Motsi Mabuse – Strictly Judge, Dance Champion and Entertainer Extraordinaire
Welcome to the enchanting world of Motsi Mabuse, the vivacious judge known for her charismatic presence on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
With a career spanning two decades, Motsi has become a household name, not only for her dance prowess but also for her insightful and heartfelt adjudication on one of the UK’s most beloved dance shows.
Learn all about Motsi’s glittering dancing achievements below
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Motsi Mabuse Facts – Height, Age, Dance Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours
How old is Motsi?
43 years old (born 11th April 1981)
What is Motsi’s height?
Motsi is 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) tall
Where is Motsi from?
Mankwe, South Africa
Motsi lives in the UK whilst filming BBC Strictly Come Dancing. In between filming, Motsi returns to Germany where she lives with her husband and daughter and runs a dance school.
Is Motsi in a relationship?
Motsi is married to husband Evgenij Voznyuk, together they have a young daughter.
When did Motsi start dancing?
Motsi first started dancing at six years old and reached a competitive level at age 11, becoming a runner-up in the South African national championships in 1998.
In 2014 Motsi rose to fame as a dancer on Let’s Dance – Germany’s answer to Strictly Come Dancing. Four years later, Motsi became a judge on the show.
Who has Motsi danced with professionally?
Motsi has danced professionally with many partners over the years, including Timo Kulczak and her current life and dance partner, Evgenij Voznyuk
Motsi Mabuse Dance Awards
Motsi has won numerous South African dance championships and has earned accolades across the globe for her Latin American dance performances.
Motsi Mabuse Career Highlights
– International Judge: After years of competitive dancing, Motsi transitioned to a role behind the judging table, offering her expertise in numerous international dance competitions before joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing as a judge.
– Television Star: Outside of “Strictly,” Motsi has graced television screens in Germany as a judge on “Let’s Dance,” the German equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing.
– Dance School Founder: Sharing her passion for dance, Motsi and her husband Evgenij Voznyuk run a dance school in Germany, nurturing the next generation of dancing talent.
Is Motsi Mabuse related to Oti Mabuse?
Absolutely, Motsi’s younger sister is former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse.
Motsi Mabuse Fun Facts
– Multilingual Maestro – Motsi speaks multiple languages fluently, including English, German, and her native South African languages.
– Fashionista – With a love for fashion, Motsi has been known to light up the dance floor not only with her moves but with her bold outfit choices.
They also have a middle sister called Phemelo, who has previously appeared alongside them on Celebrity Gogglebox.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
Learn more about Motsi Mabuse on the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website.
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Amy Dowden
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Graziano di Prima
– Janette Manrara
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Luba Mushtuk
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Jowita Przystal
– Lauren Oakley
– Oti Mabuse
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
