Isle of Man schoolgirl becomes an anime star in Japan
Rebecca Flint, 14 – aka Beckii Cruel – is an internet hit among anime fans and her debut album is tipped to top Japanese charts.
Like most 14-year-old girls, Rebecca Flint likes to dress up and dance. But unlike most girls, she records and posts her performances on YouTube…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/07/rebecca-flint-anime-beckii-cruel
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