Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. She has been nominated twice for her work, in Strictly Ballroom (1992) (Best Actress in a Supporting Role AFI Awards) and Brilliant Lies (1996) (Best Actress in a Leading Role AFI Awards). She has appeared in as many American films as well as Australian films, and continues to work in both countries.
Bio:
Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. She has been nominated twice for her work, in Strictly Ballroom (1992) (Best Actress in a Supporting Role AFI Awards) and Brilliant Lies (1996) (Best Actress in a Leading Role AFI Awards). She has appeared in as many American films as well as Australian films, and continues to work in both countries.
Tivia:
Speaks Greek fluently.Greek on her father's side and English on her mother's side.Close friends with actress Naomi Watts.Welcomed her first child with Anthony LaPaglia, a daughter named Bridget. [January 2003]Sister of Danielle and Zoe Carides.She attended Chatswood High School, the same school attended by Mark Taylor - a well-known Australian cricketer.Gia didn't make the shortlist for Phar Lap as they thought she was too ethnic. Her agent suggested she audition as Georgia Carr; and she gets the role.Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Program.Sister Zoe Carides played Gia's sibling in the film Brilliant Lies (1996).Once worked at a child-care center in Lane Cove, Sydney.Former sister-in-law of actor Jonathan LaPaglia and Michael LaPaglia.
Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. She has been nominated twice for her work, in Strictly Ballroom (1992) (Best Actress in a Supporting Role AFI Awards) and Brilliant Lies (1996) (Best Actress in a Leading
Trivia:
Speaks Greek fluently.Greek on her father's side and English on her mother's side.Close friends with actress Naomi Watts.Welcomed her first child with Anthony LaPaglia, a daughter named Bridget. [January 2003]Sister of Danielle and Zoe Carides.She attended Chatswood High School, the same school attended by Mark Taylor - a well-known Australian cricketer.Gia didn't make the shortlist for Phar Lap as they thought she was too ethnic. Her agent suggested she audition as Georgia Carr; and she gets the role.Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Program.Sister Zoe Carides played Gia's sibling in the film Brilliant Lies (1996).Once worked at a child-care center in Lane Cove, Sydney.Former sister-in-law of actor Jonathan LaPaglia and Michael LaPaglia.
Job title:
Actress,Director,Producer
Spouse:
Anthony LaPaglia (September 11, 1998 - June 15, 2016) (divorced, 1 child)
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Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. She has been nominated twice for her work, in Strictly Ballroom (1992) (Best Actress in a Supporting Role AFI Awards) and Brilliant Lies (1996) (Best Actress in a Leading Role AFI Awards). She has appeared in as many American films as well as Australian films, and continues to work in both countries.
