Deanna Casaluce
A Canadian former actress Deanna Casaluce seized proficiency in acting as well as her career as a psychology practitioner.
Widely famous on the TV screen for the portrayal of a lesbian character Alex Nuñez in Degra s si: The Next Generation (2003-07), the Ontario-born left her on-screen career more than a decade ago; yet her acting marks an aspiration for many.
Currently, Casaluce undergoes with the name Deanna Klymkiw & works as a psychologist, while also pursuing a P.hD in Clinical Psychology.
Early Carrer
Born on February 7, 1986, Casaluce is 36 years old as of 2022. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the Devil's Diary actress holds Canadian citizenship but comes from a diverse ethnic background- has Italian ancestry.
Although Deanna rarely has any outlets for her family members, her mother reportedly worked as a homemaker & a painter.
An Aquarius by birth, the actress with an average height has dark brown hair & brown eyes.
Famous As Alex Nuñez In 'Degra s si: The Next Generation (2003- 2007)
Deanna never was off to test her proficiency; as a result, at 14, she made her acting debut as a guest cast in The Zack Files (2000), though was uncredited. The same year, Casaluce worked in the TV series My Best Friend Is an Alien (9 episodes), which trampolined her to further on-screen interest.
Yet, the best was to come as she portrayed the recurring character Alex Nunez in the Canadian teen drama Degra s si: The Next Generation, in 2003 (Season 3). By the 5th & 6th seasons, her character turned lesbian & had relationships with Paige Michalchuk (actress Lauren Collins) and Carla Carlisle (actress Genelle Williams).
Famous Tv series
The Canadian actress starred in the TV series throughout 2007, totaling 61 episode credits. There she co-starred alongside Miriam McDonald, Aubrey Graham, Ca s sie Steele, Shane Kippel, Ryan Cooley, and Daniel Clark, among others.
After Season 7, she set a wavier with the TV show (it concluded after 14 seasons on August 2, 2015). Moreover, she reprised the role of Alex Nunez in the short series Degra s si: Minis (2005-06).
Other Acting Credits
Breakthrough TV work in Degra s si: The Next Generation opened up a portal to further TV screen exposure for Casaluce. Following the TV series documentary True Crimes: The First 72 Hours, she worked on TV films: They Come Back and Devil's Diary; both in 2007.
In 2008, Deanna appeared as Emily Ashby in 10 episodes of Hooking Up featuring Jessica Rose & Vivian Kerr. Afterward, she left acting.
Progress of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
In her interviews, the Canadian former TV actress often stated if it was not for acting, she would pursue a career in psychotherapy.
No wonder, Casaluce is currently in the progress of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ryerson University, as per psychlabs.ryerson.ca.
Deanna Casaluce Is A Psychologist Now- A 'Ryerson University Graduate
A graduate of the Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park Secondary School, Deanna attended the Ontario-based University of Guelph. In 2014, she obtained her BA in Psychology (Specialized Honors) from York University.
Then, the Hooking Up actress enrolled at Ryerson University & completed her MA in Clinical Psychology in 2016.
Relationship Status
After letting go of acting, Deanna Casaluce kept herself away from the limelight. So, even if she has a Twitter account (@DeannaCasaluce), it is barely active.
While the actress-turned-psychologist resists media attention, she is reportedly married & lives with her husband named Adam Klymkiw.
Online reports suggest that the couple married in 2015, while further details on their wedding or dating history remain untold. Reportedly, her husband is a fitness instructor & the duo resides in Ontario, Canada. They are yet to share children.
Loves reading books
A lover of daring sports rollerblading, ice skating, cycling & kickboxing, Deanna Casaluce prefers doing yoga & listening to Frank Sinatra's music.
Moreover, she is in love with books; her favorites are 1984, Tuesdays with Morrie, and Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier.
Net Worth
As per online sources, Deanna Casaluce owns an estimated net worth of $200,000 in 2022- an upshot of her acting career & as a psychologist.
Formerly an actress, Casaluce made notable on-screen time in Degra s si: The Next Generation & Hooking Up. Allegedly, she came up with a considerable paycheck of hundreds of thousand dollars from her TV venture. To add to this, the Canadian TV star worked in commercials (VERB campaign) along with TV films until she left acting in 2008.
Salary and Earnings
Moreover, the Ryerson University alumna currently works as a psychologist; she saw placements at The Roy McMurtry Youth Centre & Syl Apps Youth Centre.
In Canada, the salary of a psychologist is $93,212 per year on average- an entry-level practitioner can expect $79,254 annually. As for actors, the payroll turns out to be $ 42,900 a year.