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.