Debra is one of six children to parents, Ron and Judy Spagnoli. Her father is a highly recognized basketball and football coach, including "The Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame". After completing her education at Oakland University (Michigan) on a full-ride dance scholarship, Debra went on to perform in several national tours, whereas she landed her first acting role in Los Angeles. Within her career, Debra's first son became seriously ill with seizures, and she left the entertainment business. After the miracle of her son's complete recovery, Debra returned to acting as well as writing. In 2005, she was awarded "Best Actress" at "The MovieNation Film Festival" in Las Vegas for her role of Elaine Ways in the multi-award winning short film, "Passing Darkness". Debra is also an accomplished International Health and Fitness Presenter, including such clients as "Warner Brothers Studios" and other "Time Warner Entities".