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Cheryl Deni
Cheryl Denise Gallegos (born October 4, 1989), better known as Cheryl Deni, is an American writer, blogger/vlogger, and film maker. She is also a former national cheerleading champion athlete for the National Cheerleading Association. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, she primarily writes about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle related topics. Her audience largely consists of early to mid-adolescent women.

Early Life
Deni was born in Laredo, Texas on October 4, 1989, to Javier and Alma Leticia Gallegos. Her father is the business owner of a local construction company, and her mother is currently her manager. She is the eldest of two siblings, Javier and Kelsey Gallegos.

1995-2013 Career beginnings and national title
Cheryl Deni started off as a gymnast in 1995 at the age of 6. She joined her school cheerleading team at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary and trained with local gymnastics coach, Javier Carrera. In 1999, Deni was asked to represent United States Congressman, Dr. Henry Cuellar, by delivering a speech in his honor at a local function. She maintained close ties with Congressman Henry Cuellar throughout her youth and participated in his campaign during Children's Book Week to donate books to children in hospitals. In 2004, she joined her high school cheerleading team where she was trained by award-winning choreographer, dancer, and actor Jacinto Rodriguez, known for his roles in Face/Off (1997), Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007). Deni won a national title from the NCA-National Cheerleading Association in 2008 and graduated high school that same year.

In 2008, Deni moved to San Antonio, Texas and enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in International Business. She participated in philanthropic work through a group of college students involved in the UTSA Junior Achievement Program. This project focused on mentoring and tutoring elementary and middle school students throughout the school year. Her work in philanthropy went on from 2008 until she graduated in 2012.