FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Natalie Almeter

• Natalie’s musical preferences are quite eclectic. Some of her favorite performers include Carrie Underwood, Celtic Thunder, Keith Harkin and Amy Lee.

• Although Natalie loves to dress up, she also is comfortable in a T-shirt and work boots, which she regularly wears on her family’s farm. “I’m a very rounded person,” she laughs.

• Natalie doesn’t have a dog, but she has a pet pig. His name is Henwin. “He loves belly rubs,” she says, smiling. “He’s like a dog. I got him when I was 4.”

• Natalie hasn’t decided upon a college to attend, but does know she wants to stay in Florida.

• Natalie says the favorite musical theater roles she’s had include playing Oliver in “Oliver,” and Snoopy in “Charlie Brown.”

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