experience
overview
about michelle
Michelle is an underwater artist who exhibits a grace in the water, which has been described as liquid poetry. Her abilities developed over years as a competitive swimmer translate to an exceptional level of control, comfort, and visible joy as a performer. She delivers consistently excellent performances, in even the most challenging and unique of underwater environments.
Certifications
SSI | Freediving Level 1
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PADI | Open Water Scuba
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NAUI | Mermaid Level 1
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NAUI | Mermaid Level 2
Mermaid Performance Experience
TV & Film
Janus Productions/Kabel Eins | Abenteuer Leben | 2024 | Main protagonist
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Netflix | MerPeople | 2023 | Title Sequence; Supporting character​
Performance
Highlights
Atlantis Bahamas | 2022 | Swimming Mermaid Performer
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Arizona Renaissance Festival | 2019 - 2022 | Swimming & Dry Mermaid Performer​​
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Silverton Casino Aquarium | 2022 | Swimming Mermaid Performer
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival | 2021 | Swimming Mermaid Performer
Pageantry
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Miss Mermaid USA 2021-2023 Winner 2nd Runner Up; awarded Best In Water
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King & Queen of the Seas 2022-23, Winner, Sea Queen of Arizona
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Winner Miss Mermaid USA Arizona 2021-2023
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Winner Miss Mermaid USA Texas 2019-2020
Us masters swimming national top 10 finishes
2022 | 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Fly (SCM), 50 Free, 100 Free, 50 Back ,100 Back, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 100 IM (SCY)​
2021 | 50 Free, 100 Free, 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Fly, 100 IM (SCM)
2019 | 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Fly (SCY)
2018 | 50 Fly (SCY)
2017 | 100 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Fly (LCM) 100 Fly (SCY)​
2016 | 50 Free, 100 Free, 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Fly, 100 IM (SCM), 200 Fly (LCM), 100 Fly (SCY)
2015 | 800 Free, 100 Fly (LCM)
2014 | 100 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Fly, 200 Fly (LCM)
2013 | 100 Fly (SCY) ​
Freediving Stats
Dynamic 100-yard breath hold
Static max breath hold 4:31
Dynamic max breath hold 1:57