Hollywood Meets Arlewood!
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
By Camillia Harris.
Who is Arle? Derived from Arletha, she is the next best thing hitting the online airwaves.
For those that don’t have a visual, in my opinion, Arle mirrors the actress by the name of Stacey Dash with an Ethiopian appeal signifying grace and beauty. This phenomenal woman has her own unique flawless identity. The Bay Springs, MS native, describes herself as an entertainers’ entertainer. Being a nurturer by spirit, she engulfs the melodies of others’ happiness. In speaking with Arle about her home town, she says, “I love home, it’s peaceful and its my hideaway for total rejuvenation”.
Arle describes herself as being free-spirited, talkative, and a go-getter.
She says she has the edge of a city/country girl all wrapped up in one. Arle states that her character name came from a friend. He would always describe her as being just a step away from Hollywood, due to her style, charisma, character, and class. She states that when he sees her, he would say, “Welcome to Hollywood”, so he decided to format her into the diva that Hollywood was missing and call her “Arlewood”. Another friend consistently asked her about a internet show that was becoming very popular, where the host combined character distinctions and various self intros. With fine tuning all the courage and the support from those that had a vision and great outlook on the future of Arle Michels, she was given the suggestion to videotape herself. Arle knew that center of attention seemed to follow her, especially when she walked into a room. In framing these various mental notes,” Welcome 2 Arlewood”, was developed.
After working in the school system and being an advocate for children with no voice, she knew that she had mission to accomplish. She mentions that it was hard to leave her students. After losing her job with a day notice, she realized that now was the time to venture and step out on faith. Keeping in mind that change is a challenge, she states, “I’m definitely not one that’s going to jump off the building”. Behind Arle stands great recognition and accomplishments. She did an episode on “House of Payne”, by Tyler Perry. Arle stated that while looking at Oprah and Tyler, made her realize that personal success is defined in paving your own way. She said, she needed to make her own individualized platform, specific to Arle. Having great support and outstanding successful parents, she knows that the sky is the limit.
Arle says, “Welcome 2 Arlewood is a variety show and it is evolving as I go”. Arlewood takes you into the lives, the minds, and the characters of different individuals. Some may relate and some may not, but you will understand. Welcome 2 Arlewood is nothing like anything else. However, you can get a feel for similarity, if you can think back to the “Tracy Ulman Show”, “In Living Color”, and a mixture of “Regis & Kelly”. The characters will have you laughing and yearning for more. Arle mentions that she is working towards her ultimate goal of 8 characters. Please allow me to introduce the characters, as she introduced them to me.
Arle-The Diva Herself
Shockqueenetta – Tiger Wood’s African-American mistress
Brie – The Boojie Reporter
Honey Seville – Young lady that is trapped in the 70′s
With her next season, she wants to introduce a guy, an elderly lady and a real country girl called, Candy Cane Buckles. Currently she is still internalizing and working the roles.
Arle wants to continue to strive for a variety show mixed with hosting and celebrity interviews. She believes that laughter is food for the soul, and at times she is okay with raw and uncut.
Arle says that her father advised her to never feel bad and in any environment never feel embarrassed. He states, “You need to be able to feel good despite your circumstances, whether you’re in the penthouse or the outhouse”. Arle states, “I want people to feel comfortable and I hope to never appear offensive in any manner.”
As the interviewer with the pen, I must say that Arle is hilarious, yet a great speaker with a presence that demands attention. Arle definitely kept my fingers moving. I’m sure I could write a book on Arle with sequels. I could tell just from interviewing her, that her passion for speaking symbolizes her talent in acting. Some of Arle’s upcoming projects are sure to be worth your time and money. Arle will be featured in a play called, “Torn”, From July 14th – 18th at 14th Street Playhouse in Atlanta. Some of the featured cast includes Arle, Dorsey Levens (Super Bowl champ), Ryan Stewart (2 Live Stews), Corinne Van Ryck de Groot (Prize
Fighter/American Gladiator) and Koran Joseph Riley (Former NFL
Player/Actor). Arle will also be working on a pilot, where she will co-host, interviewing people that have traveled abroad with no return, which are considered to be, ex-patriots.
Arle talks about all the places she has been and all the places she plans to go. She states, “With all the opportunities that have presented themselves to me and those that are yet to come, I say, “Arlelujah”.
Arle ends with stating, everyone needs an outlet, an emotional freedom outlet. I want to be inspirational to others. I want people to know that they too can dream and allow those dreams and goals to foster into to great personal successes. I hope to always encourage and be of Great Spirit to those that may idol my personal stance as a woman. I want people to know that my start was my own personal perseverance. I’m a people pleaser. I like to know how you feel, what you are thinking, and what you like and may not like.”
Arle mentions that she wants to take the show from “Arlewood” to “Arleworld”. She wants to showcase her own fan base of Arlewood citizens.
Tune into the shows on YouTube to get a feel for this natural born artist, and
Please stay tuned to more on “Welcome 2 Arlewood”!
Contact Info:
Arle Michel
Email: arlemichel@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/Welcome2Arlewood
Ph: 678-428-2100
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Very nice article on Arle. I enjoyed all of her Welcome 2 Arlewood episodes. You never know what you’re going to get with Arle. She’s very talented and diverse.
I said it and I must say it again, thank you for such a great article, Camilla. You are doing wonderful and an awesome job of introducing Atlanta’s fresh and new talented people. Arle Michel is truly an icon for super stardom. It’s great to know the thoughts of this new and upcoming superstar. I will be sure to check out welcome2 Arlewood. Thank you for the exsposure, because without you telling about this upcoming superstar I would not have known as much as I know now. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Great article, Camilla. You are doing an amazing job of showcasing Atlanta’s up and coming superstars and Arle Michel its definitely headed for super stardom. I’ve seen every episode of Welcome 2 Arlewood and the show is hilarious. There is a large growing audience on her facebook fan page at http://www.Facebook.com/Welcome2Arlewood so be sure to become a fan so you’ll know when the new episodes come out. Congratulations, Arle! Can’t wait for your next episode.