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Apparently, the scene does have some truth to it.
“She gave me a gift — that leopard jacket I wore in the video. She gave it to me because she hopes it gives me luck,” Meili explains.
“In her teenage years, Katy’s mom gave her a leopard jacket and it brought her luck.”
Not that Meili will need luck. She’s been performing for years now as a sing- er, dancer and actor in community theater productions. In addition to singing for au- diences on a tour through China, she’s
Center. She also played Dainty June in Palace Theatre’s production of Gypsy. Both productions were directed by Larry Reitzer, a television writer for such shows as Ugly Betty and Melissa & Joey, and
acting ability,” Reitzer states.
“Meili is a terrific role model for young
(Above) Meili says that she and Katy Perry have more than looks and a knack for performing arts in common. Both were nicknamed “turtle” by their mothers. (Left) The song and video commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. Pikachu, along with its younger counterpart, Pichu, make cameos in the video. IMAGE COURTESY ASTANIA CAPUTO AND THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL
starred as Princess Jasmine in Center Stage Dance Alliance’s production of Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s Performing Arts
someone whom Meili views as a mentor. “I saw Meili perform in a talent show at the Palace Theatre and was immediate- ly impressed by her incredible voice and
women and her desire to work hard and push herself — and then, push herself even further — impresses me every day.”
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