Behind Closed Doors to Big Screens, Gabriella Giardina’s Story of Becoming a Successful Actress and Model.

With a passion for the arts fostered by dedication, humility, and perseverance, Gabriella Giardina has become a sought-after actress and model. Over the years, Gabriella worked tirelessly day by day toward her goal. Her experiences and the people she met along the way all contributed to her professional development. Gabriella Giardina emerged from these experiences with remarkable versatility as an actress and model, a trait highly valued in the film industry that allows her to play a wide variety of roles and performing in projects that have won awards and have been selected for festival screenings. 

 We have had the opportunity to reach out to Gabriella, get to know her better, and discover her career path and thoughts about some of the most exciting projects she has recently undertaken.

 Among Gabriella’s recent works, already recognized by the industry professionals as a remarkable comedy, is “Restrictions.” This comedy has been officially selected at film festivals like Lift-off Global Network and SATX Cinema Showdown and won best comedy at the International Gold Awards. “It was great to embark on a comedy where Kate, my character, takes her emotions very seriously and tries to find a way to express them without being too forward”, says Gabriella. “You must find the fine line and balance between staying true to what the character feels and knowing there is lightness and laugh for it in the story”, she continues, stating that she loved bringing this character to life.

 Two more projects in which she starred, of a completely different genre, and currently in post-production, are the short films “Sleepless” and “Lonnie Lindelbach”. Talking about “Sleepless”, a compelling drama yet full of hope and great messages, Gabriella shows great pride. “I am truly excited about this one; I had to push myself out of every comfort zone and embark on a rollercoaster of emotions”. The actress is thrilled at the thought of seeing the short on the screens and sharing with the audience the story of Emily, the character she plays, as she believes that, on some level, everyone will find a way to relate to her inner drama. 

“Lonnie Lindelbach” is another anticipated story, since the role she plays gives voice to a sensitive topic, for centuries subject of debate and still unresolved. 

 As an actress and model, Gabriella always aims to deliver the story’s concept and to bring the director’s vision to life, no matter the project’s target, the role, or the genre she undertakes. 

 Thanks to her talent and professionalism, Gabriella had the opportunity to collaborate with several prestigious brands. Most recently, she worked for the famous car brand Chevrolet. On this occasion, Gabriella took part in their commercial for the launch of a new SUV, which will be released on all media platforms and showcased within their showrooms. “The whole team on set was an absolute dream to work with”, says Gabriella. “The director, Michael Jones, had such a clear vision for the commercial, and it was great to see it come to life as he navigated the whole team and myself through it.” Gabriella deeply cherishes her experience with Chevrolet, “It gave me extra motivation to deliver to the fullest, and it was a lot of fun, too! I love driving and animals, so those are all plus points for a great day at work”.

 Another project the actress carries close to her heart is her experience with Pitaman. She had the opportunity to work on the set of Pitaman Olympus. This commercial was selected for and won multiple film festivals, like the Oniros Film Awards New York, the Cult Critic Movie Awards, the Gona Film Awards, and the Best Shorts Competition. In this commercial, Gabriella got to travel back in time and play a Greek goddess looking at today’s world. “It was great to tap into something so different that again brings a smile on your face and a laugh when you watch it”, says Gabriella about working on this short. “Getting to work with a director I know, and with whom I worked before, brings something unique to the project. It is a great privilege to work with the same people more than once, there is trust there, and you get to experience different roles with them, so it becomes like building something together.”

 “The whole process, from embarking on a project, a character, a story, to building it yourself as an actor, exploring it and understanding, bringing your uniqueness to it, is a fascinating journey”, says Gabriella. “Every step is a thrill, from being on set to bringing a project to life with the support of all the amazing creators around you. You share and understand other colleagues’ take on a role; every stage is an important element of creation”, she continues. “And then, at the end of it, sharing it with the public and seeing them enjoy it as much as you have, that too is a huge reward. It’s something I look forward to every time”, explains Gabriella.

 The actress has always pondered the roles proposed to her, feeling very proud of the characters she has played. She strives to continue to be a part of stories and projects that give other people’s voices, send an important message to the world, and support and stand for the welfare of the people.

- Erica Balley -