🎙️ Live from the Grotto, Greg Hanna and Neil Haley welcome Gigi Erneta, a seasoned actress, broadcaster, and conservative talk show host, to discuss her latest role in Vindication, her experiences in Hollywood, and the rise of faith-based films.

✅ Gigi Erneta’s Latest Role in Vindication

• Attending NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Dallas.
• Plays a villain in the upcoming season—fans will have to watch to see if she gets her comeuppance or escapes unscathed!
• Vindication is now picked up by Angel Studios and will be available for streaming starting March 20th (Seasons 1-3).

✅ Biggest Lessons Learned from Acting in Hollywood
💡 “Don't pre-plan too much—improv opportunities have been my best experiences.”

• Favorite gig ever? Performing live improv with Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara—a thrilling, unscripted experience.
• Biggest career challenge? Overcoming obstacles with faith and maintaining her relationship with God in an industry that can be unpredictable.

✅ Faith-Based Entertainment is Booming 📈

• The faith-based film industry has seen massive growth in the last five years.
• Streaming platforms have opened up new creative opportunities and allow faith-based content to reach wider audiences.
• More risk-taking and more production companies willing to invest in faith-driven content.

✅ Inside the Casting Process 🎭 (Guest: Ronnie Hummel, Casting Director)

• Vindication casting calls received over 1,500 submissions per role.
• The hardest part of casting? Going through every resume, tape, and demo reel to find the perfect fit.
• Faith-based content is thriving—more TV series, films, and even commercials than ever before.

✅ Exciting Upcoming Projects

• Pickleball 🎾—a faith-based comedy starring Kevin Farley.
• Racing to release it before Ben Stiller’s competing Pickleball movie!
• Other TV and film projects under NDA—keep an eye on her IMDb & website for updates!

✅ Gigi’s Other Interests & Fun Facts
🚀 She worked for NASA as a photographer—her photos have actually been to space!
🚀 Would have been an astronaut if not an actress—who knew?!

✅ Gigi’s Most Important Life Lesson
🙏 "Time alone with God is the most important thing. We don’t need to constantly surround ourselves with others to find peace and purpose."

📺 Vindication – Available March 20th on Angel Studios.
🌐 IMDb: Gigi Erneta’s IMDb Page
🌐 Website: www.GigiErneta.com
📱 Social Media: Follow her for updates on new projects, speaking engagements, and film releases.

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