Teen raps on fame's door!

Oct 5 2005 By Anna Jeys, Birmingham Mail

TEENAGER Chloe Miller's talent was last on show in front of millions on national TV and now the youngster will be taking centre stage in a Solihull production.

The teenager last appeared on ITV's reality show Rock Around the Block when her whole family learned how to be rappers in a bid to win £5,000 cash.

Now the Kings Norton youngster will be taking the spotlight all on her own in a production of Dick Whittington next month.

Chloe, her mum Trudy, dad Gary and brother Mitch had to rap to Sir Mix-A-Lot's Baby Got Back in front of a crowd of strangers and bagged the huge cash prize for their efforts.

Now Chloe is hoping for similar success in her first acting role and wants to enrol in a performing arts school after her GCSEs in a bid to become an actress.

Chloe, who attends Kings Norton Girls School, said: "I am really looking forward it. It is going to be really fun. I was really shocked when I got the part because I didn't actually go for that role. I am a bit nervous though and I am just hoping I don't mess it up.

"I really enjoyed being in Rock Around the Block, it was a great experience. Although when I first found out we were going to be on it, I wanted to kill my brother for entering us."

The production, by Birmingham-based dance company Youth Onstage, will be staged at the Dovehouse Theatre, Solihull, from November 16-19.

The theatre company is looking for new members and will be holding an open day at the Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre, in Monument Road, on December 4.

For tickets or information, call Judy Petty on 07944 549647.