Meri was born in the small town of Rapla where she also went to school.
In her spare time she actively participated in different sports and played basketball.
In theatre, Meri had roles in numerous classical pieces to a good critical acclaim, including the pieces by Estonian playwrights like August Kitzberg, A. H. Tammsaare, Jaan Kross and Jaan Kruusvall among many.
Prior to her marriage, Meri was in relationships with actor Jaak Tamleht and composer Eino Tamberg.
Meri was patron of the Estonian SOS Children's Village in Keila.