Ilona Hvozdiova Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Dance Career, TV Shows, Height, Movies

Ilona Oleksandrivna Hvozdiova, professionally known as Ilona Hvozdiova, is a Ukrainian dancer, choreographer, coach, and television personality known for her work in ballroom, hip-hop, modern, and freestyle dance, as well as her presence on major Ukrainian TV shows and contributions to dance education and women-focused initiatives.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Ilona Oleksandrivna Hvozdiova
• Stage Name: Ilona Hvozdiova
• Born: August 5, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Ostanine, Crimea, Ukraine
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Ethnicity: Ukrainian
• Occupation: Dancer, Choreographer, Coach, and Television Personality
• Height: 163 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hvozdiov
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ivan Khomiachuk
• Children: Valeriia, and Dominick
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ilona Hvozdiova is a skilled dancer, choreographer, coach, and television personality. She was born on August 5, 1988, in the village of Ostanine in Crimea, Ukraine.

Raised in a modest rural household, she showed an early interest in dance and joined a ballroom studio called “Gratsiya” at age five in 1993.

This sparked her passion, leading her to explore modern styles like hip-hop. She later moved to Kyiv for further training and opportunities.

She graduated from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts in 2010 with a degree in choreography.

In recent years, she pursued additional studies in art therapy and psychology to incorporate healing elements into her work through movement. Her ethnicity is Ukrainian, and she follows Christianity.

Career

Ilona Hvozdiova built her reputation as a professional dancer and choreographer through studio work and major television appearances.

Early in her career, she trained at studios like “A-Style” (2005–2007), where she won hip-hop titles, and “Dance Plus” (2007–2009), organizing events and teaching various styles. She gained wider attention as a finalist and choreographer on Tantsiut Vsi-2 in 2009, reaching the top three.

Her long involvement in Tantsi z Zirkamy (Dancing with the Stars Ukraine) marked her rise, starting in 2011.

She partnered with celebrities across seasons, including Oleksandr Kryvoshapko (season 3), Yuriy Tkach (season 5, eliminated 6th), Ihor Lastochkin (season 6, won in 2018 with a memorable final routine), Volodymyr Ostapchuk (season 7), and Dmytro Tankovych (season 8, competing even in late pregnancy). She later appeared as a guest judge.

In 2016, she founded the Gvozdeva Dance Complex in Vyshneve, offering classes in hip-hop, contemporary, and more. She created women’s communities like Ukrainian Women Unity (UWU) and Women Energy Space (WES) for online courses blending dance with feminine empowerment and art therapy.

As an entrepreneur, she serves as an ambassador for brands like Leinle and co-owns fashion lines uwu_gvozdeva and i.am.gvozdeva.

During challenging times, including the war, she used her platform for charity, fundraising, and motivational content.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner, Tantsi z Zirkamy (season 6, 2018)
• Gold medal, Ukraine Funk Championship (2008)
• Top 3 finalist, Tantsiut Vsi-2 (2009)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ilonagvozdeva
• Facebook Handle: Ilona Hvozdiova
• TikTok Handle: @ilonagvozdeva

Personal Life

Ilona Hvozdiova, 37, is a skilled dancer, choreographer, coach, and television personality. She married businessman Ivan Khomiachuk on August 14, 2014, after meeting years earlier.

They renewed vows in a church ceremony in 2022. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches, she balances family with her demanding career. The couple has two children: daughter Valeriia and son Dominick.

Family life faced tests, including a brief divorce filing in 2025 amid war-related stress and exhaustion, but they reconciled through support and forgiveness.

The family evacuated during the 2022 invasion, and their home near Kyiv was damaged, yet Ilona remains focused on resilience, family priorities, and using dance for personal and community healing.

Net Worth

Ilona Hvozdiova is a skilled dancer, choreographer, coach, and television personality. Her net worth is estimated at $2 million USD.

Income sources include television appearances, choreography projects, her dance complex fees, online courses and communities (UWU/WES), brand ambassadorships, fashion collaborations, and event judging or performances.