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BY SERGIO BERSANETTI - Misha Ge was born in Moscow May 17, 1991, but it is a true cosmopolitan as blood runs in his veins Russian, Chinese and Korean.
Wednesday 4 September 2013 14 minutes reading time
Race, however, with the flag of Uzbekistan, a country where he lives and where he has several relatives on his mother's.
The skater who turns 22 short years, he has placed twice in the top twenty at the World Cup and is a cult figure among fans as it does not go unnoticed within the competitive landscape of figure skating. Even his name, Misha Ge, could fit like a glove for a disk jockey or - reference is not accidental - an actor.
In addition, proper Misha is a true stage animal care as any movement not only during his performance, but also the entrance and exit from the runway. Thanks to him, the figure skater has acquired a new dimension: not just an athlete and dancer, but also precisely actor.
Also thanks to these characteristics, the number of her fans is growing steadily, and it is expected that the trend will continue during the next, most important, the Olympic season. Then we go to know one of the best skaters in the most unconventional activities.
Misha, let's start with your performance at the World Cup, but not how much you have done on the ice, but of'' out of the wrong door after the short program that you have cleverly transformed into a nice gag, has been a real stroke of genius. Was studied? "Ah, that output! No, I assure you that has not been a move designed, and I've gotten just because I applied the motto 'When you find yourself in an unexpected situation, take the chance to make the best of' So I did, and it is gone good. "
Your performances are always very theatrical, perhaps to a level that is equal to the moment only in German couple dancing Zhiganshina / Gazsi. Do you think this is the future of figure skating, or believe unlikely that your example will be followed by others? "I love being on stage, and I love to entertain. For me, every program is a work of art, and the skater is an actor on the ice. Therefore, since I am an actor, I have to get into the part from the moment they come on stage until the last shot, and not only while playing music. This is the 'Misha Ge style'! Programs Zhiganshina / Gazsi I like a lot, because they are really unique and creative. Some time ago we said jokingly that since we share the same style of performance, tending to be funny, we should create a number to be proposed together. I hope in the future to see more and more programs of this kind. "
As a performer you are already exceptional, but from a technical point of view you still have to work with, especially on the jumps. Your triple axel is not very solid and in your programs so far have not seen a trace of quadruple. In the upcoming season, what technical elements feel that you have more room for improvement? "In the season just ended the meantime, two factors that have made it difficult technical improvement: the first was the high number of international competitions in which I participated, seven, because of which I and my staff we could not focus attention on one aspect rather than another. I have also worked with several technical specialists and the various measures proposed by each of them were treated at best only towards the end of the season, where in fact my performances have improved. My goal is to be a skater in the round, so I'm going to get better about each technical element, and not only on the jumps. I have already tried the quadruple in training last season, but I was not ready yet. We will continue to work on it, and I hope to be able to recommend someone in the next. All things, however, happen when it is their time. "
'' Who has had the idea of ​​building a free program based on the figure of Charlie Chaplin, and how did you react when you found out that Fernandez had had the same idea? "It 'was a decision made in the family, since Larisa and Jun Ge, my parents, they are also my coaches. After the 'War and Peace' in gladiator style of 2011, we wanted to offer something completely different. I really like to diversify programs, both within a season and from one season to another. With Chaplin, our aim was to make people smile and make happy both the audience and the jury, and I am very pleased to have reached this obiettivo.Io and Javi (Fernandez) we met the Finlandia Trophy, and when during his training I realized I was using my own music, I reacted with surprise, but also with joy, for the fact that the music was so popular. At the end, while we went to the bus, I told him: "Javi, but you know you're skating on the music of my free?" And he replied, smiling: "Damn, any other skater I would be fine but not you. Esibirmi the same music after you will be very difficult. " Hearing these words from a good friend and great performer, it made me a great pleasure. "
We mentioned to the family. What role do your parents within your staff? How important is to rely on a familiar figure in the training sessions? "My parents are following me ever since I took my first steps on the ice. It's not easy to live in a family where every single business revolves around the rink, but at the same time it is great to be able to count on at all times of the day people whose goal is to improve yourself. My parents are everything to me, without their dedication and support, surely I would not be where I am now. "
We know that you care personally of part of the choreographies. How can you think of ideas for your steps? "The ideas come from the heart, but also in this case the contribution of my parents is essential. My mother is a professional choreographer on the ice for more than twenty years he has worked with many national teams and some of his programs have been assessed among the best ten in the world. As a child I learned a lot from her, and now I'm able to give my contribution, not only on my programs but also on those of other skaters with whom I started working, among which Daisuke Murakami and Kato Riona. However, I am still at the beginning, and I still have a lot to learn. "
You're currently taking acting lessons. Are you considering a career as a professional actor in the future, or your only goal is to improve your acting skills as a skater? "In recent months, I have followed some lessons in Hollywood, and now I'm continuing on my own. Figure skating is my life, and as I said, I love to entertain the audience by showing all the emotions that my heart is capable of expressing. These lessons have helped me to improve myself in the aspect of acting, but I want to take very well my role as a dancer and model. If you want to give me a name, call me 'Mr. Entertaining '. "
Are you very religious, to the point that your Facebook wall is flooded with messages of gratitude to God How important is for you to know that they can count on the protection and help from above? "I have full trust in God and I love to share your Great Words with others, in the hope that they may inspire them and help them on their journey. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes has walls to be overcome or problems to be addressed. But I am convinced that any event will happen for our good, even if sometimes we can take the positive aspects of an experience only after a long time. God never operates for our evil. "
In conclusion, you want to leave a message to the growing segment of your admirers Italian? "Of course! I want to thank my fans Italians, old, recent and future, for their support. I hope that you will continue to follow me and support me, because the support of the fans is the mainspring that drives me to continually improve myself and to propose programs increasingly ambitious and enjoyable. Thank you! "
Misha Ge is these days in Beijing, the city he considered his true home, to prepare for the new season. In a recent tweet revealed that, after seeing his version of funny, now it's time to discover the serious version, which does not however snaturerá its features. The "Misha Ge style", so to speak, is in the process of growth and maturation, to the delight of all fans of this wonderful and unique interpreter.
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