Shelley Beattie
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Shelley Beattie (born August 24, 1968 in California, USA) is a former professional female bodybuilder and actress.
Beattie gradually lost her hearing following an aspirin overdose at age three. She was raised in California until age 11, when she moved to Oregon. She was a standout heptathlete and cross country runner in high school. She attended Western Oregon State College in Monmouth, earning a degree in psychology and special education.
Beattie began lifting weights at age 14, and earned her pro card in bodybuilding at age 22 when she won the overall title at the 1990 NPC USA Championship. She finished third in her first professional contest, the 1991 Ms. International. Her best finish in a pro contest was third at the 1992 Ms. Olympia. She retired from competition after the 1993 Ms. Olympia contest. After her retirement from bodybuilding, Beattie competed as a "grinder" on the America³ sailing team (the first all-women's America's Cup team).
Beattie is probably best known for her years as "Siren" on the American Gladiators TV series. Due to her hearing loss, she received visual cues from referee Larry Thompson while competing, and spectators would wave at her (rather than applauding) to acknowledge her performances. She was formerly married to John Romano, a well-known columnist for Muscular Development magazine.
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[edit] Filmography
- American Gladiators (TV Series) - Siren (1992-1996)
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) - Siren
[edit] Contest history
- 1986 - Portland Rose Cup Novice 4th (HW)
- 1987 - Collegiate Emerald Empire 1st (HW)
- 1987 - Portland Rose Cup Novice 3rd (HW)
- 1988 - Portland Rose Cup Novice 3rd (HW)
- 1988 - Oregon Championships 3rd (HW)
- 1989 - Western Oregon Champioships 1st (HW)
- 1989 - Collegiate Emerald Empire 1st (HW)
- 1989 - Vancouver Natural Championships 1st (HW)
- 1989 - Portland Rose Cup Novice 1st (HW)
- 1989 - NPC Emerald Cup 2nd (HW)
- 1989 - Pacific Coast Championships 2nd (HW)
- 1990 - NPC Emerald Cup - Overall winner
- 1990 - NPC USA Championship - 1st (HW & Overall)
- 1991 - IFBB Ms. International - 3rd
- 1991 - IFBB Ms. Olympia - 7th
- 1992 - IFBB Ms. International - 7th
- 1992 - IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd
- 1993 - IFBB Ms. International - 9th
- 1993 - IFBB Ms. Olympia - 7th
[edit] Magazine covers
- December 1990 - MuscleMag International
- January 1991 - NPC News
- March 1993 - Female Bodybuilding
- August 1993 - Muscular Development
- December 1993 - Iron Man
- February 1994 - Muscular Development
- September 1994 - Muscular Development
- November 1994 - Women's Physique World
- January 1998 - Muscular Development
[edit] Reference
- Muscle Mag International (August 1993, no. 134). The Butterfly has Spread it's Wings!. Reg Bradford.
