Deana Martin (USA)
Proud daughter of Dean Martin, Deana Martin is a world-class entertainer equally comfortable with a celebrated symphony at a legendary concert hall or on an intimate cabaret stage with a swinging jazz quintet. She’s a New York Times best-selling author, a gifted actor, a vocalist of incredible depth and passion and a licensed pilot. When talent is part of the family pedigree it can sometimes be difficult for an artist to forge an individual path, but Deana Martin has successfully navigated that tricky terrain.
It’s easy to see where Deana gets her passion for performing. Her father is among the world’s most iconic entertainers and has left a lasting legacy treasured by his family, friends and fans. As chronicled in her best-selling book, Memories Are Made of This – Dean Martin Through His Daughters Eyes, her father grew up in Steubenville, Ohio and worked hard to parlay his God-given talent into a multi-faceted career. His daughter has done the same. In addition to her acting and recording, Deana is a savvy businesswoman whose interest in health and fitness grew into the successful Bodies By Deana company, which spawned the top-selling workout video “The Deana Martin Total Body Workout.” She’s also a licensed pilot, radio show host, noted philanthropist and respected entrepreneur. Among the projects she’s most passionate about these days is seeing her book become a movie. Joe Mantegna is slated to direct the film with Jennifer Love Hewitt set to star as Deana. Actress/writer Bonnie Hunt is writing the screenplay. “My dad would always say ‘Deana, when you dream, dream big, because dreams do come true. There’s nothing you can’t do honey if you really set your mind to it and work hard.’ And that’s exactly what I do, because knowing that he believed in me has always given me the strength and determination to shoot for the moon.”
Like her esteemed father, Deana Martin loves to entertain people and she knows the power of a great song. She wields that power on stage as someone who has a true and abiding love for the music and respect for the legacy she carries on. Whether writing a best selling memoir, touring the world or working on a new record, Deana Martin approaches every endeavor with the same commitment to excellence and passion. She could easily rest on her laurels, but that’s not something she ever plans to do. “I love entertaining people,” she says. “It’s what I was born to do.”
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Loved it loved it loved it
Had a great night,she was very charming
Ella
It was a fabulous show Deanna is so knowledgeable about the music of her dad's era her stories were entertaining and she engaged her audience so well!
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed the show. Deana was very personable and her little chats between songs was very engaging. It felt as if she was in your lounge room and she was telling you a story. She gave credit to writers of songs(which doesn't happen very often)and that was commendable. Great band too.
My seat was right in the corner 4 rows back, so a bit of a stretch, but great band, and Deana really has charisma!
Great show enjoyed every minute of it.
My Mum and Dad loved the show! Very exciting for them both. Dad helped Deana with a line or two when she stepped down off stage to engage the audience. He was thrilled!!
Deana is a very accomplished entertainer, Her stories of her father and his buddies that were all her "uncles" such as Frank Sinatra, Sammu davis jnr and the rest of the rat pack were great. Her musical back up were excellent. She works the room siging and talking to make a very enjoyable experience.
A good performing but untimately living under the big shadow of her father and his legacy. A nice mix of original songs and tributes to him.