About “Granny” The first puppet created by DerRic, Granny is the oldest and perhaps dearest. Inspired by his  real-life grandmother, Granny is the loving ‘ring leader’ of the entire puppet roster, sometimes strict, and always spunky. She sports attitude, and being a respected Elder, tends to get away with lots. Granny lives time-honored Aboriginal customs and dances Traditional Ladies’ Buckskin at Pow Wow. She’ll even be donning a new white buckskin outfit for this year’s National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. “If you have a dream and follow it, one day it will come true,” says Granny, who is living a dream of her own by Co-hosting the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. About “Wind Dancer” A typical 16-year-old girl from Siksika Nation, Wind Dancer’s life is all about school, boys, being a diva, and Pow Wow. She dances Jingle Dress and is learning to sing, with hopes of following in the traditional footsteps of her loved and respected Granny. A little bit shy when it comes to boys, Wind Dancer’s long lustrous hair can act as a shield to hide behind. She is very excited – and also nervous – about meeting Adam Beach, after having watched all his movies and developing a big crush on him… “Do you know if Adam Beach has a girlfriend?????” she asked when discovering Adam was hosting. Then she added “I hope he likes my hair!” “Do you think he’ll like my hair??” Media Release January 2007 -------- DerRic Starlight Comedian, Puppeteer, Writer, and Performer FROM Tsuu’Tina First Nation Calgary, Alberta DerRic is in the news again with 2 exciting new projects. National Aboriginal Achievement Awards Edmonton March 16 2007 DerRic Starlight and his Puppet Characters “Wind Dancer “and “Granny” have been signed to Co-Host the Awards Show along with actor and Star Adam Beach. The Show takes place at The Jubilee Auditorium and will be broadcast Live via Global Television Network. Pre-promotion and TV advertising begins in Feb 07, with Granny, Wind Dancer and DerRic Starlight on location in Edmonton going thru their zany and loveable mad-cap adventures and dilemmas, on their way to the Big Show! Wapose Bay T.V. Series on A.P.T.N. Wins Gemini Award DerRic Starlight has been involved with The Wapose Bay Series since it began. DerRic’s multiple character voiceovers have been an integral part of the shows success. The series is now airing in full rotation and with audience demand steadily increasing; Wapose Bay the series is becoming an audience favorite. The Gemini Award is again proof positive of the deep knowledge, dedication, and intense artistry that Derric Starlight brings to all his Entertainment Projects. For More information and Media Interviews Call: Manager Eddie Birkett at C.M.A. Entertainment Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Phone: 204-982-7664 Fax: 204-942-0358 Email: eddie@bookmyact.com www.BookMyAct.com