Desiree Casado

Desiree Casado is an American actress most notable for the role of Gabriela "Gabi" Rodriguez on Sesame Street, the daughter of longstanding main characters Luis and Maria.

[2] In addition to her role as Gabi, Casado appeared in various television commercials (including for Jell-O).

Her film credits include I Like It Like That (1994), Bed of Roses (1996), Joe's Apartment (1996), Wishful Thinking (1997), Gloria (1999), and Anamorph (2007).

[3] According to her official Sesame Street cast biography, Casado loves to dance, especially Hip-Hop, and is taking ballet lessons.

As of 2012, she was also working as a sixth grade teacher while continuing her dream as an actress as well as her appearances on the show.