- Desirée is a two time Telly Award winning actor, filmmaker, and producer, known for exploring social and feminist themes through a magical/hopeful lens. Desirée was an Inwood Artworks Filmmakers Grant recipient for her magical realist short film, "An Invitation to Tea", which garnered her several "Audience Choice", "Best New Director", and "Excellence in Filmmaking" awards during its 2020-2022 festival season. Her second film, "ANNE", has been accepted/screened in over 30 festivals worldwide and, in addition to "Audience Choice", "Diversity in the Arts", "Best Cinematic Director", and "Best of Fest" awards, it was in consideration for a 2023 Academy Award Live Action Shorts nomination. Her most recent short film, "Beyond the Fog", was the recipient of a production grant via IndieGrants and the South Carolina Film Commission. It made its world premiere at RIFF in September of 2024.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- Large eyes and dimples
- Loves animals. Has a Pug named Lucy.
- Daughter of Major League Baseball player, Manny Abeyta (Minnesota Twins and the Oakland A's).
- Attended a Performing Arts High School and received a BA in Theatre Performance from UNLV.
- Lived in China for 13 months prior to moving to Los Angeles.
- Is a champion Lindy Hop / Swing Dancer (placings at the US Open, National Jitterbug Championships, and NADC).
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