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Karine Dessler

@karinedessler

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𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔. 🖤
Link below for my Demo Reel and new official website. 🎬

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This was by far one of my favorite shoot ever! 💚🌿🍃🌱✨💫

Definitely not your regular Halloween photo session. ✨
It all began with a vision... a spark to bring back to life a character I’ve loved for so many years. Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, in Batman & Robin (1997).💚🌿🍃🌱✨💫

When I shared the idea with “Dior” @morejohnchristian 💚and saw his excitement, his enthusiasm & determination to make it come to life, I knew something special was about to happen.🌟
From that moment, the adrenaline kicked in and there was no turning back. Full speed 300%. 💫

I’m endlessly grateful to him for weaving this vision into reality, for gathering the perfect team, curating the perfect look...and blending all our creative ideas into one story. 🪄✨💫
Every detail mattered... from fixing a single strand of hair to placing the final sparkle on my hand, even down to choosing the perfect shots that captured the soul of it all. 💚🌿🍃🌱✨💫

But what truly made it unforgettable wasn’t just the photos, it was the people.
The laughter, the energy, the shared passion. 💫
In that space, we didn’t just make pictures... we created bonds, moments and mutual respect & love for art. 💫
We built something real - a spark of connection in a world that can sometimes feel a little too disconnected at times.

To this amazing team; thank you, from the bottom of my heart. 💚🌿🍃🌱✨💫
I can’t wait to create magic 🪄with you all again soon. 💫

It took a team of artists, but we had sooooo much fun!!✨

John Christian Producer/ Costume Design & Floral Designer 🎬💐 ✨💫: @morejohnchristian
Noire Photographer 📸: @___sel_de_mer
Nisha Hair and Makeup Artist 💄💋💇🏻‍♀️: @nisha_gulati
Model/Actress 🎭🎬: @karinedessler

Special thank you to Vanessa for your amazing studio!! @kh_institute 💚
It was so perfect! Everything was so aligned!💚🌿🍃🌱✨💫 taken in Montreal, Canada by @karinedessler

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a year ago

Beautiful portrait pictures from my amazing shoot in Vancouver organized and produced by @vernardluvngrace & his amazingly talented team! 🖤💫✨

Photographer: @pooyanabei
Wardrobe Stylist: @janetadrienne
Hairstylist: @hair_issues
Makeup artist: @lucyannebothammakeup taken in West Vancouver, British Columbia by @karinedessler

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a year ago

NOIR MÉTAMORPHOSE — II

She looks beyond the glass. Her reflection seems to hold a quiet certainty, as though the woman she is becoming has arrived ahead of her. Neither turns away. For a moment, we cannot tell who is about to follow whom.

Karine Dessler — An Editorial Commission by Bernardin.
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Photography @richardbernardinphoto
Styling @maude.sen
Beauty @thomas.rousseau.hmu
Location @clubatwatervenue
Special thx @ledressingmontreal
#shotbyBernardin #BERNARDINeditorialcommission by @karinedessler

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12 days ago

Captured on my iPhone by my beautiful daughter, @priscillia.toralli ✨

You have the eye, Priss 🤍Love you!

Obsessed with this makeup! Your work is truly art @thomas.rousseau.hmu 🙌🏼🖤💫✨ taken in Greater Montreal by @karinedessler

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a month ago

🖤 taken in Montreal, Canada by @karinedessler

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2 months ago

I’ve always been fascinated by the psychology behind toxic relationships and the complexity of human behaviour.
What makes someone manipulate, control, gaslight, or emotionally hurt another person? What happens when fear, trauma, insecurity, or the need for control take over? Human behaviour is rarely black and white, and perhaps that’s precisely what makes it so fascinating.
We live in a world where people are quick to assign labels to others. Sometimes those labels reflect real and harmful patterns; other times, human behaviour is more complex than a single label can capture. Exploring a character’s behaviour doesn’t mean excusing it—or diagnosing it.
As an actor, I’m drawn to complex, layered characters—the contradictions, the denial, the emotional chaos, and the uncomfortable parts of humanity that challenge us to look deeper.
Here’s a glimpse of a scene that filmmaker and director Pascal Payant and I created together.
The entire scene unfolds through a single phone call. We experience only one side of the conversation as my character desperately tries to hold on to someone who may have already reached his breaking point.
His silence becomes the catalyst for her emotional unraveling. Is he listening for closure? Trying to understand? Has he simply reached his limit? We never truly know.
As she realizes she’s losing control, she moves through pleading, bargaining, manipulation, denial, gaslighting, desperation, intimidation, and finally, emotional collapse—trying every possible way to stop him from walking away.
No glamour. No filters. Just raw, unfiltered emotion.
I hope you enjoy the scene. 🎬🖤 by @karinedessler

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3 months ago

This scene is taken from a short film we created for my English acting demo reel. 🖤🎬💫✨

I hope you enjoy this glimpse into a story that explores how childhood trauma can linger for decades, shaping relationships in deeply painful and unexpected ways.

