Caterina Mete
Caterina Mete | |
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 Mete in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 10 September 1980 Australia |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Member of | The Wiggles |
Caterina Mete (born 10 September 1980) is an Australian dancer, singer, choreographer and children's entertainer who is a member of the children's band the Wiggles.[1]
Early career
Mete began dancing at the age of seven, beginning with tap, jazz and ballroom dancing. Her early employment included cheerleading for the Melbourne Storm.[2]
The Wiggles
In 2003, she became a Wiggly dancer, successfully auditioning to play Dorothy the Dinosaur for the Wiggles in a separate spin-off show. In this role, she caught the attention of the Wiggles and became a regular dancer for the group, performing in recordings and touring with the group to perform in live shows.[3] She also performed choreography for the group, and played a key role in spotting Lachlan Gillespie who became a member of the group.[4]
In 2021, the Wiggles sought to increase diversity in the group by adding four additional supporting members. Shortly after this change Emma Watkins, one of the main group members left the group. This caused Tsehay Hawkins to be moved into Watkins' role as Yellow Wiggle, while Mete assumed Hawkins' role as a Red Wiggle.[5][1]
Personal life
In February 2024, Mete announced her pregnancy with twin girls conceived through IVF with a de-identified donor.[6] On June 25, she gave birth to identical twin daughters Dolly and Gigi.[7]
Discography
References
- ^ a b "Characters". The Wiggles. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "How to be a dinosaur – Dance Australia". www.danceaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Bendall, Susan (September–November 2021). "Caterina Mete gives Susan Bendall the wobble on a being a wiggle". Dance Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ Sell, Bronwyn (22 June 2014). "Wiggles on top again". NZ Herald.
- ^ Michael, Doyle (19 October 2021). "Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins quits, to be replaced by 15-year-old Tsehay Hawkins". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Wiggles star's adorable twin pregnancy announcement". 28 February 2024.
- ^ "The Wiggles star Caterina Mete announced her pregnancy".