Arguably the worlds first supermodel, gia carangi paved the way for campbell, turlington, and crawford with the latter billed baby gia when she made her runway debut. Gia marie carangi january 29, 1960 november 18, 1986 was an american model during. Carangis tragic story was adapted into an hbo film 12 years after she. The movie was of theatrical quality and its a shame it didnt get that release. Gia carangi is a hot popular american fashion model who was born on 29 january 1960 birthdaydate of birthborn and is 26 years of age at the time of her death how old is. In the late 1970s and early 1980s there was no model more sought after than gia. Born in philadelphia, gia marie carangi, wished to be seen and heard. Gia tv movie 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Even the terrible mistakes that i made and would have unmade if i could. In 1998, this movie was done and i thought done as good as it could be. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. This is kinda of a hard watch, very sad movie about 80s super model gia carangi hbo movie that set the 80s and captured the time period well. Apr 20, 20 gia marie carangi was born in philadelphia in 1960. The tragic tale of the worlds first supermodel the independent. Gia carangi vogue cover angelina jolie played her in the movie gia gia carangi at age seventeen, gia carangi was working the counter at her fathers philadelphia luncheonette, hoagie city. The film explores many facets of her troubled personality including her drug use, her obsession with her lover, her bisexual promiscuity, and her death from aids. Carangis meteoric and tumultuous career were immortalized in the hbo movie gia that starred angelina jolie nearly a decade later in 1998. Considered by some to be the first supermodel, she was featured on the cover of fashion magazines, including multiple editions of vogue and cosmopolitan, and appeared in advertising campaigns for such fashion houses as armani. The original music score was composed by terence blanchard. Famous model gia carangi died of aids in 1986, lifetime cable. Gia marie carangi philadelphia, pennsylvania, 1960. Gia marie carangi was born in philadelphia in 1960.
Gia is a 1998 american television biographical hbo film about the life and times of one of americas first supermodels, gia marie carangi. Gia began her modeling career in high school after being spotted by a photographer on the beach. The story of gia the worlds first supermodel who died. Model whose life was portrayed in the movie gia played by angelina jolie. Gia carangi girlfriend, mother, mom, death, last photo. Several television shows, documentaries, as well as films were made on her life. The story of gia the worlds first supermodel who died of. Before peter lindbergh immortalised naomi, cindy, claudia, linda, christy, and tatjana on the cover of vogue in 1990, and launched them in their ascension to icon status, there was gia. She was the darling of moguls and movie stars, royalty and rockers. Within a year, gia was one of the top models of the late gracing the. Photo of gia marie carangi for fans of gia carangi 5120497 before cindy crawford, naomi campbell and linda evangelista, there was gia. Gia marie carangi january 29, 1960 november 18, 1986 was an american model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Cindy crawford dubbed as the baby gia the year gia carangi died.
The film stars angelina jolie as gia and faye dunaway as wilhelmina cooper, with mercedes ruehl and elizabeth mitchell. Those close to carangi, including herself, have admitted that this divorce had a lasting impact on her attitude. Gia carangis most memorable fashion photos huffpost canada. Gia marie carangi was born on january 29, 1960 in philadelphia.
The story of the life of gia carangi, a top fashion model from the late 1970s, from her. Younger readers, unless they have seen the eponymous 1998 film gia in which angelina jolie played carangi, may need some introduction to the woman who was once called the worlds first supermodel. She was featured on the cover of fashion magazines, including four international editions of vogue and multiple issues of cosmopolitan between 1979 and 1982. Gia carangi was one of the first supermodels who conquered the world of fashion and thousand peoples hearts. Throughout her short life, the young woman experienced a lot. She had the looks and allbut the only thing she wanted was to be loved by those she loved. Supermodel from philadelphia that changed the look of modeling world from beach blonde gals to dark brooding sultry style.
She redefined the standard of beauty and became a legend in the. The story follows gia s rise to stardom, along with her turbulent lifestyle and drug addiction, which. It was directed by michael cristofer and written by cristofer and jay mcinerney. She would come over to my friends apartment and lock herself in the bathroom and shoot up, and my. Such a beauty whose life ended too early from drugs and aids. A documentary titled the selfdestruction of gia, released in 2003, showcased footage of carangi, contemporary interviews with carangis family and former colleagues, including sandy linter, and footage of actressscreenwriter zoe tamerlis, herself a heroin addict, who had been commissioned to write a screenplay based upon carangis life at the time of her own death of drugrelated causes in 1999. Gia tv movie 1998 angelina jolie as gia carangi imdb.
