Rochester Woman Headed to Superbowl Halftime Show
By: Caroline Tucker
Updated: January 28, 2013
More
than a hundred million people are expected to watch the Superbowl
half-time show as Beyonce takes the stage.
And
a Rochester woman will be performing alongside the superstar.
"This
is one day right here. This was all about the face," said Mariah
English, contest winner.
20-year
old Mariah English has an eye for fashion and fun.
"One
eye closed, one eye open with glasses on," said English, as she
described her photographs.
Mariah's
theme - a pop-art style. She did the makeup and the camera work.
"And
I just jumped right on it. What see Beyonce? Yes!" said
English.
She
posted her pictures online for Pepsi's Halftime Show
contest.
Thousands
of people entered but only 50 were chosen.
After
a couple weeks, Mariah got the call of her dreams -- to perform with
her inspiration, Beyonce.
"I
was just speechless and a few hours later I am like I am going to New
Orleans. I was just so happy," said English.
Mariah
says she is not a dancer but was a cheerleader at Wilson Magnet.
She
hopes that helps her shine before the national audience.
"Dance
with her that would be really cool Like so everybody could see me and
her side by side that would be like amazing!!!" said English
excitedly.
Mariah
is studying fashion merchandising and would love to be a celebrity
stylist.
She
looks up to Beyonce.
"I
just love her persona , who she is how she carries herself,"
said English.
She
doesn't know if or when she'll get to meet the superstar.
"It's
amazing, it is really amazing. Like I feel so blessed," said
English.
But
her bag is almost packed and she'll be at the dress rehearsals
starting on Thursday.


