General Bio and Resume
for
Georgianna M. Coogler
(Gigi) Brief Bio Version
Georgianna Maria Coogler born in Chattanooga, Tennesee began formal dance lessons at the age four and stage acting before eight years old. At age six months her family moved to Southern California where she currently still resides.
Community theatre, music, beauty pageants, modeling school and modeling were her passion for years to come. At age 18 Gigi began attending various acting workshops in Hollywood and Los Angeles, CA. She landed her first feature film role at age 19. Following were various roles in both film and stage while still attending college. During this time, she managed women’s health clubs while teaching dance and fitness classes.
Through the years Gigi worked at various gyms, dance studios and fitness centers. She taught classes for UCR University of Riverside, CA. She was Chair for the Inland Empire Region and top fund raiser for The City of Hope "Aerobics Against Aides". She taught dance for development challenged children.
At age 29 Gigi began working at New West Entertainment and First United Capitol located in Burbank. After a short time she obtained the position of executive producer for two years. She gained valuable skils taking several projects from cast to can.
Singing, dance,music and the performing arts remain a consistency.
Gigi recently revived the pursuit of acting.
After only a couple auditions, she had the honor of performing in the supporting role of Sylvia, a crazed. obsessive, neurotic, spoiled, upper class domestic godess in the comedy Pay Off.
Over the last part of 2009 Gigi wrote, composed, and performed her first three songs, titled, No Such Thing, I Know Nothing, and Blues Groove .
Ms. Coogler continues her passion for teaching dance five days per week at YMCA and YWCA in Riverside, CA.
At the YMCA she currently is directing a dance team of 7 women all over the age of 40.
Gigi continues each day to perform a labor of love by serving in the from of teaching, learning, writing acting, singing, playing keyboards, composing music and collaborating with like minded peers.
Her views are simple and effective. Keep from identifying with the ego and make sure all drama remains where is belongs, in the arts. Simple is the key word here.
Attitude is ultimately everything which then determines the effective outcome of all action.
Working in a team environment during the often challenging creative process is one of lifes greatest rewards.