Mar 19, 2019
Janet Nepales, journalist and member of HFPA (Golden Globes)
interview with Gia Noortas, filmmaker and actress. Janet is
originally from Philippines now based in Los Angeles, CA
Gia opens up about her movie "My Husband's Wife" (original title
TOKAL), about her life and aspirations, and about The World's Best
talent show (CBS 2019).
Gia Noortas BIO:
Gia (Gaukhar), originally from Kazakhstan, moved to Los Angeles
in 2003 to pursue her dream of becoming a filmmaker. In 2008 Gia
founded The Los Angeles based film production company, Mount Helix
Films developing and producing international film projects.
In 2013 Gia launched Hollywood Film Academy®, a Los Angeles based
company with a subsidiary in Almaty, Kazakhstan specializing in the
instruction of film production.
Gia Noortas and her international team's latest feature film My
Husband's Wife (aka Tokal), produced and co directed by Gia, have
concluded 9 weeks of wide theatrical release in Kazakhstan and
Kyrgyzstan gaining reputation of "the most talked about drama of
the year. This film is now on major streaming platforms in North
America, CIS, Mongolia. My Husband's Wife has been one of the front
runners for the best foreign language category at the Golden Globe
2017. Gia has been nominated for a best female actress category at
Kazakhstan's National Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts for her
role in this picture.
Gia manages the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Los Angeles,
bridging both cultural and business relations. This included the
launch of Kazakhstan: Montage of Cinemas Film and Cultural Festival
in Hollywood as well as Tengri: Montage of Cultures.
Gia Noortas is also a judge/expert representing Kazakhstan on The
World's Best talent show (CBS).
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