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Celia Merendi

Age: 23
Location: New York, NY

Silvano Merendi (Celia’s father)
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 48

Celia was born for ballet and by age 14 was studying at the Royal Ballet School in London. Even a serious injury and a shortage of funds haven’t stood in the way of Celia chasing her ballerina dreams. She works three jobs — as a cocktail waitress, hostess and dog walker — just to support herself while auditioning for her big break. And Celia’s childhood was anything but conventional: Her parents split due to her mom’s mental illness; she was raised solely by her gay father, Silvano, and his recently deceased partner. Celia’s dad has always been her biggest fan, and vice versa. These two will work hard at every turn not to let each other down.



Watch interviews with Celia and Silvano.

Voted off 3/7. Watch an interview with Celia and her dad.

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lossen up a little
Posted by mztinkerbell258 Apr 08, 2008 10:19 am ET
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congratulations!! this is your aunt nancys sister in law. i watched you and your dad on the program, you guys KICKED ****!keep following your dreams. from patty
Posted by lisamjetter1 Mar 14, 2008 10:41 pm ET
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good luck to the BEST CELIA AND SILVANO
ciao
Posted by italianomiami Mar 05, 2008 6:46 pm ET
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Hey you two, it was so fun to watch you on TV... GREAT JOB! You can bet we will keep watching and voting in Pennsylvania!

Take care and best wishes, Lynda & Melissa
Posted by jmg173 Mar 05, 2008 3:04 pm ET
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vote for silvano and` celia they are the best and they deserve to win
Posted by italianomiami Mar 04, 2008 8:53 am ET
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YOU HAVE NOW GOT A FAN CLUB GOING... YOU BOTH LOOKED GREAT, KEEP UP THE GOOD RYTHEM, AND THE FABULOUS STEPS... SMILE...YOU WILL GO TO THE END.. MIAMI IS ROOTING FOR YOU...YOU ARE ALREADY WINNERS!!!!LOVE MARTHA
Posted by MARTHALINO Mar 03, 2008 12:46 am ET
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You guys did awesome!!!!!!!!!! we're doing everything we can to get everyone in miami to vote for you!!! lol we love you both very very much .... you're not getting eliminated!
Marian, Gary, Megan, Cathy, Lauren, Mima, and Dolly =)
Posted by qtgirl21690 Mar 01, 2008 4:04 pm ET
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You two were great, you're gonna make it through and show 'em all who they're dealing with...the best father/daughter team they've ever seen! Hugs - Lynda
Posted by Ldrew Mar 01, 2008 11:30 am ET
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You are the best, la la la!
xox
Posted by celiasbiggestfan Mar 01, 2008 1:43 am ET
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WHOO-HOO Celia and Silvano! We can't wait to watch you both knock everyone's socks off tonight! I'm so happy for both of you! I know you are going to ROCK!!!!

Mucho Amor y Suerte,

kristi
Posted by kristi1206 Feb 29, 2008 4:28 pm ET
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nyc is all about you Celia!!!! from your roomie to your hairstylist........we love you & supporting you. Go Girl!!!
Posted by ny2010 Feb 29, 2008 2:46 pm ET
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go celia and silvano!
we love you!
xoxo, buick and nancy
Posted by buickaudra33 Feb 28, 2008 9:46 pm ET
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Silvano and CeCe
This is Lindsay's father Ed. I cannot tell you how proud I am of CeCe and the job you did with her. She is truly blessed having you in her life. Job well done.
Ed
Posted by j4fcowboy Feb 28, 2008 11:11 am ET
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YO SILVANO SOLDANO
THIS IS YOUR FAVORITE AUNT MARIE. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. YOU CRAZY THING. YOUR A GREAT COOL DAD AND I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE MY VOTE. SO SHOW THEM WHAT YOU GOT! SHOW THEM THAT NEW YORK HUTZSPAH! BRING HOME THE MONEY BABY! AND WHEN YOU WIN YOU CAN COME UP TO BROWARD AND TAKE ME TO DINNER FOR MY BELATED BON VOYAGE -LOL-
LOVE YOU
CORINNE
Posted by onepuglvr Feb 27, 2008 8:05 pm ET
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I am so rooting for you two and am marshaling everyone I can, through whatever means possible, to bring out the vote. You are so very talented Celia; Silvano, you have been my friend for years and both of you are family to me--you know I love you two. I will be there on Friday, in front of the TV, phone in hand, cheering you on to victory!!!
Follow your dreams...they are the stuff reality is made of...
love and peace, Darlene
Posted by choodledog Feb 26, 2008 8:51 pm ET
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Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous! Celia & Silvano the dynamic dance duo! All of Miami is supporting you! Silvano, we all miss you so much, it's been too quiet around here. Hugs & Sunshine to the both of you! Lynda & Rick
Posted by Ldrew Feb 26, 2008 12:39 pm ET
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oh yea!!!

O.M.G.
Posted by npcroner Feb 24, 2008 12:58 am ET
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hey baby girl and my man Silvano!!!

I have been blessed with opportunity to get to know the 2 of you and I LOVE YOU TO DEATH! What beautiful people you are and I am so glad this 'competition' started a wonderful friendship! Do your thing!

-Noelle-
Dream foralways
Live for now
Posted by npcroner Feb 24, 2008 12:39 am ET
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