Friendly Encounters

This is a weekly feature highlighting friends who have met celebs.

This is a different sort of Friendly Encounters, because Michele Mupo (aka Fuchsia) is the friend, but she is also a celeb. I met Michele for the first time last October, but I had been a fan of her work for a while. Recently, Michele was in the recording studio with former WWE champion Mickie James to work on a future project. This is quite a tag-team!
Michele is a dynamo. She writes (music and scripts), sings and represents celebrity talent with her agency. Michele's music can be heard on YouTube and her site. Her site features seven songs, covering different styles. There is even a version of the Star Spangled Banner. I think my favorite is Real.
Mickie's first album can be found at Country Showcase. You can also hear a sample, as well as learn more about Mickie. Mickie's musical career is just starting, but it is going well. She'll be opening for Gretchen Wilson in the near future.
I encourage everyone to give both Michele and Mickie a listen. I also thank Michele for sharing this here.

Michele Mupo and Mickie James in North Brunswick, NJ-July 2010.

Friendly Encounters

This is another in a series of meetings of my friends and celebs.

When I last featured Michele Mupo, I talked about meeting her for the first time at the Ultimate Collectibles Show. After seeing and reading about Michele all over the place, it was great to finally meet her. It has been a few months and I figured it was time for an update from the woman also known as Fuchsia.
Fuchsia's song Keep the Peace on YouTube is getting great response and continues to get more views. It's an excellent song, with a lot of great pictures shown throughout the video. Michele also has a few of her other songs on her MySpace page. My favorite is Never Forever, although I really liked all of them.
Michele recently told me she is busy writing a sitcom (keep me in mind if you need a wacky neighbor). She is also working on her cd.
As if all of that doesn't keep Michele busy enough, she mentioned that she will be on Cynthia Gibb's dvd on vocal lessons. The dvd should be coming out soon from Cool Music, Inc. Somehow I missed Gibbs at the Ultimate Collectibles Show, but Michele didn't (as seen below).
Oh and I almost forgot, Michele Mupo and Associates represent over 50 star clients. Many of her clients are big names in the wrestling industry, but her non-wrestling star list is expanding rapidly.
Michele seems to have her hand in everything. I am just grateful she took a few minutes to give me her update to share with all of you.

Cynthia Gibb and Michele Mupo in Oaks, PA-October 2009.

Stoked to Meet Michael Rodrick

Recently at the Ultimate Collectibles Show in Oaks (PA), I finally met Michele Mupo. Michele was there with actor Michael Rodrick.
Rodrick has had a recurring role as Stokes on tv's 24, among other acting credits. Actors on current tv shows are not common at these conventions. It was interesting to see Rodrick. He had a good line of women and men waiting to spend a few minutes with him.
Rodrick was very cool. He seemed happy to be there and comfortable with the fans. Rodrick's appearance was welcomed by the fans and was a great move for his career. I am sure he gained a bunch of new fans at the show.

Michael Rodrick and me in Oaks, PA-October 2009.

Johngy Meets Fuchsia (Michele Mupo)

I don't remember when I first heard of Michele Mupo. I just remember it seemed like she was all over the place. I saw her in pictures on WrestlingFigs.com. I probably also saw her at various conventions, but I can be oblivious at times and I might have not realized it.
Michele is a multi-talented multi-tasker. She is a singer and songwriter. You can sample her musical talent on her MySpace page. Also, check out 'Keep the Peace' on YouTube.
She also books talent through her company, Michele Mupo Associates. Her client list is filled with great wrestling stars such as Tammy Sytch, Christy Hemme, Terri Runnels and Lanny Poffo. She also has several non-wrestling clients like Michael Rodrick (of tv's 24) and actress Traci Bingham.
While in the Philadelphia area last weekend for Global Traveler magazine, I saw Michele (with Michael Roderick) at the Ultimate Collectibles Show. It was great to finally meet the red-haired dynamo.
Michele has met many fascinating people and is involved in so many things now. I hope to share more of Michele's story here in the future.

Michele Mupo and me in Oaks, PA-October 2009.