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[mur-meyd] / ˈmɜrˌmeɪd /






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After Ianto was killed-off the popular BBC series in 2009, fans were quick to leave tributes in what is now known as Ianto's Shrine in Mermaid Quay.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," Miyazaki's story centers around a goldfish with a girl's face who is rescued by a five-year-old boy, Sosuke.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“You get so used to it, because that’s the stand up world — it seems normal. Then you’re on a show like Mermaid and the vibe is so relaxing and natural.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Her biggest role to date, however, was playing the titular character in Disney's 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

They don't show you stuff like that in The Little Mermaid.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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