Desi Sanchez
“Desi Sanchez” (born Adesina Sanchez) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. Starting in May 2009, she is the host for Demanded, an On-Demand program from Music Choice that features a new music artist every episode.
Early life
Desi Sanchez was born in New York City. She cites her family as her motivation for an artistic career. Desi excelled in graphic design—attending the School of Visual Arts in NYC and being named National Hispanic Scholar by the U.S. College Board. She is musically-talented with classical training in violin and piano and has demonstrated vocal capability in her Rock & Roll album. Desi’s blooming career is the result of her solid education background and immense dedication. She is a pioneer for Latinos in the entertainment industry, overcoming racial stereotypes to achieve success. One has only to look at her expansive career to realize her potential.
Career
Desi Sanchez has utilized “her voiceover talents in comedy skits locally on 105.9FM and Power 105.1 and as a branding voice nationwide on Sirius Satellite Radio.” She began her television career as a host of LatiNation, a show that focuses on Latin culture in the U.S. Desi has acted in several small films, and in 2009, she became the host of the popular show Demanded, an On-Demand program that stars chart-topping musicians; Katy Perry guest-starred in the second episode. Demanded offers a unique experience for viewers, allowing them to interact with guest celebrities through accessing the Music Choice website or texting.
Filmography
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2004-Current |
LatiNation (TV series) |
Self-Host |
|
2006 |
JailCity |
Mira Ramos |
|
2008 |
The Local |
Hostile Store Attendant |
|
2008 |
Dissonance |
Sister at Mosque |
|
2009 |
Park Sharks |
Acting Student |
|
2009-Current |
Demanded (TV series) |
Self-Host |