Cheryl Burke is an American model, dancer, and television host who has a net worth of 3 million dollars. Cheryl came into the spotlight after featuring in season two of Dancing with the Stars. She went on to appear in 18 seasons, and she was well paid for the role she had on the dancing show. It is also important to note that her being part of Dancing with the Stars had a big impact not only on her career in Show Bizz but also on her financial portfolio.
Early Life
Cheryl Burke was born in San Mateo, California, to Sherri Bautista and Stephen Burke. Growing up, Cheryl showed interest in dancing, and by the time she was four years old, she trained in ballet. As time went by, Cheryl found a new passion- ballroom dancing. She was excited with the Latin styles of the dance, and she primarily focused on them. A few years later, Cheryl started participating in various ballroom dance competitions.
Career
Upon completing her high school education at Menlo-Atherton High School, Cheryl mainly focused on dancing and often participated in various competitions. By 2005, she had won several competitions and was named a champion in the San Francisco Latin Championship, among other championships.
In 2005, Cheryl Burke was noticed by a talent scout who later cast her on the reality show Dancing with the Stars. She entered the show at the start of the second season; Cheryl was paired with Drew Lachley, and they went on to win the competition. In her second season, now the third season of the show, Cheryl was paired with Emmitt Smith. The duo did well and were crowned the season’s champions.
Following her two wins in her first two seasons, Cheryl became the first Latin woman to achieve that feat. From season three onwards, Cheryl was paired with various dancers, but unluckily, she never won any season. The only time she became closer to winning the competition again was in season 13, where she was partnered with Rob Kardashian. As they filmed the dance sessions, Cheryl got a chance of going to various tours, visiting over 30 cities.
Besides Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke appeared in other shows. She had roles in the reality shows Dance Moms and I Can Do That. She also had a role in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”
Other Interests
Besides dancing, Cheryl has appeared in several commercials for various organizations. She received deals from Impress Nails, Depend Silhouette briefs, and Sargento Cheese. Through her various partnerships, Cheryl Burke was able to raise about 50,000 dollars, which she donated to various non-profit organizations.
Personal Life
Cheryl Burke noted that finances had an influence on her personal life. She noted that she was the breadwinner in their marriage. This made her feel like she did not need a man, given that she could manage all her bills by herself; this prompted her divorce from Matthew Lawrence.
Even after leaving Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke continues to sour it to great heights. This can be seen from her comfortable financial standing. Some might have thought that she would be broke after leaving the reality dance series, but she has managed to stay afloat.
