Biography

DeAnna Cali Is an American Actor. Born in Flagstaff, Arizona to Father John M. Cali Jr, and mother Debbie Ann Cali. The family lived in Northern Arizona and eventually moved to Sedona and Cottonwood Az. DeAnna became involved with youth musical theater and Church productions at the early age of 4.

When the family moved to Tempe, Arizona DeAnna's Mother Debbie, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She fought for 3 years, but ended up passing away in 2001 when DeAnna was only 16 years old.

She got her first big break when she went to audition for a local Independent film. This was "Running on Empty Dreams" The director, Nitara Osbourne wanted her to read for the lead role, but ended up giving her two different roles in the film; Trisha Jameson the loan officer and the voice over for the Teacher.The dramatic scene between her and lead Actor Jose Rosete, won her "Best Dramatic Actress" in the Phoenix Film Festival for 2009.

She was hand chosen personally by the Director to play Nicole Odom, who was a marathon victim in,"The Hunt for the Boston Bombers." The Netflix drama was filmed by National Geographic; the docudrama about The Boston Marathon. This showed her range as a dramatic actress again, making her way through the Industry as a professional powerhouse.

DeAnna also Co-Hosted for a local TV show "Arizona Sports and Lifestyle Magazine" Highlighting the valley's Entertainment and Restaurants.

Upon her move to Los Angeles, DeAnna Can be seen on ABC'S Prime time Show "Revenge", "The Goldberg's", and "The Mindy Project".

She also filmed the Project Greenlight short "Don't Be Leary" with Director Sean Patrick Murphy who was the top 10 finalists of 2014.

She continues to build on her craft by doing Equity Theater around the U.S. with various Theater Companies and Indie Feature films.

DeAnna currently resides in Los Angeles California.

- IMDb mini biography by: J.O