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Jan 24, 2019 · Jan. 24, 2019 4 AM PT. Anton Yelchin’s parents live where their son died. After his sudden death nearly three years ago, Viktor and Irina Yelchin couldn’t bear the thought of selling Anton’s ...
- amy.kaufman@latimes.com
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- They Moved to The United States as Refugees When Anton Was 6 Months Old
- Yelchin’s Mother Worked as A Choreographer For Figure Skaters
- His Father Was A Coach & Was Sasha Cohen’s First Trainer
- His Parents Encouraged Him to Become An Actor at A Young Age
Anton Yelchin moved to the United States with his parents when he was six months old. They were granted political refugee status. He grew up in California. When asked why they moved to the United States to start over, the couple gave a one-word answer to the Los Angeles Timesin 1989: “Anton.” Viktor Yelchin told the newspaper, “We were afraid for o...
The couple continued to figure skate after moving to the United States. Irina Korina Yelchin, Anton’s mother, eventually became a choreographer for figure skaters, according to a 2009 article in the Pottstown Mercury. She also helped support her son’s career, often appearing alongside him on the red carpet during his youth and in more recent years.
Viktor Yelchin became a figure skating coach after his own career ended, including at the Pasadena Figure Skating Club. Yelchin was the first coach for Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, according to JWeekly.com, a Bay Area newspaper that covers the Jewish community.
Yelchin was encouraged to become an actor at a young age by his parents, based on their own experiences starting figure skating in their youth, he told IFC.com in 2011: Yelchin’s parents predicted his future career in a 1989 interview with the Los Angeles Times, after they had recently moved to the United Stats and were skating professionally. “Eve...
Jan 24, 2019 · Published on January 24, 2019 06:59PM EST. Anton Yelchin ‘s parents are still grieving the loss of their son. Viktor and Irina Yelchin, former figure skaters from Russia, spoke to the Los ...
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Jun 19, 2019 · Irina Yelchin (Korina) Birthdate: estimated between 1925 and 1985. Immediate Family: Wife of Viktor Yelchin. Mother of Anton Yelchin. Managed by: Randy Schoenberg. Last Updated:
Jun 20, 2016 · Anton Yelchin's parents, Irina Korina and Viktor Yelchin, were accomplished and well known ice skaters in what was then the Soviet Union. They were "national celebrities," and spent 15 years as ...
Jan 24, 2019 · Maybe because he never left, truly. Anton Yelchin’s parents, Irina and Viktor, seemingly made the documentary as a way to stay close to their son even after he is gone. They didn’t want to let ...
Jun 20, 2016 · His parents came to the U.S. for one clear reason — him. Anton Yelchin and his parents at the 2007 premiere of 'Alpha Dog.'. Anton Yelchin's parents, Irina Korina and Viktor Yelchin, were accomplished and well known ice skaters in what was then the Soviet Union. They were "national celebrities," and spent 15 years as the stars of the ...
