Moonlit Forest Photograph

Acting in several productions, looking contemporary, or costumed & wigged to accommodate the period, Derra's body of work is diverse ranging from principal actor in film to national spokesperson on TV. She also, sings and plays piano. Her first composition, she wrote a jingle for FOX NHL Hockey called "Sinbad the Sailor Man" which aired on one of their commercials, and she was the teacher in the spot. This work enabled her to join SAG (Screen Actors Guild), TMA (Toronto Musicians Association, in association with the AFM - American Federation of Musicians), and SOCAN (Foundation representing Canadian music creators and publishers). Derra is also, a fine artist. Derra St. Denis has been drawing and creating art since early childhood. Inspired by Renoir, Picasso, Raphael, Monet, the Group of Seven, Andy Warhol to name a few, her impressionistic art and photography has a vibrant impact.