The Stoinev-Atayde Family
Ivan, Maritza and their two sons, Christian and Christopher are all circus performers. They have traveled to all parts of the world competing in different circus festivals and competitions.
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Ivan Stoinev |
Maritza Atayde |
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Ivan was Born in Sofia, Bulgaria and has been working professionally since 1978 and retired in 2009. Ivan has performed with the most prestigious shows touring through the European Continent, United States, Kuwait, Japan, Mexico and more.
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Maritza was born in Mexico City, Mexico and has been working professionally since 1981 and retired in 2013. Maritza has traveled all over the world as well as with her family circus.
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Christian Atayde Stoinev |
Christopher atayde Stoinev |
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Christian Atayde Stoinev is an Illinois State University graduate and a fifth generation circus performer. He is a master hand balancer and acrobat. Christian has been awarded a special award from Prince Rainer III in Monaco in 2005. Professor Leonid Kostyuk, a world renowned circus director, also presented him with a special award, the Coupe "K Bronze", from the Great Moscow Circus in Italy. In 2014 Christian made it to the top 12 finalists on America's Got Talent and in 2019, won Germany's Got Talent. In 2020, he made it to the finals in Italy's Got Talent and in 2021, also made it to the finals in France's Got Talent.
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Christopher Atayde Stoinev started his circus career at age 5 specializing in juggling. He has competed in "Qui Sera le Meilleur ce Soir" television talent show in Paris and won 2nd place in 2011. He also won the Bronze award at the Circuba Circus Festival in La Havana, Cuba in 2017. In 2021 he toured with Magic Space in their show "A Magical Cirque Christmas".
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Elizabeth Hapgood
Elizabeth has been a student of Cirquemania for many
years. She is a sophomore in college, and is a prime
example of how far you can go with Cirquemania!
Elizabeth has been a great help with Cirquemania as well
as performing in special shows like the Sweet Corn Festival
in Normal, Illinois and at Callaway Resort and Gardens in
Pine Mountain, Georgia.
years. She is a sophomore in college, and is a prime
example of how far you can go with Cirquemania!
Elizabeth has been a great help with Cirquemania as well
as performing in special shows like the Sweet Corn Festival
in Normal, Illinois and at Callaway Resort and Gardens in
Pine Mountain, Georgia.
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