Friday, May 10, 2013

Deitra Leak - The Actress


 
 
Deitra is living the dream. She works in the highly charged environment of a casino and is an actress in film and theatre productions. One of these positions would consume the average person.
Deitra Leak is far from average. She has taken a meteoric rise in both of her fields.
She was a Casino Dealer in Atlantic City, NJ for 15 years. Deitra currently works as a Casino Pit Manager in her hometown of Philadelphia. She is an actress by day and a CPM by night.
Deitra was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA to parents JoAnn and John. She is the eldest amongst her two sisters. Deitra caught the acting bug early in age, when she starred in her 4th grade school play. She has done numerous modeling and acting jobs through the years in her city as well as the tri-state area.
Most recently, Deitra plays Melanie Banks in this movie thriller "The Church". This film will hit the movie theaters in late 2013. She is currently promoting the film and her career by traveling to different cities. Her travel plans include New York City, Los Angeles and Cincinnati
She is also featured in a docu series on the Oprah Winfrey Network called "Unfaithful Stories of Betrayal". Deitra also has supporting roles in “Casting” and "Love and Litigation". These independent films will be shopped to all of the film festivals, so keep an eye out for them! She was also the lead in a short for the 24 Hour Film Racing Festival called "I Am Didi".
Deitra recently landed the lead role in the play, “The Conversation”. She played the role of Pam. She was able to show her range as an actress in this production. Deitra is receptive to all stage and screen opportunities. She possesses a stunning physical presence that transcends into the characters she portrays.
 
 
I was able to finally catch Deitra for eight questions. I have really been looking forward to this.
 
                    How long have you wanted to be an actress?  "I’ve always wanted to be an actress since I was little. My mother used to wake me up at night and have me perform for her friends. So, I would sing and dance to Diana Ross songs."
  
                     What was your first role?  "My very first role was the mother (Lead) in a Paul Laurence Dunbar poem  named “In The Morning” for my 4th grade play. I LOVED IT!"
                     
                     Who is the person whose artistic style you would emulate if you could and why? "Wow, there are so many! I really like Ashley Judd, Jodie Foster and Angela Bassett.  Their range is very inspiring and I can only aspire to be so great! I even use one of Jodie Foster’s movies for my monologue when I audition for roles."










What's the most demanding role you ever played?  “The Conversation” play, I played the role of Pam who is free spirited and pretty much tired of the games men play. She has a confrontation part where she has tell one of her best friends that she knew her best friend’s boyfriend cheated on her. Very, very demanding and emotional."
What quote inspires you? “The bigger risk, the bigger the reward”! I’m ready!
You have been fortunate to appear in theatre and film. Which medium is your preference and why?  "I love TV and film. But, theater definitely challenges you to the max! Not only do you have to memorize your lines, you have to memorize everyone else’s lines as well. A lot of focus as oppose to TV and film where you can cut and retake that scene if you mess up."
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, which one would it be?  "I would love to be on Elle or Vogue. In my head I believe I’m a fashionista! LOL."

    
If you were in a romantic scene that would you want as your co-star?
"OMG it would be Idris Elba! I’m his biggest fan! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE his english accent!"
 
 









I have a feeling these two are going to meet. Perhaps below.
 

I am happy to announce that I will be following Deitra Leak with exclusives for the next few months. This will include any trips, premieres, personal appearances and business announcements.
Deitra has several projects coming up so stay tune to her on Twitter and Facebook.
@WhoisDeitraLeak  and Deitra Actress Leak
 
 
             Follow me on Twitter at @GamingGuyM
 
 
 
 
                                 
 
 

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