Meet the New Face of the 2021 Empire State Winter Olympics!

@DianneN (246720)
United States
February 7, 2020 8:21am CST
Our Ice Princess, our granddaughter, auditioned like crazy to be the new face representing the Empire (New York) State Winter Olympics for next year. She was chosen out of many, many girls based on her vivacious personality, her voice, her figure skating, her energy, her past stage experience, her presence, and of course, her adorableness! I’m not exactly sure how she will represent the state of New York, but our older son thinks she will appear on billboards, programs, their website, and in ads. I hope to get more info. She is so excited!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 20
Congratulations to the Ice Princess Diane. She has all reasons to be so excited.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 20
@DianneN She is becoming a star.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@LadyDuck If that’s all it takes to be a star, I’m in!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Thanks, Anna! Part of her audition was running up and down a street outside NYC announcing the Winter Games. . My son told me she loved that the most.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306079)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Feb 20
She has a right to be excited. That's a great honor. Good luck to her as she progresses down this path to the Olympics. I hope to see her on the ice one day.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Thanks, but this has nothing to do with figure skating. She feels like a movie star, her backup to skating go to right now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Feb 20
@just4him Me, too!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306079)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Feb 20
@DianneN Hey, if my picture was plastered on billboards, I'd feel like a movie star too.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (130066)
• India
8 Feb 20
Wow!! There will be money pouring in.......... Great And congrats to your little ice princess.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
I don’t think there will be any money pouring in, but it will be so exciting for her. Many thinks!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
@allknowing It would be nice and help pay her coaches.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
@allknowing Thanks, Grace. I will ask my daughter in law for more information. My son is useless.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Feb 20
Oh my gosh!! Dianne that is wonderful! I am so happy for her. I know you are beaming right now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Our son called with the good news last night! Thank you. She lives for those kinds of things.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Feb 20
@DianneN I know all of you are so proud and so excited.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@simone10 We are! She is such a little gogetter, and always surprises us.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Feb 20
congratulations Ice Princess! I think she will soon be famous!
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Feb 20
@DianneN yes for sure!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Thanks so much! We are so excited for her. She’s such a little go getter. Famous!
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
7 Feb 20
Wow how proud you must all be. Well done to her. Hopefully someone will spot her talents and become her sponsor so that she will become an Olympic Gold. She certainly has the talent! Well done you for your encouragement too!
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
7 Feb 20
@DianneN Why not. We should praise our grandchildren's accomplishments. if we can't do that who else will??? You go for it and brag boast sing from the rooftops ( OK perhaps not sing) Shout!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Feb 20
@garymarsh6 You definitely don’t want to hear me sing. Thanks, Gary.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Thanks, Gary! I hate to brag, but..... her talent has been spotted a long time ago. She’s modeled, performed Off Broadway, was asked to perform in The Ice Skating Theater of NYC, represented the State of NY in Michigan, etc... I hope she continues doing whatever makes her happy.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169925)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Very cool, it will be a kick to see her on billlboards. Did you say she was getting braces soon? I guess if she gets them they will be invisaligh!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169925)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@DianneN Very nice..it is excititng!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
She got pink and purple braces shortly after this photo, and auditioned with them. I guess braces added to her charm as a kid. lol I’m on a high from her right now, and waiting for some exciting news about my grandson. They light up my life!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@snowy22315 Thanks! It is exciting!
much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Feb 20
Oh wow ! Well congratulations to her again - wow wow wow! She already has entertainment experience, so I'm sure she will fulfill her role in representing quite well. That is so awesome - you must be so proud !!
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Feb 20
@DianneN It's always great to hear good news . These are fantastic moments for the kids and parents and grandparents get to toot their horns .
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Thanks! I’m afraid to answer the phone sometimes!. There is always something going on with the kids. We are proud, and she is so excited!!!y
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Feb 20
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48927)
• United States
8 Feb 20
This is such exciting news. congratulations to her
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48927)
• United States
8 Feb 20
@DianneN she’s growing up so fast
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
@Tampa_girl7 She will be 12 in June!
DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! It’s very, very exciting and she’s thrilled!
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
7 Feb 20
I don't know what to day. I am so happy for you. Clap clap to your pretty girl.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
Many thanks! She loves being a star on and off the ice.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
7 Feb 20
@DianneN I also love her to be s star. Clap clap again. I'm so happy for you.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@Alexandoy Thank so much! She works so hard for everything. I’ll let you know when and if she becomes a star.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Feb 20
Not that grandma is as excited or anything like that.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
I’m never, ever excited.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Feb 20
@JohnRoberts No way! I wouldn’t go to all that trouble.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Feb 20
@DianneN I can tell by your blase attitude. Not that you would frame a poster of her or anything like that.
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Merryjoy
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
8 Feb 20
Wow congrats to her
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! She’s extremely excited about that!
DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Feb 20
@resukill22 I love you!
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Merryjoy
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
9 Feb 20
@DianneN even me I was excited too for her
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
8 Feb 20
That's wonderful news. She's one successful girl.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Awww, thanks! She’s a little go getter. It will serve her well in life.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
11 Feb 20
@DianneN Yes, that's for sure.
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Sheiii
@Sheiii (16)
•
8 Feb 20
Wow! Congratulations!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
@Sheiii I think it’s more hard work and persistence that got her to this point rather than luck. However, perhaps a bit of luck helped, too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! She is super thrilled!
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Sheiii
@Sheiii (16)
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8 Feb 20
@DianneN she’s one of those lucky ones who get to experience extraordinary things like this. I wish her all the best,
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Feb 20
That is awesome congratulations to her
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Feb 20
@DianneN your welcome
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! It’s very exciting!
rebelann1949
@rebelann (111162)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Feb 20
Awesome. Congratulations to her and of course you.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111162)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Feb 20
But your the grand dame so you should share some of that victory @DianneN
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! It’s all her.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325693)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Feb 20
That's wonderful news. I'm sure you're just as excited as she is. Or maybe even more so.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks! I’m pretty sure we are all equally excited! This is a big deal.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325693)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 20
@DianneN Very big I would think.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Feb 20
Yay! I know a star now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Lol!
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Feb 20
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
8 Feb 20
Great news. Wishing her all the best for the State Winter Olympics.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
8 Feb 20
Thanks so much!
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
10 Feb 20
@DianneN My pleasure.
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Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
•
8 Feb 20
what an honor to have a grandaughter representing New York! You must be one proud grandma:) Congrats Miss.D!
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Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
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8 Feb 20
@DianneN she will become a big star someday.
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