dimka was already working there. The coach said: “Let's do a number for you, you'll grow up, get married and work together.” We were like: “No, no, no way.” Well, in the end it turned out that way,
– said Olena at the casting.
Dmitry and Elena's performance at the casting in Odessa: watch the video online
The STB website notes that as a child they received a bronze medal at the Golden Elephant festival at the Nikulin Circus. In 2008, Dmitry and Olena entered the college of the Luhansk State Academy of Culture and Arts. The couple is raising a son, Danylo, who always went on tour with his parents.
Olena, Dmytro and Danylo Dudnik / Photo from the website Tochka.net
Victory on “Ukraine's Got Talent”
Dmytro and Olena were not very happy with their performance at the gala concert and did not think they would win. In an interview, the woman admitted that at the start of the talent show they wanted to make it to at least the top ten.
And when they told us that we were going to the superfinal, it was a shock. I immediately burst into tears, and it is not clear why. But when they announced the winner, I was ready to hear from Oksana (Marchenko – 24 Channel) the name of Andriy (finalist Andriy Chehmenok – 24 Channel). And then such a surprise… They call our last name!,
– she recalled.
Dudnik family performance at the gala concert: watch the video online
Olena also shared that she and her husband went through many trials while participating in “Ukraine's Got Talent.” In addition, they received negative messages from Andriy Chehmenok's supporters.
How did the life of the Dudnik family develop after the project?
After winning “Ukraine's Got Talent” in 2015, Olena said that their lives had not changed much.
We were in Ukraine all this time and didn't leave anywhere because of the political situation – our parents and relatives stayed in Luhansk and we wanted to be here, closer to them,
– the woman shared.
The family first worked in Odessa, and then in the National Circus of Ukraine. According to Olena, they most often recognized their son Danylo. After the talent show, the boy began performing with his parents.
Olena and Dmytro Dudnik with their son Danylo / Photo from the STB website
Where is the Dudnik family now?
Nothing has been heard about the Dudnik family for a long time, but they are active on social networks. Yes, it is known that the couple is no longer together. Dmitry is in a relationship with a girl named Anastasia. The lovers also perform together. Anastasia is an artist of Cirque du Soleil. They live abroad.
It should be noted that Dmitry and Anastasia blog on Instagram in Russian. There is no mention of Ukraine on their pages. What their position is on a full-scale invasion is unknown.
Dmitry Dudnik with his beloved / Photo from Anastasia's Instagram
Olena continues to engage in circus arts. Her partner's name is Denis.
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Apparently, the woman is also abroad. Her account location is the United States.
Olena Dudnik is probably in the USA / Screenshot from her Instagram
Danylo Dudnik has grown up noticeably – the guy is already 16 years old. His Instagram profile caption states that he is the Ukrainian record holder in rope jumping and a circus artist.
Danylo Dudnik / Photo from the guy's Instagram
Danylo's Instagram has many photos from the United States, but his account location is Russia. Moreover, the last photos of the guy were taken by a photographer from Luhansk.
Location of Danylo Dudnyk's account / Screenshot from the guy's Instagram
At the end of May 2024, Danylo published a photo of his report card and announced that he had graduated from grade 8. The document lists subjects such as “Russian Language” and “History of the Fatherland.” Another photo shows a portrait of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and the flag of the so-called LPR attached to the board.
Danylo Dudnyk's report card, 8th grade / Photo from the boy's Instagram
Danylo Dudnik at school / Photo from the guy's Instagram
So, the Dudnik family's position on Russia's war against Ukraine raises many questions – especially the position of their son Olena and Dmytro. Danylo is probably currently in the occupied territory.