Underwater it feels like time stops. It’s just you, the water, a peaceful silence and a vast world of wonders waiting to be explored. When I Mermaid, I feel like I am one with the water. The water will never box you, label you nor judge you just like how the society does. There is no such thing as social status, occupation, age, gender or race. Underwater everyone is equal. It is nothing but a communion of souls. That’s why I am very passionate with Mermaiding and I strive to bring Mermaiding closer to everyone especially Filipinos. Not only that being a magical creature gives us a louder voice to inspire people to take care of our marine resources, but Mermaiding brings out that inner child in you. I want people to never forget that no matter how the world try to rob them of their hopes and dreams, they can just always look deep down inside and they will always find a spark of magic and hope. I am a Pinay Mermaid because in my veins flow the blood of a Filipina. Compassionate, brave, and resilient. My story resonates the stories of the typical young Filipina women who don’t have much, but with a heart that burns with passion. As I grow my tail and live my dreams, so as I hope to make others Mermaid dream also come true and find the magic that lies within their soul.
Maria Josephine Amarie Tolentino Age: 33 years old Residence: Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines
Mermaid Instructor Mermaid Performer for Events and Parties Mermaid Model Mermaid Character for TV Shows Actress and Mermaid Double for TV Shows
Mermaid Amarie is an ocean lover and marine conservation advocate. Aside from caring for our oceans, she uses her platform to bring the Mermaiding lifestyle closer to every Filipino. With her fins and tails, she encourages everyone to believe that they can create their own magic and bring it with them wherever they go. She is a firm believer that we are all heroes in our stories. That we are more than the stereotypes and the labels that the society impose on us.
Professional Licenses
SSI Mermaid Instructor SSI React Right, First Aid, CRP, AED, O2 Responder Level 3 IMSIA Mermaid Level 2 AIDA Freediver CMAS Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver CMAS Open Water SCUBA Diver
With the hopes of reaching out other Mermaids, she founded Mermaids PH, the Philippines’ first Mermaids/Mermen Community in the country. They actively host Mermaid meet-ups, clean up drives, outreach events and photoshoots.
COMPETITIONS • Coral Ambassador Winner World Mermaid Championship 2019 • Grand Winner Seazoned Philippines Costume Dive Contest 2017
PROJECTS 2020
2018
2019
2017
Engkanto IV - A Halloween Contest Quarantine Edition Mermaids PH Kickoff Party Something Fishy - Online Live Sessions with the following episodes: Evolve - Body Positivity and Mermaid Prosthetics Fish of Mind - Coping with Stress During the Pandemic Fish Out of Water - On Online Mermaid Meetup Mermaid Crown Basics MerMomma Knows Best - Learning Amidst the Pandemic Tail Talk - Everything About Mermaid Tails Trove - Showcasing Mermaid Collections
Maki Paskong Saya: Christmas Gift Giving to Kids of Indigenous Tribe Engkanto III Mermaids Summer Getaway and Cleanup Event Summer Mermaid Swim with Kids of Indigenous Tribe Multiple Mermaids Meetup and Swim Together
Multiple Mermaids Meetup and Swim Together Events Mermaids PH in My Fairy Tail Love Story Movie Presscons, Malltours and Red Carpet Showing Valentines Outreach to Pediatric Cancer Patient Kids Halfway House Mermaids Summer Getaway, Photo and Docushoot Mermaids Marine Camp and Cleanup Event Mermaid Tail Giveaway Mermaid CleanUp Event Engkanto II
Multiple Mermaids Meetup and Swim Together Events A Mermaid’s Tale - Mermaids Getaway and Photoshoot Event Engkanto - Mermaids Turn Into Filipino Mythical Creatures Photoshoot Christmas Outreach to less fortunate kids in Pasay
FEATURES & APPEARANCES International
Fins Magazine - Issue No. 2 and 4, 2020 Mermaid Myth video for Ocean Institute Maritime Fest, 2020 Mermaid Sign Project, 2020 World Mermaid Championship Magazine, 2019
National Media Outlets and Publications GMA Channel 7 Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, 2019, 2020 Unang Hirit, 2019 ABS-CBN Channel 2 Rated K, 2018, 2020 Umagang Kay Ganda, 2019 Wansapanatym, 2018 IBC Channel 13 Tutok Trese, 2019 UNTV Channel 4 UNTV News, 2019 GCTV Channel 185 Libangan ni Juan, 2018 WheninManila.com, 2019 BPO Radio, 2018 Edge Davao Newspaper, 2018 Regal Entertainment Media Outlets, 2018
SOCIAL MEDIA REACH Flipping Video - 84,000 views Underwater Posing Video - 50,000 views Underwater Fight Video - 43,000 views Pool Freediving Practice Video - 32,000 views Tingloy Freediving Video - 33,000 views Mermaid Swimming Video - 31,000 views Underwater Bar Video - 26,000 views Underwater Stunt Video - 24,000 views Underwater Dancing - 22,000 views Freediving Video Black - 98,000 views Pool Mermaid Video - 6,900 views Freediving Video Black 2 - 67,000 views Mermaid Video - 5,600 views
Mermaid Class
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Anne Guimaran Shaira Yalung Anthony Caballero Gennie Lee Raphael Fauni
Let’s work together! SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTACT
facebook.com/amarie.tolentino facebook.com/thepinaymermaid
09061394897 thepinaymermaid@gmail.com
facebook.com/groups/mermaidsPH2017 instagram.com/mermaid.amarie youtube.com/c/mermaidamarie
www.mermaidamarie.com