Our Latin Flavor of the Day is Gina La Piana, a singer, actress, and composer (yes, I said composer) from Latin America. That means she doesn’t just act in films, she actually scores them, too. And oh yeah, did I mention she’s also drop dead gorgeous? More on her: “The talented actress and musician started her career in the entertainment industry as she was signed a major label deal with SONY in an all girl group called “Carmen Jones”. She later signed with Columbia Records to be in another all-girl group called, “Movida”. After building her music career and maturing as an artist, Gina was signed as a solo artist through MCA with Randy Jackson. Since, Gina has also accomplished writing and singing for Disney, including the end title song for CINDERALLA PART II: DREAMS DO COME TRUE; “Put it Together”.
Gina is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but was raised primarily in Corona, California by her father. From the time she could walk, she was already a “little performer”. Her father, a brilliant guitarist and vocalist, raised Gina on a strict diet of The Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens, Journey and other legendary bands. With the heart of a performer, Gina decided to pursue acting, being inspired by “I Love Lucy” and Lucille Ball, whom became her childhood obsession growing up. Gina also received a scholarship to attend the esteemed American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Gina graduated from the three-year conservatory school, where she studied classical theater, film, and television acting.”
Pics and bio courtesy of Shandrew PR and photographer Gilles Toucas.
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