GiGi Diaz
| GiGi Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Guianeya Diaz Cuba |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Citizenship | USA |
| Website |
www |
Guianeya "GiGi" Diaz, born in Cuba 1985, is a Cuban-American variety show host who became a local Miami celebrity at age 15 when she starred in the Santa's Enchanted Forest at Tropical Park TV commercial.[1]
Career
Journalism
Diaz became cofounder of the publication En Contacto Newspaper. There, GiGi worked as graphic designer, writer, and often as sales rep, and had the opportunity to conduct interviews for her columns with celebrities such as Cristina Saralegui, Paulina Rubio, Pedro Moreno, Jencarlos Canela, and Jordi.
She made a journalism internship with Telemundo Network where she earned the opportunity to work closely with professionals such as Jose Diaz-Balart, Maria Celeste Arraras.[2] She worked as Field Producer for the network’s national news cast Noticiero Telemundo as well as Al Rojo Vivo for numerous pieces and live shots.
GiGi has been chosen to host television programs reporting on local news as well entertainment pieces; hosting; and interviewing personalities in the entertainment field R.K.M & Ken-Y,[3] Tiempo Libre, Vacilos,[4] and Tito Puente, Jr.[5] as well as politicians such as and Governor Christine Todd Whitman, and Mayor Julio Robaina.
GiGi’s Academy
In 2003 she founded GiGi’s Academy, located in Hialeah, Florida. A performing arts studio for children, students are taught art, modeling, musical theater, and styles of dance such as flamenco, salsa, ballet, belly dance, and jazz/hip hop fusion. Offer includes Quinces, solo, and fashion show choreographies, as well as after school care and dance summer camp.
GiGi’s Academy has worked on television events such as Despierta America, Tropicama, Arrebatados,[6] A las 7 con Fernando, Pellizcame que Estoy Soñando, and "De Mañanita. On February 13, 2011, the Academy won the "Step Up to the Streets" dance off competition and their winning piece was aired on NBC 6 on February 14, 2011.[7]
Reporter
GiGi Diaz joined the broadcast team at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, starting with the 2010-2011 live harness racing season, as trackside reporter and public liaison. She hosted the Pompano Park's 2010 toys for tots drive for the United States Marines.[8]
References
- ↑ Victor Gonzalez. "GiGi Diaz, Hialeah Hottie from Santa's Enchanted Forest All Grown Up". Miami New Times. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ "Pictures...". gigidiaz.com. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ "Pictures...". gigidiaz.com. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ "Pictures...". gigidiaz.com. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ GiGi Diaz reporta los 40 de Tito Puente JR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oitlqaeqESQ&feature=channel_video_title
- ↑ GiGi's Academy dancers perform at Arrebatados https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY6_Byjdk6M&feature=BFa&list=ULnt4cBdT7Ezk&index=18
- ↑ GiGi's Academy Step Up 2 the Streets NBC6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJn9wH4FRC4&feature=related
- ↑ "This Exceeds All Expectations". standardbredcanada.ca. Retrieved 30 August 2015.