GiGi Erneta

GiGi Erneta, born in New York to Argentine parents, is an actress, broadcaster, and multidisciplinary artist with a career spanning over 30 years in film, television, and media. She began as a dancer, training with the Royal Academy of Dance and the British Academy of Dance, before transitioning to acting. At age 15, she booked her first SAG commercial, later earning an acting scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film. Post-graduation, Erneta worked at NASA's Public Affairs Office, collaborating with McDonnell Douglas on the International Space Station program. She produced engineering photography and media content, including images used by astronauts during Space Shuttle missions. In film, GiGi starred as Captain Judith Rainier in the award-winning Flag of My Father alongside John Schneider and William Devane, noted for its military and familial narrative. Her credits also include When the Bough Breaks, a psychological thriller with Morris Chestnut, and the Happy Death Day franchise, a horror-comedy series grossing over $125 million globally per Box Office Mojo. She has bolstered her portfolio with independent films, demonstrating genre versatility. On television, she has held recurring roles in series such as Roswell, New Mexico (The CW), The Purge (Season 2, USA Network), VEEP (HBO), The First (Hulu), Dallas (TNT), Veronica Mars (UPN/CW), and Spanish-language telenovelas including La Ley del Silencio. On television, Erneta took on a lead role as Kelly Evert, a game ranch owner, in the faith-based drama Sons of Thunder (Pure Flix, 2019), showcasing her ability to anchor a character-driven narrative. Her guest roles feature in Nashville (ABC), Jane the Virgin (The CW), American Crime (ABC), Scandal (ABC), NCIS: New Orleans (CBS), Friday Night Lights (NBC), and Strong Medicine (Lifetime). She portrayed Jennifer Sawyer in the festive romantic comedy Holiday in Santa Fe (Lifetime), a story of cultural traditions and unexpected romance starring Mario Lopez. She also played George Jones' wife, Nancy Sepulvado, in the acclaimed limited series George & Tammy (Showtime), showcasing her dramatic range opposite Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. Additionally, she appeared in the neo-Western Outer Range (Season 2 Amazon Prime), further expanding her television repertoire. Recently, she played Martha opposite Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie in The Curse (Showtime/A24, 2023-present), a comedy-drama where her guest star performance earned Emmy consideration. She also recurs as Phillipa Verdi in Vindication (Season 4, Angel Studios), appeared in David E. Kelley's Love & Death (HBO Max), a true-crime drama, and made an appearance in J.J. Abrams' new crime-drama series Duster (HBO Max), adding to her slate of high-profile projects. GiGi Erneta's acting training includes the Meisner technique at Playhouse West under Robert Carnegie and comedy at The Second City Los Angeles. She has performed improv alongside Martin Short, Fred Willard, and Catherine O'Hara. Erneta's broadcasting career spans news anchoring, reporting, and writing for television and radio, complemented by her work as an FM radio announcer and host of streaming radio programs. She has also lent her talents to hosting commercials and live events, showcasing her versatility as a dynamic presenter. This extensive experience has enabled her to thrive across diverse media markets and connect with a wide range of audiences. GiGi Erneta is expanding her roles as an actress, writer, and director, with plans to develop an original series, leveraging her extensive experience across performance and production.