Philippe Candeloro

Quick Facts

Full Name	Philippe Candeloro
Occupation	Figure Skater
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1972(1972-02-17)
Age	52
Birthplace	Courbevoie
Country	France
Birth City	Courbevoie
Horoscope	Aquarius

Philippe Candeloro Biography

Philippe Candeloro is one of the most popular and richest Figure Skater who was born on February 17, 1972 in Courbevoie, Courbevoie, France. Philippe Candeloro (born 17 February 1972) is a French former competitive figure skater. He is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist (1994, 1998), a two-time World medalist (1994 silver, 1995 bronze), a two-time European silver medalist (1993, 1997), and a four-time French national champion (1994–97). He has been a commentator for French television during figure skating events at the Olympics. He also voices a villain, “Frozer”, in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.

Candeloro is married to ballet dancer Olivia Darmon, with whom he has three daughters: Luna Nizza, Maya Estella and Thalia Soleya. He was introduced to his future wife by the choreographer of his 1994 Olympic program, Natasha Dabadie. He speaks several languages besides French, including English and Italian.

In the 1997–98 season, Candeloro again placed fifth at the pre-Olympic European Championships but went on to win the bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Following his second Olympics, Candeloro turned pro and appeared in a wide variety of tours and professional competitions ; in 2000, he became world champion… In the United States he was a popular fixture with Champions on Ice; in Europe he founded the successful Candel Euro Tour and performed with the “Holiday on Ice” tour. He also appeared as Captain Sheng in a Disney television special based on the cartoon Mulan, with Michelle Kwan playing the title role. He started his farewell tour, “Hello and Goodbye”, in France in February 2008.

Candeloro has worked as a sports journalist. During the 2006 Olympics, Candeloro stirred controversy by commenting that Olympic champion Shizuka Arakawa was “worth a bowl of rice” after rising from third place to win the gold medal. Apologizing to the Japanese ambassador to France, Hiroshi Hirabayashi, who was unaware of the comment, French public television stated, “We were taken aback by the comment.” In 2014, Candeloro and his co- commentator Nelson Montfort were criticized for some of their comments on female skaters at the Sochi Olympics. In March 2014, the Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel issued a warning to the broadcaster, France Télévisions, stating that some comments were “inappropriate” and “reflected sexist prejudice”.

In the 1992–93 season, Candeloro won gold at the 1992 NHK Trophy and silver at the 1993 European Championships. He finished fifth at the World Championships. In the first half of the following season, he placed fifth at Skate America and earned medals at three events — Piruetten, International de Paris, and NHK Trophy — before becoming French national champion for the first time. Candeloro finished off the podium at the 1994 European Championships but a month later he won the bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. He ended his season with a silver medal at the 1994 World Championships in Chiba, Japan. He then toured with Champions on Ice in the United States and performed in other shows. In France, he attracted sponsorships and television and print publicity.

Philippe Candeloro Net Worth

Philippe Candeloro is one of the richest Figure Skater from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philippe Candeloro 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Early in his childhood Candeloro enjoyed swimming and elastic springboard. In 1979, at age seven, he began taking weekly ice skating lessons. During one of his first lessons, trainer André Brunet noted Candeloro’s potential and invited him to increase his skating practices. At first, he participated in the village’s hockey team but quickly veered into figure skating. He stole one of his first pairs of skates. His mother paid for them when the theft was discovered.

By sixteen, Candeloro was receiving attention from both the French Federation and the international skating community. He participated in the closing ceremony at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and began to work with choreographer Natacha Dabadie. His goal of competing at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France was derailed in October 1991 when he broke his leg. He finished third at the French nationals and was assigned to the post-Olympic World Championships, where he placed ninth.

Candeloro had mixed results in the following years. The bronze medalist at the 1995 World Championships in Birmingham, England, he placed ninth the next season at the 1996 World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. After finishing off the podium at three Europeans in a row, he won silver at the 1997 European Championships in Paris, France.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Philippe Candeloro Dating?

According to our records, Philippe Candeloro married to Olivia Darmon. As of December 1, 2023, Philippe Candeloro’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Philippe Ranked on the list of most popular Figure Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Philippe Candeloro celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Philippe Candeloro

1. Philippe Candeloro is a retired French figure skater.
2. He won two Olympic bronze medals in 1994 and 1998.
3. Candeloro also won three European Championship titles.
4. He was known for his entertaining and theatrical performances on ice.
5. Candeloro started skating at the age of six.
6. He retired from competitive skating in 1998.
7. After retiring, he became a commentator for figure skating events.
8. Candeloro has appeared in several TV shows and movies as an actor or guest star.
9. He was born on February 17, 1972, in Courbevoie, France.
10. Candeloro’s signature move was the “Candelight,” a one-handed backflip with a split landing.

What does Philippe Candeloro do now?

He most recently appeared in the “Holiday on Ice” tour, and is now starting a new career as a Sports journalist. During the 2006 Olympics, Candeloro stirred controversy by commenting that Olympic champion Shizuka Arakawa was “worth a bowl of rice” after rising to win the gold medal from third place.

How tall is Candeloro?

5′ 7″

What is Viktor Petrenko doing now?

Petrenko currently works as a coach at the International Skating Center (ISCC) in Simsbury, Connecticut. He is an ISU technical specialist for Ukraine.

What does Candeloro mean?

The surname Candeloro is a name for a person who derives their name from the word Candido, which means candid, white, innocent.

Is Russia banned from figure skating?

In a meeting Sunday, the International Skating Union Council extended its until-further-notice ban on Russia and Belarus athletes from international competition in figure skating and speed skating , whose seasons recently ended.