Starred in many independent student films while in college.
She grew up in a tight-knit middle-class family of artists: a sculptor
grandfather, musician father and painter mother.
After a nationwide search, Tessie landed the starring role in the
action adventuring series Queen of Swords, this was her first
professional audition right out of college.
Graduated from the University of Miami with double Bachelor of Arts
degrees in film production and theatre.
She was a restaurant hostess before her life changed overnight.