Gigi Edgley

Infobox actor


birthdate = birth date and age|1977|11|16|df=y
location = Perth, Australia
height = 5' 7" (1.70 m)
deathdate =
birthname =
othername =
parents = Michael Edgley,
Jeni Edgley
homepage = http://gigiedgley.com
notable role =Chiana in "Farscape"

Gigi Edgley (born 16 November, 1977) is an Australian actress and recording artist. She is best known for her role as Chiana on the series "Farscape".

Biography

Early life

Edgley was born in Perth. She is the daughter of concert and circus promoter Michael Edgley, known for bringing the Moscow State Circus to Australia during the 1980s. Her mother, Jeni Edgley, is a former Miss Australia who is now involved in managing a 250-acre (101 hectare) health retreat. As a child, Gigi Edgley performed both in and out of school. She also took several years of ballet, jazz, and character dance. She became mainly interested in acting and had her first professional theatrical engagement at the Twelfth Night Theatre. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Queensland University of Technology in 1998 [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0249319/resume] . As a believer in the school of method acting, Gigi has developed a broad set of skills and experiences for her roles. Edgley is proficient in ballet, jazz, character dance, singing, and martial arts. Her signature skill is fire-twirling. [ [http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/gigiedgley Gigi Edgley: Resume] . [http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/gigiedgley] . [http://www.actorsaccess.com/index.cfm?flashplayer=yes Actors Access (SM)] . Retrieved on 2008-09-04.]

TV and Film Work

Edgley's early TV and film work included several independent productions (with Anthony Simcoe), as well a guest star spot on the popular Australian series "Water Rats" and a role in Australian film titled "The Day of the Roses".

Edgley is best known for her role as Chiana on the science fiction TV series "Farscape". Originally, she was hired for only one episode, and her character was supposed to die at the end of the hour. The creators decided to keep her around for a few more episodes. At the beginning of Season 2, she was promoted to be a regular on the show. She appeared in total of 68 episodes of the series. Her character's nickname (Pip) was actually coined by her co-star Ben Browder.

Between seasons, Edgley has appeared in other guest starring roles on TV, including the popular internationally aired series "The Lost World" and "BeastMaster" (returning for a second guest starring role), has undertaken some independent film work, was cast in a feature film (pulled due to production and schedule reasons), and read a starring role in an audio drama for Seeing Ear Theatre.

After the cancellation of "Farscape", Edgley pursued other projects including a role in the Australian drama telefilm BlackJack with Colin Friels. She also appeared in popular Australian TV shows such as "The Secret Life of Us" and "Stingers".

Edgley returned as Chiana in the SciFi Channel miniseries "".

In 2006 Edgley starred as the female lead in critically acclaimed Australian Drama/Thriller " [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848592/ Last Train to Freo] ". Her role was nominated for a Best Actress in a Lead Role by the Film Critics Circle of Australia. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848592/awards]

She is currently appearing in the 2007 USA Network TV miniseries The Starter Wife as a minor supporting character.

She frequently appears at Science Fiction conventions and gives interviews to many magazines and radio stations around the world.

Music

Edgley recorded a music single titled "Poison" with recording artist [http://n8music.com/ n8] . The song is available as streaming audio on her webpage in the music section [http://www.gigiedgley.com/index.php?page=3] . She also appeared in a music video for the song "When I Get to California" (2004) by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus.

In July 2007, Edgley began recording with Seattle based artist/producer [http://www.kylestevensmusic.com/ Kyle Stevens] and writing songs for a new music release. At Farscape Con in November 2007, Gigi released "...SO IT SEEMS", a five song E.P. produced and co-written with Kyle. Edgley has recorded "Fall", "Ftang!", and "Blue Sky Thoughts".

Other Notable Appearances and Achievements

Edgley was featured in several printed magazines. Most notably, she appeared nude in the Issue 49 (February 2001) of the popular Australian magazine Black+White. She was also on the cover of the FHM magazine in December 2003 and the cover of the US version of the TV Guide (the 29 July - 4 August 2000 issue).

Edgley was "Yen Magazine's" ambassador for the 2006 "Pantene Young Woman of the Year Awards" [http://www.pywya.net/ambassadors.php] .

Filmography

* 2005 "Last Train To Freo" - Lisa
* 1999 "The Monkey's Mask" [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259442/] - Tianna
* 1997 "Him and Her" - Her
* 1997 "The Bastard" [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4296992824550423625&hl=en] - She
* 1997 "Pure White Light" - Tracy

TV credits

* 2007 "Showdown at Area 51" (Sci Fi Network original movie}
* 2007 "The Starter Wife"
* 2004 "Stingers"
* 2004 "BlackJack" II, III, & IV
* 2004 "My Soul is too much Charg'd" (Australian Film and Television School)
* 2004 ""
* 2003 "The Secret Life of Us"
* 2002 "BlackJack"
* 2002 "BeastMaster"
* 2000 "The Lost World"
* 2000 "Water Rats"
* 2000 "BeastMaster"
* 1999 "Farscape" (4 seasons: 1999-2002)
* 1998 "Day of the Roses" [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0176365/]

Please see Edgley's [http://www.gigiedgley.com/index.php?page=5 official homepage] for a full list of credits.

Music credits

* Vocal work on a single "Poison" by [http://www.n8music.com N8]
* Starred in a video for "When I get to California" by Hoodoo Gurus

Awards

* 2006 - Film Critics Circle of Australia Award Nomination for Best Actress in a motion picture ("Last Train to Freo") [http://www.if.com.au/press/2006/10/04.html]
* 2003 - SyFy Genre Award for Best Supporting Actress (Television)
* 2002 - Saturn Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series ("Farscape") [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0249319/awards]
* 2001 - Maxim Award Nomination for Sexiest Space Babe (Television) [http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=4120]

Notes

External links

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* [http://www.gigiedgley.com/ Official website]
* [http://gigienthusiast.com/ Gigi Enthusiast Service] fan page with large collections of images and multimedia