Chris DeRose as Joey Gamarra

Chris DeRose joins "Desire" as mob boss Joey Gamarra, who seeks retribution when Louis (Nate Haden) "assaults" his daughter Cara (Kelly Albanese).

Although born in Brooklyn, DeRose grew up in New Jersey with his sister and loving mother. He also spent three years in an orphanage as a young child. He obtained a BA at Rutgers University and studied at the University of Miami, where he earned a degree in criminology. A former New Jersey police officer, DeRose has appeared in numerous films, including Frank Harris's "Lockdown," "Aftershock" and "Breakaway," featuring Joe Estevez. He also starred in "Ghost of the Civil Dead" which is based on a true story of the penal system. DeRose played the lead character of Dino in ABC's long running daytime drama "General Hospital," and completed guest appearances in "Kojak" and the legendary investigation drama "The Rockford Files," featuring James Garner. He also had a lead on an ABC Aaron Spelling series entitled "San Pedro Beach Bums."

Additionally, DeRose is President and founder of "Last Chance for Animals," an international nonprofit animal advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation. In 1997, he published his autobiography, In Your Face, which earned him the Courage of Conscience International Peace Award.

DeRose was recently married in Uganda and currently lives with his wife in Los Angeles. When he is not acting, he investigates animal cruelty and exploitation cases. He also enjoys traveling to exotic places.