Anna Sorokin: The 'Anna Delvey' of 'Dancing with the Stars'
Convicted fraudster Anna Sorokin, known for posing as a wealthy heiress, has joined the cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' season 31.
Sorokin was sentenced in 2019 to four to 12 years in prison for defrauding banks, hotels, and friends out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, is a Russian-born German con artist who was convicted in 2019 of defrauding banks, hotels, and friends out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Sorokin's case gained widespread media attention, and she was the subject of a Netflix miniseries, "Inventing Anna," in 2022. In the series, Sorokin was portrayed by actress Julia Garner.
Sorokin was released from prison in February 2021 after serving just over three years of her sentence. She was deported to Germany in March 2023, but returned to the United States in May 2023 on a tourist visa.
Sorokin's casting on 'Dancing with the Stars' has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have criticized the show for giving Sorokin a platform, while others have defended her right to move on with her life.
Sorokin has not commented publicly on her casting on 'Dancing with the Stars.' However, she has been active on social media since her release from prison, posting photos and videos of herself traveling and attending events.
It remains to be seen how Sorokin's appearance on 'Dancing with the Stars' will be received by the public. However, it is clear that she is a polarizing figure who continues to fascinate and intrigue people.
Here are some additional facts about Anna Sorokin:
- She was born in Russia in 1991.
- She moved to Germany with her family when she was 16.
- She attended the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
- She began posing as a wealthy heiress in 2013.
- She was arrested in 2017 and charged with multiple counts of fraud.
- She was convicted in 2019 and sentenced to four to 12 years in prison.
- She was released from prison in 2021.
- She was deported to Germany in 2023.
- She returned to the United States in 2023.
- She is currently appearing on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
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