Gigi Erneta on Acting, Faith-Based Films & The Rise of Streaming

🎙️ 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 VindicationAttending 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 ProjectsPickleball 🎾—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. 🔥 Don’t forget to like & subscribe to the Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto! #GigiErneta #Vindication #FaithBasedFilms #ChristianCinema #NeilHaleyShow #LiveFromTheGrotto #GregHanna Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:Where to Watch & Follow Gigi Erneta