Kids have huge imaginations. And Derek Forestier is making those imaginations come true with his crazy new Netflix show, Making Fun.
Explore his life through this Derek Forestier Biography.
Derek Forestier on Netflix Making Fun
Netflix’s Making Fun premieres on March 4, 2022, featuring a cast of five, including Derek, bringing to life the creative and magical imaginations of children.
But turning those dreams into reality isn’t as fun as you might think. It takes a lot of design, architecture, engineering, and woodworking to make a project work. So Derek and his friends Jimmy Diresta, Paul Jackman, Pat Lap, and John Graziano (Graz Makes) got together, each bringing their own skill set.
Among them, Jimmy is the head of the project because he has more than 30 years of experience in design, creation and construction.
For Derek, it was his expertise in handmade signs, furniture and unique gifts that made this invention appealing.
Speaking of inventions, the team created a giant robot with a giant mouth and fork in the first episode. “I don’t know if the world needs it, but we made it anyway,” Derek wrote on FB when sharing a clip from the episode.
Additionally, the Making Fun star posted two IG posts on February 4, 2022, revealing the “Secret Project.” One of them was captioned, “I know my kids get mad that I post twice a day, but I think you have to let yourself go sometimes. Thanks for all the love.”
So, for those wondering, is this show scripted or real? Netflix has said that the show is not intended to be scripted. But with that said, there are obviously some elements of the show that the producers can’t afford to lose control of. As such, some scenes may be shot more than once to ensure that all the technical aspects of filming are done right.
What is Derek Forestier’s net worth?
Derek Forestier has a net worth of over $500 thousand as of 2022.
A home decorator and professional craftsman, Derek sells his products on Instagram under the brand “DerekFromMalden” and even takes custom requests. Last we checked out his collection included a Steel and Wood Side Table/Tree Table, a Wooden Chessboard, a Vintage Coffee Table and Drawer, and a Custom Name Tag.
His products range in price from $25 to $500 on Etsy.
If you are a fan, you can even purchase his merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, and jewelry from his official site “derekfrommalden.com.”
Educationally, he attended Somerville High School.
For those wondering, a craftsman in the Massachusetts area makes around $36k a year. So with his salary from Making Fun added on, this guy is making quite a bit of money.
Derek Forestier’s wife
Derek Forestier’s wife is Christina Forestier, a former employee of Modell’s Sporting Goods. She is from Salem, Massachusetts and is a dog lover.
As of 2022, Derek met Christina and they have been together for over 25 years and celebrated their wedding anniversary on May 18.
According to his wife, Derek is her “best friend, and the most amazing husband (she) could ever ask for.” She’s been very supportive of Derek and even promoted Making Fun on her IG, captioning it, “So proud of you! You’ve worked so hard and in the end, all your hard work has paid off. You’ve overcome so many obstacles, but you’ve always kept moving forward.”
Likewise, Derek has a lot to say about his wife. But in short, she is his best friend, the love of his life, his partner in crime, a wonderful wife and mother.
The couple have two children together — Samantha (born December 22, 1997) and Max (born August 4, 2003) Forestier.
Interesting Facts: Christina celebrates her birthday on April 20.
Is Derek Forestier on IG?
Yes, as of March 2022, Derek has attracted 316 followers on his Instagram account @derekfrommalden.
Also, here are his Facebook accounts @derek.f.125 (personal) and @derekfrommalden (professional).
Find him on Youtube @DerekFromMalden with 4.9k subscribers.
Derek Forestier’s age
Derek Forestier was 52 years old when he appeared on Making Fun in 2022.
Most of the show’s cast were in their 50s at the time.
Derek Forestier Family
Derek Forestier comes from a family of seven — his parents, himself, and four siblings.
Talking about his siblings, they are brothers Gary and John, and two sisters Carolyn A. Forestier-Mulrey and Andrea Forestier Steinberg.
Unfortunately, Derek’s sister-in-law Kathleen A. Forestier (John’s wife) passed away in April 2017.
As for his brother, Gary, he is in a relationship with Holly Jean Cotter and lives in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as of 2022.
Related FAQs
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Where is Derek Forestier from?
Derek Forestier is from Somerville, Massachusetts.
But as of 2022, he resides in Malden, Massachusetts.
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How tall is Derek Forestier?
He is about 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
His notable features include — long, thick bread and a tattoo on his arm.
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What is Derek Forestier’s birthday?
Derek received birthday wishes on April 7, making him an Aries.
For his 50th birthday, Derek received a knife from Chris Zep, a hammer from Paul Pinto, and a toolbox from Artfully Rogue.