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Fame and marriage proposal for 'Deltalina'
We're talking about Katherine Lee, aka "Deltalina," now starring in the airline's cheeky new safety video. A fetching redhead who scolds against lighting up with a saucy wave of her finger, Lee's causing turbulence on the Internet, where nearly 300,000 viewers with, uh, safety on the brain have watched the short clip.
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A Delta flight attendant since 1997, Katherine Lee was culled from an initial pool of 1,000 candidates for the safety video, winnowed down to 82. "It was really based on personality, comfort in front of an audience, and the ability to engage people," said Chris Babb, Delta's product manager for in-flight entertainment and media.
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