A new introduction.

Welcome! 

My name is Deena Marie Manzanares. Because I think it's far more interesting to know who people are, rather than what they do, let's start there. I am a highly sensitive person who often felt my heart was made of glass, my nervous system the outside, not meant for a world so harsh. Over the years, I learned to harness life's alchemy to redirect my perceived weakness into my superpower. I am the softest warrior you'll ever meet. 

I am a single mother to my son. I saw him in a vision years before he was even a possibility. Birth was the moment of my life. Housing the bones and soul of another is completely life-altering, and put all my priorities in just the right places. He is the greatest love I've ever known. 

I'm an actor, model, and tv host. Theatre, and storytelling are sacred to me. As an actor and as an audience member, I am able to dissipate into the whole. Relating to story reminds us we are not alone. 

I am a member of Actors Equity Association, and represented by Talent Management group. I am Brand Ambassador for local business Got Beauty. I am associate artist with the Sting and Honey theatre company. I am a tv host for ABC4. 

Over the years I created a large social media following after an extremely popular YouTube channel(s). 

I am a shapeshifting poet. My heart comes in many forms. My words, my poetry, my art, my exchanges with you. 

I'm in progress. I am a giant heartbeat. I am learning. I am sharing it with you here...

Hello!

I've been getting some new traffic over here, so I wanted to do a quick intro if you're new to my blog. I'm Deena Marie Manzanares, professional actor, model, TV personality, writer, and social media chick.

For my full bio and resume, click here!

Find me on social media below:
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Important facts:
~Watch my weekly entertainment segment, "Deena on the Local Scene" on KUTV2 every friday at 5:15 am. Or record it. Or find it online. And send me press releases about your upcoming events. 

~I love unicorns.

~I never met a treat I didn't like.
~I'm a mom to a five pound male chihuahua, Noodles.
~I'm wife to the man of my dreams.
~I'm an only child and an aries. I know, I know.
~I'm a UT native, but lived in NYC on & off for 5 years.
~I'm funnier on my other social media, this blog is a little more serious. So, find the link that floats your boat. Or if you like a variety, follow me everywhere!
~I'm half spanish.
~I'm really good at nintendo,  obsessed with Legend of Zelda, and Ocarina of Time is my favorite game.
~Below is a picture of me meeting my birth mother, obviously.