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Angelia

Angelia

Angelia
Angelia MGM Betty Boop Impersonator

Name

Angelia M.

Angelia M. was an impersonator who played Betty Boop at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas in the Nevada Area from August 1993 to August 1997.

From November 1998 to June 2002 she worked as a "Betty Boop Impersonator" and "Blondie Boopadoop" impersonator for Bally. Angelia started her career as Betty at the MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park, there she could be seen in person dancing and singing songs such as "I Wanna Be Loved By You" and give autographs, similar to how the Universal Studios Betties work.

Angelia would go around to various gigs as Betty Boop in person and also did a commercial as Betty's voice in 2000 for the Betty Boop slot machines by Bally.

MGM's Grand Hotel closed on September 4, 2000. While working for Bally, she created content for the fictional characters, and assisted in the sales process in terms of promotion of the merchandise. Bally is a slot machine gaming company.

Angelia eventually retired from portraying Betty in 2003, in which was the last time her website was updated. Today she works as a saleswoman.

Quotes

  • Angelia: "Being a Betty Boop impersonator has been a wonderful experience for me."
  • Angelia: "I performed everyday in the park and met lots of people. Maybe I even met you!"
  • Angelia: "As an impersonator I would host live contests, sing, dance and do live presentations."
  • Angelia: "I was born to Boop!"
  • Angelia: "I was just getting in the right mood for that motorcycle..."
  • Angelia: "When somebody else won the grand prize!"
  • Angelia: "I took a journey to the South Africa Gaming Expo in June of 1999 as Betty Boop."
  • Angelia: "Oh well, guess I better stick to cartoons."
  • Angelia: "I was waiting for a ride..."
  • Angelia: "And you'll never guess who picked me up..."
  • Angelia: "Morry Goldstein, President and CEO of Alliance Gaming!"

Media Coverage (1999)

In 1999, Angelia was mentioned in an article titled "Betty Plays Vegas". Betty Boop introduced the world to Bally's first big-money progressive. For the launch of the Betty Boop slots at Harrah's Las Vegas, Bally added a human Betty Boop to the cartoon character. "Betty" was on hand to show players the new game, get her photo taken with them and to flirt and joke as they tried the new slots. Morry Goldstein, president and CEO of Alliance Gaming, stated that people were going to be seeing a lot of the Betty Boop impersonator at promotional events across the industry. Acording to Goldstein, the Betty Boop impersonator was an integral part of promoting the new slot for the casino managers and none other than the Fleischer family, including Max Fleischer's son (Richard Fleischer). Angelia also went to Bally Gaming headquarters and manufacturing facilities periodically to talk to employees. "Betty's great, not only for players and slot managers, but for our company as well." stated Goldstein. "Anyone who talks to her can't come away without smiling."

South Africa Gaming Expo (1999)

In 1999, Angelia took a trip to "South Africa Gaming Expo" as Betty Boop. Bally's booth ended up winning first prize for the best booth. Angelia helped to promote the Betty Boop slot machines, in which she also performed and entertained as Betty.

(2000)

In 2000, Angelia opened up the new Betty Boop slot machines at the Little River Casino. The contest was for a New 2000 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, there were a $500 cash prize drawings every hour from 11am-6am on the grand prize drawing day. The promotion was complete with a commercial with Angelia providing the voice for Betty Boop.

Trivia

  • Her name is pronounced "Ange-lia".
  • In some aspect Angelia is similar to the women who portray Betty Boop for Universal Studios.
  • She had recordings of some Betty Boop songs she sang live on her official website from her live performances as Betty Boop, she sang such songs as "A Wink And A Smile" and "The Broken Record" which was originally recorded by Mae Questel the original voice of Betty Boop.
  • Angelia shared the role of Betty with Diana Rice.
  • "Wink and a Smile" was another song that she often sang as Betty Boop.

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