Mermaid Michelle

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 the 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
​​    PADI  |  Open Water Scuba
​NAUI   |   Mermaid Level 1
NAUI   |   Mermaid Level 2

Mermaid Performance Experience

TV & Film

Janus Productions/Kabel Eins  |  Abenteuer Leben   |  2024  |  Main protagonist
Netflix   |   MerPeople   |   2023  |   Title Sequence; Supporting character​

Performance Highlights

Atlantis Bahamas |  2022  |  Swimming Mermaid Performer
Arizona Renaissance Festival   |   2019 - 2022  |   Swimming & Dry Mermaid Performer​​
Silverton Casino Aquarium   |   2022  | Swimming Mermaid Performer
Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival   |   2021  |   Swimming Mermaid Performer

Pageantry

• Miss Mermaid USA 2021-2023 Winner 2nd Runner Up; awarded Best In Water

• King & Queen of the Seas 2022-23, Winner, Sea Queen of Arizona

• Winner Miss Mermaid USA Arizona 2021-2023

• 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