Giovanni Pernice Biography
Giovanni Pernice is an Italian professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing. He is also an Italian Open Latin Dance Champion (2012), and the Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, as well as Charleston, swivels.
Giovanni Pernice Age
Giovanni is 31 years old as of 2021. She was born on 5 September 1990, in Sicily, Italy. She celebrates his birthday every 5 of September every year.
Giovanni Pernice Height and Weight
Pernice stands at an average height of 1.78 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms (165 lbs). He has dark brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Giovanni Pernice Education
Details pertaining to his educational background are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Giovanni Pernice Family, Parents, and Siblings
Giovanni was born and raised in Sicily, Italy. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Pernice’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Giovanni Pernice Girlfriend
Pernice was in a relationship with Strictly partner and actress Georgia May Foote in 2016, as well as Ashley Roberts, a former member of The Pussycat Dolls, from 2018 to January 2020. In July 2021, Pernice confirmed that he was dating social media influencer and TV personality Maura Higgins. The couple split after 4 months.
Giovanni Pernice Salary
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Giovanni Pernice Net Worth
Pernice’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a professional dancer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Giovanni Pernice Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Giovanni.
Giovanni Pernice Wiki
- Full Names: Giovanni Pernice
- Popular As: Giovanni
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Professional Dancer
- Nationality: Italian
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Giovanni Pernice Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 31 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 5 September 1990
- Place of Birth: Sicily, Italy
- Birthday: 5 September
Giovanni Pernice Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 1.78 meters
- Weight: 75 kilograms
- Eye Color: dark brown
- Hair Color: dark brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
Giovanni Pernice Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Single
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Known
- Children: Not Known
Giovanni Pernice Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Professional Dancer
Giovanni Pernice Career
Strictly Come Dancing
In 2015, Pernice appeared as a professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing for the first time in its thirteenth series. He was partnered with former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote. They reached the final of the competition but finished as joint runners-up alongside Kellie Bright and her professional partner, Kevin Clifton.
In 2016, Pernice returned to Strictly Come Dancing for its fourteenth series. He was partnered with television presenter Laura Whitmore. They were eliminated in Week 7 in a dance-off with Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton, the eventual Series 14 champions, and finished in 9th place.
In 2017, Pernice returned to Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer for its fifteenth series. His celebrity partner was Debbie McGee, a television and radio presenter, and former ballet dancer. They reached the final of the competition, finishing as joint runners-up alongside Alexandra Burke and her professional partner Gorka Márquez, and Gemma Atkinson, and her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec.
In 2018, Pernice competed in the sixteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Steps singer Faye Tozer. For the third time in four years, Pernice reached the final, finishing as joint runners-up alongside Joe Sugg and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, and Ashley Roberts and her professional partner Pasha Kovalev.
In 2019, Pernice was partnered with television and radio personality Michelle Visage for the show’s seventeenth series. They reached week 9 of the competition, before being eliminated in a dance-off with Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard.
In 2020, Pernice reached the semi-final of the eighteenth series with his partner Ranvir Singh, before being eliminated in a dance-off with Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer.
In 2021, Pernice won the nineteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, with EastEnders actress, Rose Ayling-Ellis. Ayling-Ellis was the first deaf contestant to appear on the show. In the series’ Halloween special, Ayling-Ellis and Pernice received the earliest 40 throughout Strictly history with their Tango. The pair also received an ‘Unmissable’ Award from Heat for the silent moment in their Couple’s Choice routine.
As a Strictly professional dancer, Pernice holds the record for most tens ever awarded, with a total of 98.
Pernice has also appeared on a number of episodes of BBC Two’s Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Pernice is the current Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, performing 55 in 30 seconds in a challenge held in December 2016. The next year, in December 2017, he broke the world record for the most Charleston swivel steps in 30 seconds, correctly completing 24. Both records were achieved on It Takes Two with supervision by Guinness World Records.
Dance tours and professional dance engagements
Pernice took part in the national Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour in 2016 with his partner Georgia May Foote, and again in 2017 as part of the professional dance troupe for group numbers and professional dances. He partnered Debbie McGee in the 2018 live tour and Faye Tozer in the 2019 live tour. He will partner Rose Ayling-Ellis in the 2022 live tour.
In 2016, Pernice announced his first dance tour Dance Is Life, translated from the Italian expression ‘Il Ballo è Vita’. The tour comprised 32 dates in England, Scotland, and Wales between April to July 2017, performing to positive reviews. The opening night was 26 April 2017 at the Albany Theatre, Coventry. The last performance took place on 23 July 2017 at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft. In 2018, Pernice announced that his Dance is Life tour would be returning in 2019.
In September 2020, Pernice & Anton Du Beke announced a 2021 UK Tour called HIM & ME. In July 2021, Pernice announced he was to appear at Donahey’s 2022 “Dancing With The Stars Weekends”. He also has his solo tour called This is Me in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giovanni Pernice
Who is Giovanni?
Giovanni is an Italian professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing. He is also an Italian Open Latin Dance Champion (2012), and the Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, as well as Charleston, swivels.
How old is Giovanni?
Giovanni is 31 years old as of 2021. She was born on 5 September 1990, in Sicily, Italy. She celebrates his birthday every 5 of September every year.
How tall is Giovanni?
Pernice stands at an average height of 1.78 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms (165 lbs). He has dark brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Is Giovanni married?
Pernice was in a relationship with Strictly partner and actress Georgia May Foote in 2016, as well as Ashley Roberts, a former member of The Pussycat Dolls, from 2018 to January 2020. In July 2021, Pernice confirmed that he was dating social media influencer and TV personality Maura Higgins. The couple split after 4 months.
How much is Giovanni worth?
Pernice’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a professional dancer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Giovanni make?
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Giovanni live?
Because of security reasons, Giovanni has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Giovanni dead or alive?
Giovanni is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Giovanni Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
Giovanni Pernice Contacts
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