Mickey Faerch
Danish-Canadian dancer and actress
Mickey Faerch
Born
Mickey Mae Farch

(1956-05-10) May 10, 1956 (age 69)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Other names
  • Mickey Farch
  • The Little Mermaid of Burlesque
  • Yung Mae
Alma materSan Diego State University
Occupations
  • Burlesque dancer
  • actress
  • rapper
Years active1970s–present
Known for
Notable credits
ChildrenDaeg Faerch
AwardsBurlesque Hall of Fame

Mickey Mae Faerch (born (1956-05-10)May 10, 1956), also known as Mickey Mae and Yung Mae, is a Danish-Canadian burlesque dancer, actress, and rapper who appeared in the films Sincerely Saul (2024), Josie (2018), Run! Bitch Run! (2009), and was inducted into the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Faerch was born on May 10, 1956 in Copenhagen, Denmark.[1] In 1966, she won a 9 years and under competition for playing the accordion, scoring an 85.[2] In 1976, Faerch was injured in a single car accident near Grand Prairie, Alberta.[3] In 1995, she gave birth to a son, Daeg Faerch.[1]

Faerch lived in Guam, Las Vegas, and San Diego, graduating as a Phi Theta Kappa with 4 degrees from San Diego State University.[4]

Career

Before owning a tattoo shop in Guam, Faerch was a burlesque dancer.[4] She started in the 1970s in Guam,[5] before doing shows in France, Japan,[4] Montreal, Quebec,[6] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[7] New York City,[8][9][10] and headlining acts in Great Falls, Montana[11] and Vancouver, British Columbia.[12] Known as "The Little Mermaid of Burlesque,"[12][13] Faerch was inducted into the Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2024.[14]

In the 2000s and 2010s, Faerch acted in several films including Run! Bitch Run!, Vampie: The Silliest Vampire Movie Ever Made, Josie, and Killer Therapy.[15]

In the 2020s, Faerch released a debut single as Yung Mae called "Whoop Whoop."[4] She later co-starred as the titular character's "nasty, bedridden grandmother" in Ian Tripp's film Sincerely Saul.[16][17] Her performance was praised by critics, including The New York Times.[17][18]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary Herself [15]
2007–2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Morning Meditation Woman [15]
2009 Lost Tapes Skinwalker Episode: "Skinwalker"[15]
Run! Bitch Run! Shotgun Neighbor [15]
2010 Glee Lunch Lady Episode: "Home", uncredited[15]
2011 Sebastián Psychic Homeless Woman [15]
2012 Killer Kids Mrs. / Margurite Gough 2 episodes[15]
American Horror Story Hair Tugging Patient Episode: "Nor'easter", uncredited[15]
2013 Fat Planet Serenity Ravish [15]
2014 Vampie: The Silliest Vampire Movie Ever Made Wanda [15]
2015 Persephone Goes Home Woman [15]
Kittens in a Cage Nurse [15]
2017 20/20 on ID Dora [15]
2018 Adolescence Diner [15]
Josie Gator's Mom [15]
House of Demons Older Maya Uncredited[15]
2019 Memory: The Origins of Alien Greek-speaking Furie [15]
Killer Therapy Blake's Mother [15]
2020 BAB Screaming Helen [15]
2022 I, Challenger Joan [15]
2024 Sincerely Saul Grandma Diana [16][17][18]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mickey Faerch In Biographical Summaries of Notable People". MyHeritage. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  2. ^ "Music Festival". Calgary Herald. 1966-05-13. p. 46. Retrieved 2025-10-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Woman hurt". The Daily Herald-Tribune. 1976-08-31. p. 14. Retrieved 2025-10-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d Rabinowitz, Chloe (2023-08-22). "Yung Mae's Debut Single "Whoop Whoop" Now Available Worldwide". BroadwayWorld (Press release). ProQuest 2852459036. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  5. ^ "Sandy You Club Grand Opening". Pacific Daily News. 1977-10-30. p. 29. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Les Filles D'Eve". The Gazette. 1978-12-06. p. 26. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Live Burlesk Princess Azure". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1978-09-22. p. 23. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Mickey Mae Queen of the Continent". Daily News. 1979-04-16. p. 292. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Live Burlesque Mon. thru Sun". Daily News. 1979-05-23. p. 247. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Live Burlesque now through Sunday". Daily News. 1979-06-04. p. 432. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "European Super Star". Great Falls Tribune. 1980-01-19. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ a b "The Penthouse on stage direct from Las Vegas". The Province. 1979-08-09. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-11-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Legendary Burlesque Spotlights Golden Age Dancers Like Velvet Ice". Willamette Week. 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  14. ^ "Legend Fundraisers". BurlyCares. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Mickey Faerch". TV Guide. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  16. ^ a b McAndrews, Mary Beth (2025-09-09). "EXCLUSIVE 'Sincerely Saul' Trailer Reveals The Hells of Suburban Purgatory". Dread Central. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  17. ^ a b c Piepenburg, Erik (2025-11-07). "Five Horror Movies to Stream Now". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2025-11-07. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  18. ^ a b Li, Michael (2025-10-03). "Sincerely Saul (2025) - Review". Film Purgatory. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  • 2024 performance at Titans & Icons of Tease
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  • Mickey Faerch Interview at Colorado Horror Con on YouTube
  • S2 Ep. 64 Mickey Faerch - Actress - Killer Therapy, Josie, House Of Demons and more! on YouTube
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