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Amanda Evora was born in New York City, NY on November 17th, 1984. Her family relocated to Sugarland, TX when she was young and she now trains in Ellenton, FL at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. She attends college at the University of South Florida with a major in business administration. She would like to give back to figure skating someday either as a coach or a judge and also wants to be a teacher someday.
Amanda began skating at the age of six because her dad found her sister's old skates and they fit her too. She formerly skated with Mike Adler (2000-01) and teamed up with Mark in 2002. She works as a Basic Skills coach at her rink, gives private lessons, and occasionally tutors students in math all while pursuing her own skating career. Her most prized possessions are the pictures that remind her of some of the best times in her life. She is a proud aunt to her niece and nephew, Ayana and Logan, and some of her hobbies include spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, dancing, going to restaurants, playing Guitar Hero, relaxing at home, and going to the movies.
| Favorite TV shows: | Lost, Heroes, The Office, Family Guy, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser |
| Favorite movies: | Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Crash, Love Actually |
| Favorite charity/cause: | Susan G. Komen Foundation |
| Favorite celebrity: | Bono |
| Favorite book: | The Secret |
| Favorite web site: | www.facebook.com |
| Favorite food: | Mint chocolate ice cream |
| Favorite drink: | Starbuck's Peppermint Misto |
| Favorite sports figure: | Scott Hamilton |
| Favorite performer: | Lauren Hill |
| Favorite vacation spot: | St. Croix, US Virgin Islands |
| Favorite author: | Stephanie Meyer |
| Information courtesy of Ice Network | |