Michelle Trachtenberg had never skated before. She learned professional skating for this movie in 10 months. Although not a huge hit at the cinema the DVD/Blu-ray of this film sells extremely well at ice rinks all around the world.
Where is Michelle Kwan working now?
After the surprise of Clinton’s defeat, Kwan returned to her other interests, including the Special Olympics International, which supports people with intellectual disabilities. Calling the organization “near and dear to my heart,” Kwan has served on its board of directors since 2010 and is its current treasurer.
When did Michelle Kwan stop skating?
2006
| Michelle Kwan | |
|---|---|
| Former coach | Rafael Arutyunyan Frank Carroll Scott Williams |
| Former choreographer | Tatiana Tarasova Lori Nichol Nikolai Morozov Sarah Kawahara Peter Oppegard Karen Kwan Christopher Dean |
| Skating club | Los Angeles FSC |
| Retired | 2006 |
Did Hayden Panettiere do her own skating?
Panettiere did much of her own skating, including a fast spin seen at the end of the regionals short program. Trachtenberg trained for eight months, including the time they were filming (during which time she says she worked twenty-hour days).
Did Hayden Panettiere learn to skate?
I did do most of my skating. And, I actually taught myself a scratch spin, which is the really fast blur spins. There’s one at the end of the performance in the movie that I do and they actually show it.
Is Kristi Yamaguchi married?
Bret Hedicanm. 2000
Kristi Yamaguchi/Spouse
Personal life. On July 8, 2000, she married Bret Hedican, a professional hockey player she met at the 1992 Winter Olympics when he played for Team USA.
Where did they film Ice Princess?
Toronto
The film was shot from May 3 to July 23, 2004 at several locations in Toronto, including George Bell Arena, Western Technical-Commercial School, Christie Mansion and De La Salle College.
Did the actors actually skate in ice princess?
Did you have a skating double? I did do most of my skating. And, I actually taught myself a scratch spin, which is the really fast blur spins. There’s one at the end of the performance in the movie that I do and they actually show it.
