Miranda Wilking, or famous by the stage name Miranda Derrick, is well-known as an American dancer, actress, and TikTok star who is active in the Hollywood industry.
She is also popular for making her appearance in the reality show So You Think You Can Dance Season 12.
Besides that, she is a dance instructor at International Dance Academy Hollywood-IDA.
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Career
Miranda Derrick started her career at an early age by dancing. She developed her enthusiasm for dancing and learned how to perform nicely.
After that, she appeared in the movie of Oz the Great and Powerful as a cameo character in 2013. This appearance made her begin to be popular in the United States and overseas.
In this case, she began by creating a TikTok account and an Instagram account. She made attractive content to post her dance videos and creative content.
She uploaded content regularly to get a good response from the audience. With her effort, she gained popularity on the internet so fast.
Miranda got a huge number of followers on social media after numerous content went viral. She is popular as a TikTok star and Instagram star.
Further, she made her television debut on the 12th season entitled So You Think You Can Dance. With this in mind, she gained attention from her fans and audience worldwide.
After her participation in television reality shows, Miranda worked with big-name celebrities such as Flo-Rida and Katy Perry.
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Profile
- Real Name: Miranda Wilking
- Stage Name: Miranda Derrick
- Nickname: Miranda
- Birthday: February 24, 1997
- Birthplace: Michigan, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Actress, Dancer, TikTok Star
- Education: Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts, Michigan University
- Hobbies: Traveling, Dancing, and Singing
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @itsmirandaderrick
- TikTok: @itsmirandaderrick
- YouTube: @itsmiranda_derrick
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 170 cm (5‘7”)
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
- Body Measurements: 34-26-34 (Bust-34, Waist-26, and Hips-34 in inches)
- Shoe Size: 6 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: Dean Wilking
- Mother: Kelly Wilking
- Brother: –
- Sister: Melanie Wilking
Husband, Boyfriend & Dating History
James Derrick
She has been in a relationship with dancer James Derrick for a long time. They have performed on various projects, events, and social media presence as dancers.
James and Miranda are tied as husband and wife (married couple). Unfortunately, there is no significant information about the exact wedding date of Miranda and James.
Net Worth
Her net worth is around $2 million. Her primary income is a dancing career and TikTok.
YouTube
According to Social Blade, she earns around $265 thousand to $4.2 thousand monthly or about $3.2 thousand to $50.9 thousand yearly from her YouTube channel’s revenue.
Controversies
Allegedly Being Involved in a Cult
In March 2022, her family stated that she has been brainwashed by her talent management company, 7M.
The founder of 7M is Robert Shinn, who also led Shekinah International church which Miranda and her husband are members to.
Earlier, her father, mother, and sister uploaded a tearful Instagram video claiming that she cannot be contacted for a year already.
They also claimed that she’s controled by whoever making her afraid.
She is believed to live with her husband in an apartment, but also spends time at the Shinn home that’s located in north Hollywood and costs approximately $3.5 million.
Miranda denied the allegation that she’s being held against her will and the deteriorating relationship with her family.
On the other hand, the talent management company and Robert Shinn also refuted strongly that they run a cult.
Facts
- Miranda started her career as a dancer after she debuted in the TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
- She runs a YouTube channel with her sister titled Wilking Sisters.
- Miranda is an Instructor of Dance at the International Dance Academy Hollywood.
- According to internet sources, she also works as an actress at Envision Entertainment Partners.
- She is also a teaching assistant at Pepperdine University.
- Miranda is active at The Movement Talent Agency to further her professional career.
- She is a former popular group dancer at Detroit Pistons.
- Not only dances and acts, but she also serves as a host at Radio Disney.
- She made her debut in movies such as Oz the Great and Powerful as a cameo.
- Her ideal type is…
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Movies
- Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), as a cameo
TV Series
- Piperazzi (Piperazzi YouTube Channel | 2018), as herself
- So You Think You Can Dance (Fox | 2016), as herself
TV Shows
- The Aroyyo Show (TV Guide| 2020), as guest
- #GENZ20: QuaranTEEN Virtual Summit (Gen Z Experiment | 2020), as guest
Music Video Appearances
- Underground – Lindsey Stirling (2018)
- Incontrami – Laci Kay (2018)
Quotes
“When you focus on the good, the GOOD gets better.”
“Stay stylish.”
“Your focus determines your reality.”
Miranda Derrick is one of the popular celebrities who are acting as an entertainer. She is passionate as a dancer, actress, influencer, and even dance instructor. She can give the best appearance in every job that she works in.