Sophie Mei - Performer, Presenter & Actress
Sophie has combined her studies at school where she acheived tirteen G.C.S.E’s and 4 A-levels, and university (BA Philosphy and Italian) with her ongoing versatile involvement in the media - through performance, writing and training - to lay foundations for a career in acting, presenting and dancing. She has a history of achievement in each of these demonstrating creativity, drive and enthusiasm as well as a rare skill for identifying and meeting unique challenges.
Twenty-one-year-old Sophie Mei, from Sheffield, shot to stardom on the popular TV show
Britain’s got talent. Her
determination and talent in belly dancing saw her reach the semi finals where she gained world-wide accolades, along with
Simon Cowell’s declaration that Sophie has:
“Absolute star quality”.
Sophie recently sat on the elite judging panel of the biggest bellydancing championship in Europe,
Raqs Britannia, with founder
Miles Copeland (former manager of the Police and Sting) and she has played a pivotal role in bringing to Sheffield
Raqs Britannia 2010. Sophie, who is mixed race (Chinese and English) is an
established teacher in the art of belly dancing and
an experienced TV presenter, having presented her own
documentary in Egypt for YTV. She is soon to produce a bellydancing health-fitness DVD. Sophie has trained extensively with Sheffield Theatres, Contact Manchester, as well as workshops at RADA, SKY Television and the Third Angel Theatre Company. Very recently Sophie has filmed with Channel 4’s
Hollyoaks. She has also been appointed ambassador for GirlGuiding UK and Sheffield’s bid for the City of Culture 2013. Sophie is soon to launch a Dance School franchise, also aimed at children and schools, and a range of instructional and informative bellydance DVDS.
From Bellydancer to businesswoman - Sophie has been shortlisted for ‘Young Business Person of the Year’ (Sheffield Chamber of Commerce) and is a ‘Future 100 - social entrepreneur’ winner 2009. She has also completed a business course with the Prince’s Trust.
For further details about Sophie, please visit
www.sophiemei.net