After three years without contact, Margot invites her older sister, Diane, to her home, hoping time may have changed her. Instead, she’s confronted by a woman consumed by resentment, emotional instability, and unresolved trauma. Diane believes Margot escaped the worst of their father’s abuse and blames her for everything that has gone wrong in her own life. As the conversation unravels, Diane drops a devastating emotional bomb before walking away, leaving Margot questioning whether she has just been manipulated into carrying yet another unbearable burden.

These are the kinds of complex, layered characters I love exploring as an actor. 🖤🎬💫✨

Always a pleasure collaborating with filmmaker and director @pascalpayant . A very special thank you to the wonderful Marianne @mariannetrudel, my « make-believe sister, » for trusting us and bringing so much honesty and heart to Margot. It was such a pleasure sharing this experience with you.🙌🏼🖤💫✨

Thank you for watching. 🖤🎬💫✨

#ActorLife #EnglishActing #ShortFilm #CharacterWork #DemoReel taken in Montreal, Canada by @karinedessler

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4 months ago

I’m excited to finally share Seduction, one of the short films created for my English acting demo reel and my very first experience as an Executive Producer.

I had the privilege of working with award-winning filmmaker Pascal Payant Director on this project, and it was an incredible journey filled with creativity, learning, and collaboration. I’m deeply grateful for his guidance, support, and generosity throughout the entire process.

A special thank you as well to the talented actor Frank Fiola, whose performance brought this story to life. His kindness, encouragement, and generosity in sharing his experience made this collaboration especially rewarding and helped create a supportive environment on set.

Thank you both for making this such a memorable and enriching experience. I hope you enjoy Seduction as much as we enjoyed creating it. 🖤🎬💫✨

#ShortFilm #Filmmaking #Montreal #IndependentFilm #CanadianFilm taken in Montreal, Canada by @karinedessler

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4 months ago

Every work of art blooms a little brighter when touched by sensuality.🖤

Model: @karinedessler
wearing Maxi Dress & Boots from @maisonalaia
Creative Direction: @tinashemusara
Photography by Noire Moulioum | @metisse.official
Production & Floral Design: @morejohnchristian
Hair & Makeup: @nisha_gulati
Lighting & Digital Tech: @magma.av
Location: @kh_institute taken in Greater Montreal by @karinedessler

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4 months ago

État de Grâce: After Dark
Control, undone - just enough.🖤

Model: @karinedessler
wearing @tomford TOM FORD
Gold One Shoulder Twist Front Evening
Maxi Dress
Creative Direction: @tinashemusara
Photography & Creative Input: Noire | @metisse.official
Production & Floral Design: @morejohnchristian
Hair & Makeup: @nisha_gulati
Lighting & Digital Tech: @magma.av
Location: @kh_institute taken in Greater Montreal by @karinedessler

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5 months ago

État de Grâce: Controlled Desire
Nothing here is accidental.
Everything is held. 🖤

Model: @karinedessler
wearing Black Party Minidress @vaquera.nyc
Creative Direction: @tinashemusara
Photography & Creative Input: Noire | @metisse.official
Production & Floral Design: @morejohnchristian
Hair & Makeup: @nisha_gulati
Lighting & Digital Tech: @magma.av
Location: @kh_institute taken in Greater Montreal by @karinedessler

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5 months ago

Our stunning cover girl @karinedessler 🖤 photographed by NOIRE MOULIOM - MÉTISSE STUDIO @___sel_de_mer

Creative Director @tinashemusara
Production & Floral Design @morejohnchristian
HMUA @nisha_gulati
Lightning & Digital Tech @magma.av
Location @kh_institute

Look 1
Mini Dress @duranlantinkyo
Boots @chloe

Look 2
Dress @vaquera.nyc
Boots @jacquemus

#qpmag #losangeles #fashion #magazine #cover taken in Los Angeles, California by @karinedessler

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5 months ago