19 Facts About Brian Fortuna

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Brian Fortuna was born on September 20,1982 and is an American professional ballroom dancer, choreographer and instructor.

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2.

Brian Fortuna is currently starring in Theatre Production's Limited Over the Rainbow as Danny Cassidy.

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3.

Brian Fortuna recently finished filming the emotional romantic short film Love + 1 with Alison Carroll and Andy Barnes.

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4.

Brian Fortuna's performances earned him a 2011 What's On Stage Award nomination as Best Newcomer.

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5.

Brian Fortuna was Lead Choreographer and Consulting Producer for Dancing on Wheels.

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6.

In 2008, Brian Fortuna was invited to join the Strictly Come Dancing cast, where he competed with M People's Heather Small and finished eighth.

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7.

Series 7 in 2009 saw Brian Fortuna partnered with former Hollyoaks and The Bill actress, Ali Bastian.

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8.

Brian Fortuna competed on Dancing with the Stars during its 4th season; partnering former Miss USA, Shandi Finnessey.

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9.

Brian Fortuna did double duty on the tour and was chosen to host the third DWTS tour in front of sold out audiences of 15,000 people per night.

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10.

Brian Fortuna's hosting talents captured the attention of ABC who chose Brian as series co-host with his Dancing with the Stars partner Shandi for ABC's Dancing with the Stars…Online Encore.

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11.

Brian Fortuna was the featured dancer in the Oscar award-winning film The Aviator, with Leonardo DiCaprio; appeared in TV series South Beach with Vanessa Williams; and had a starring role in the Canadian documentary, Live to Dance.

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Brian Fortuna participated in the fourth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, the American version of the UK show Strictly Come Dancing, with celebrity partner Shandi Finnessey, a former Miss Universe contestant.

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13.

Brian Fortuna joined Strictly Come Dancing for the 6th series, the UK show upon which Dancing with the Stars is based.

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14.

Brian Fortuna returned to Strictly Come Dancing for the 7th series.

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15.

On Wednesday, June 9,2010, it was announced that Brian Fortuna has decided not to return to Strictly Come Dancing for the 8th season due to format changes.

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16.

Brian Fortuna is currently starring in Theatre Production Ltd's Over the Rainbow as Danny Cassidy.

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17.

Brian Fortuna is a certified judge by the United States Terpsichore Association.

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18.

Brian Fortuna appeared as a featured dancer in the film The Aviator.

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19.

Brian Fortuna was the choreographer and dancer in the television drama South Beach starring Vanessa L Williams.

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