She does look like Irene Cara.

I agree in a way it seems as if she uses him to her benefit. Its also sad because he is really in love with her. Her feelings do take a turn when she notices that he is maturing and has other ambitions besides her during the last episodes.

Does anyone know that first song that Mylene sings on the first episode, when Ezekiel is playing the piano for her?

Is that really her father???