Starred in a video for When I get to California by Hoodoo Gurus.Please see Gigi's official homepage for full list of credits. 2004 My Soul is too much Charg'd (Australian Film and Television School).Thanks to the huge fan following she was quickly signed on as a full cast member, and stayed with the series all the way to its end and the premature cancellation.Īfter Farscape, Gigi became a regular on popular Australian drama The Secret Life of Us and continued to work on many smaller projects. Instead of dying at the end of the episode, the mischievous character of Chiana was allowed to live and became one of the most popular, and at times controversial characters in the series. Starting as a guest star for one episode, Gigi has quickly captured the hearts of the Farscape writers, producers and the fans alike. However, her huge internet presence, and large following of fans can be attributed to her role as Chiana on the cult sci-fi series called Farscape. ![]() Her early TV and Film work included several independent productions (most notably with Anthony Simcoe) as well a guest star spot on popular Australian series Water Rats and a role in Australian Movie production titled Day of the Roses. Gigi is proficient in ballet, jazz and character dance, vocal singing as well as martial arts and her signature fire twirling tricks. This gave her an extensive on-stage experience and theater credits.Īs a firm believer in the school of method acting, Gigi has accumulated a trully remarkable set of skills and experiences she needed for her acting roles. Throughout her childhood and school years she was honing her performance skills, and actively pursued any acting opportunities available. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Queensland University of Technology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Queensland University of Technology after entering in the auditions alongside hundreds of other candidates.Gigi was born on Novemin Perth, Australia. Gigi has a long list of theatre credits as well that include: Kill Everything You Love, 4.48 Psychosis,The Rover, Boy’s Life, Romeo And Juliet, Road, Picnic At Hanging Rock and Les Miserables.Įdgley has performed concerts all around the world including singing for Stan Lee at his 95th Birthday, LA Comic Con’s Official Opening Party, Whisky A Go, Rockwood Music Hall and the San Diego Comic Con Official Kick Off Party amongst other sensational events.Įdgley is additionally a recording artist, creator of original comic books, director and producer. She was also selected for the Women of Sci-Fi book by Denny’s Illic. Gigi was nominated for the Film’s Critic’s Circle awards for best lead actress in the feature Last Train To Freo, the SyFy Genre Award for Best Supporting actress, the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a television series and Maxim Award for Sexiest Space Babe. They are currently developing it into a full-length feature. The film has had fantastic recognition from the festival circuit and Dust streaming have picked it up. The SyFy Channel and The Jim Henson Company also asked her to host Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge.Įdgley’s team additionally raised over $44,000 on Kickstarter to fund a sci-fi short called Hashtag. The mischievous Chiana became one of the most popular, and at times controversial characters in the series. ![]() She was originally cast as a guest star for one episode, but quickly captured the attention of the Farscape writers, producers and the fans alike. ![]() Gigi stole the hearts of sci-fi enthusiasts. ![]() Edgley has starred in countless film and television series including FX’s Feud, USA’s The Starter Wife, Farscape, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge, Diminuendo, Rescue Special Ops, Tricky Business, SyFy’s Showdown at Area 51, Quantum Apocalypse, Carlotta, Newcastle, Black Jack, Peacekeeper Wars, Stingers, Secret Life Of Us, Beastmaster, Lost World, Water Rats, Day of The Roses, Star Trek Continues and Nexus.Įdgley has an extensive history with The Jim Henson Company beginning with her popular role as Chiana on the company’s critically acclaimed sci fi cult series, Farscape in which she starred for over five years. Gigi Edgley is an internationally renowned actress originally from Australia.
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