Biography

Derek is an American actor born and raised in Queens NY, to immigrant parents. With a background in athletics, Derek pursued basketball and finance in college. Despite starting in collegiate basketball, he shifted his focus to acting, delving into theater classes alongside his finance studies. After multiple corporate banking internships, Derek graduated with dual concentrations in finance and acting. With a full-time offer in banking after graduation, he instead chose to follow his passion for acting full time, driven by his unwavering determination. Along with acting, Derek is also a accomplished model and has been a part of many campaigns, including those for VS Pink, Macys, Dr. Jart, Sportchek, among many others. He has also shot for Tommy Hilfiger, Giorgio Armani, Fila, The Knot Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal Magazine. Derek is staring in The Walk On, set to release in the end of 2024.
- IMDb mini biography by: Danielle Diramarian