Sherryl Despres began her acting and modeling career in her native state of California. After being "discovered" in a school play, she was granted scholarships to study acting, which led to roles in educational films.She later moved to Michigan and continued acting in numerous stage plays, industrial films, commercials and movies. She has been nominated as best supporting actress in a play twice and won once. She was also nominated for excellence in acting in film in Michigan. Projects she participated in have won an Emmy and numerous film festival awards. she has played opposite Dean Cain and Kevin Sorbo.