Derek is originally from America and moved to England in 1998. He trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London until 2004.
Theatre includes: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; lead dancer in Fosse Tribute; Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Film and television include: presenter on Real Lives; Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Derek is a former World Champion Latin American dancer. Another passion of his is writing and playing guitar with his band, Almost Amy.