Gabriella Martinez(I)

Gabriella Martinez has a unique bi-coastal story. Born in New York and moving to Las Vegas at a young age, she fell in love with acting early on. By the time she was six, she and her parents were making weekly trips to L.A. to chase her dreams-imagine eight-hour drives and juggling virtual school on the road, but she never wavered in her dedication.

Always keeping a positive vibe, Gabriella has stayed committed to her craft, taking weekly theatre and acting classes. She's trained with some amazing mentors, including Amy Lyndon, Constance Tillotson, Margie Haber, and Theresa Pitius at The Prep, which has further sharpened her skills.

Gabriella's journey includes landing a recurring role as Nancy in a Netflix series directed by Regina King, showcasing her talent on a big platform. She's also taken on leading roles in indie films and collaborated as a producer with director Joe Lujan. Her work spans commercials for big names like Denny's, the NFL, and a principal role in a Progressive commercial, highlighting her versatility.

Her on-screen debut was on "Young Sheldon," and since then, she's demonstrated her range with roles like Vera on "S.W.A.T," Ana on "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels," and Ashley in "Today's Special" with Michael Cera and Jane Lynch. Plus, she's lent her voice to "The Chosen One" dubbing for a Portuguese Netflix series.

When she's not acting, Gabriella dedicates her time to volunteering with organizations like Hope Means Nevada, focusing on mental health awareness. With a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Early Childhood Education, she spends her mornings teaching preschool children. She is passionate about writing and has dreams of producing and directing to create opportunities for others in the industry.