Gia Franzia

Gia Franzia was born in Santa Monica and grew up in Orange County. She graduated from Long Beach State University in 1999 with a degree in Theatre Arts. Immediately upon graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to live and work in the heart of the movie industry. Never having been on a movie set, Gia enrolled in several casting agencies as an extra to learn and experience "the magic"" of movie making during her first year in Hollywood. Soon thereafter, she produced and starred in her first feature film, Peace of Heart. While continuing to audition and book movie parts, Gia enrolled at one of LA's top acting schools, Playhouse West, founded by Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum. She studied at Playhouse West for four years, routinely acted in plays, and was often invited to be part of scene night. When time permitted, Gia consistently volunteered to work behind the scenes as sound operator, lighting specialist, and stage crew for multiple shows. In 2006 and 2007, Gia helped produce and sta