O’ahu teacher to appear in Super Bowl ad after winning TikTok challenge

By CNN Newsource

Published February 9, 2023 6:02 AM

By Mika Miyashima

WAIANAE, Hawaii (KITV) — An O’ahu elementary school teacher will be featured in a Doritos Super Bowl ad on Sunday, after winning a TikTok challenge.

Frito Lay made the announcement on Wednesday.

Angie Yadao-Payad of Waianae said she was asked to create three different dances pretending to play an air triangle.

Her video submissions, landed her and her choreography a spot in the commercial, which also showcases musicians Elton John, Missy Elliot, and Jack Harlow.

“It’s really surreal because I grew up listening to Missy Elliot, and I love Elton John’s music,” Yadao-Payad explained. “I’m so excited. I just wanted to scream when I found out.”

Yadao-Payad found out she won on a bus during a field trip with her daughter.

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