Danielle Montalbano
Pair skater
Danielle Montalbano (Hebrew: דניאל מונטלבאנו; born January 23, 1989) is an American-born former figure skater, actress who competed for Israel. As a single skater, she is the 2014 Israeli national champion and 2014 Toruń Cup silver medalist. From 2009 to 2012, Montalbano competed in pair skating with partner Evgeni Krasnopolski. They medaled at four international events, including at the Golden Spin of Zagreb and Ice Challenge.
Personal life
Danielle Montalbano was born on January 23, 1989, in Manhasset, New York. On May 19, 2015, it was announced that she was engaged to boyfriend and figure skater, Michal Brezina. They married on June 10, 2017. The couple have two children: a daughter, Naya Rose (born 2020) and a son, Noah Michal (born 2022).
Career
In 2009, Montalbano teamed up with Evgeni Krasnopolski to compete in pairs. She dislocated her shoulder in practice at the 2011 European Championships, resulting in the pair withdrawing from the event.
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