Daily Press

What’s it like to be a professional mermaid and pirate?

NORFOLK — Some people actually do grow up to be mermaids and pirates. Both brought a little magic and fantasy to Hampton Roads over the weekend at the 47th annual Harborfest. Nicole Mangune and ...
People

I'm a Professional Mermaid: Woman Opens Up About Life in the Water, Including Dives in Her $6K Tail (Exclusive)

Over eight years, Brandee Anthony has built an aquatic empire around mermaiding Brandee Anthony Media; Vero Beach Mermaid/TikTok Brandee Anthony decided to try mermaiding for content on her Periscope, ...
KSL

Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah

PROVO — A Provo woman who has competed internationally as a mermaid and scored high honors while doing it is leading the charge on an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring swimmers to be recognized ...
People

Professional Mermaid Reveals Results of Shocking Breath-Training She Endured to 'Live in the Water' for Her Job (Exclusive)

Mermaid Elle, a.k.a. Elle Jimenez, tells PEOPLE about the highs and lows of working as a professional mermaid Darren Joshua Photography Mermaid Elle — a.k.a. Elle Jimenez — opens up to PEOPLE about ...
Fox Business

Florida-based 'busiest mermaid in the world' is paid $10K an hour for some performances

A woman who grew up terrified of the ocean is now a professional mermaid — making thousands of dollars in a short period of time. Elle Jimenez is a 34-year-old mermaid originally from Puerto Rico. She ...
The Daily Californian

In another life, I was a mermaid

I can’t swim. Not even a little bit. And yet, I’m fully convinced I would’ve made an amazing mermaid. Now, you might think not being able to swim is a deal-breaker for official mermaid status, but I ...