In July 2024, 17-year-old Corinne Marie Meyrat won eight categories at the international iPOPi (International Presentation of Performers) Entertainment Industry Awards Night Gala. She placed first in singing, second runner-up in TV commercials, first runner-up in Head Shots, first runner-up in Self Tape, third runner-up in Actress of the Year, second runner-up in TV Beauty, first runner-up in Teen Fashion, and second runner-up in Teen Model of the Year. She also received a scholarship to the prestigious New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. After receiving the awards, Corinne received 31 calls from talent agents. Next summer, she will go to New York, live in a dorm, and spend a month at the conservatory, where she will take part in an intensive acting program.
“My first memory of being on stage is when I was six years old,” Corinne says. “I’ve loved being on stage ever since.”
While many of Corinne’s friends prepare to head off to various colleges, Corinne dreams of becoming a professional entertainer. This is not just a daydream. Behind that dream is a lot of determination and hard work. There’s also considerable financial expense involved. One of the expenses includes a professional portfolio, with her photos taken by Shea Ann Photography in McKinney. Other expenses include fees for signing with agents. Currently, Corinne’s agents include Clutts in Dallas, MSGSMT (MGMT) in California, MMG Modeling in New York, and WHO in California.
A beautiful singing voice, natural beauty, excellent acting ability, and charisma do not guarantee success. But Corinne has another advantage: self-confidence.
"I trust myself,” she says. “I have a vision, and I believe in the process."
Corinne also writes music and enjoys collaborating with her mother’s cousin in Austin, who writes and produces music.
Corinne sometimes finds herself living two lives. Recently, after spending two days in a recording studio, she rushed to school to attend her algebra class.
Independent by nature, Corinne works at a restaurant making pizza. Much of her time is spent fundraising. After playing the character Anna in Frozen for the Children’s Advocacy Center in a local parade, Roger Williamson Foundation Repair made a generous donation. She also reaches out to the community by attending meetings, where she sings and acts to raise additional funds to offset expenses.
One of the best things Corinne feels she has going for her is her loving family. Having been raised in a happy home—complete with two dogs, including an adorable King Charles Spaniel—has led to her keen sense of self-confidence and self-assurance.
This talented and beautiful young woman has everything going for her. It is obvious she is destined to be a major star.
"I trust myself,” she says. “I have a vision, and I believe in the process."