When she was a kid,her parents provided a violent home and for a long time she felt lonely and desperate for some love. Her life was dramatized in the television film gia, starring angelina jolie, which debuted on hbo in 1998. The love between linda and gia was short lived due to many issues, including drug abuse. Gia carangi facts, bio, family, life, info sticky facts. Angelina jolie did some very serious acting to bring this part of gias life to the screen. Gia marie carangi january 29, 1960 november 18, 1986 she was beautiful. Only 26, she had been a longtime heroin user whose life had devolved from the glitz and glamour of high fashion to wandering the streets as a junkie. I know there were those closer to gia that knew more and didnt appreciate it, but i did, and i miss her. Gia marie carangi angelina jolie high quality youtube. Gia marie carangi january 29, 1960 november 18, 1986 was an american fashion model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Gia carangi gia marie carangi january 1960 november was an american fashion model during the late and early. Gia carangi was born on january 29, 1960 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as gia marie carangi.
Before cindy crawford, naomi campbell and linda evangelista, there was gia. Gias self worth came from being loved by linda, rather than inner satisfaction. At age seventeen, gia carangi was working the counter at her fathers philadelphia luncheonette, hoagie city. The pains that have burned me and scarred my soul, it was worth it, for having been allowed to walk where ive walked, which was to hell on earth. She was featured on the cover of popular fashion magazines like vogue and cosmopolitan. Gia carangi, one of the first supermodels of the late seventies and early eighties, broke barriers in the fashion. Nov 18, 2014 on november 18, 1986, supermodel gia carangi died from aidsrelated complications. Gia and linda from the movie gia sent to ride cary brothers. Apja olaszamerikai, anyja amerikai, ir es walesi elodokkel. Eva herzigova, jerry hall, gia carangi, ingrid boulting, marie helvin. A major force in the modeling world with her daring shapely figure she had no inhibitions and very deep problems. She has modeled for famous fashion houses like armani, chanel, christian dior, versace, and yves saint laurent. One of the first casualties of aids from sharing heroin needles and a drug related rape. Gia also dated a women by the name of alyssa she used the alias rochelle in frieds book.
Gia carangi gia marie carangi january 1960 november 1986 was an american fashion model during the late and early she was featured on the cover of fashion magazines, including four international editions of vogue and mul. The story of the life of gia carangi, a top fashion model from the late 1970s, from her meteoric rise to the forefront of the modeling industry, to her untimely death. Gia carangi gia marie carangi january 29, 1960 november 18, 1986 was an american fashion model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The story follows gias rise to stardom, along with her turbulent lifestyle and drug addiction, which. The story follows gias rise to stardom, along with. Gia carangis most iconic fashion moments photos huffpost. Gia carangi transformation from 1 to 26 years old youtube.
Have you watched the movie made for hbo drams gia 1998 with angelina jolie. Sep 18, 2010 i noticed i hadnt made a gia video since may, this had to be rectified. Starring angelina jolie in the title role, the movie documenting gia carangis tragic life turns 20 this year. Gia carangi models biography, photo, personal life. In the early 80s she became a legend in the fashion industry. Gias lover, linda, is based of sandy linter, a makeup artist in which gia wooed and dated. The tragic tale of the worlds first supermodel plucked from obscurity, gia carangis looks redefined beauty for a generation. Angelina jolie stars in this drama that follows the tragic true story of supermodel gia carangis rise and fall.
Gia marie has 788 posts on their instagram profile. The hbo film gia is a compelling biopic about gia marie carangi, americas first supermodel. The story of gia the worlds first supermodel who died of aids at 26. Gia carangi biography, age, height, career, net worth. Angelina jolie did a good job in my opinion playing gia.
She was featured on the cover of fashion magazines, including four international editions of vogue and mul. Jolie said of the model herself after portraying her, you think, god, she didnt need drugs she was a drug. Aug 14, 2017 gia marie carangi shared a post on instagram. On november 18, 1986, supermodel gia carangi died from aidsrelated complications.
Gia carangi girlfriend, mother, mom, death, last photo, photo. I noticed i hadnt made a gia video since may, this had to be rectified. The tragic tale of the worlds first supermodel the. George michael based on the gia movie interpreted by angelina jolie web.
Jolie portrayed the character of gia carangi in a biographical film in 1998. She has modeled for famous fashion houses like armani, chanel, christian dior. Forced commitment from both women became a primary goal in. After high school she enrolled in makeup school and begun to fine tune her expertise as a makeup artist seeing as that she always had an appreciation for photography. Her biography is the story of the breathtaking rise and equally dramatic fall.
I am wondering if gia was ever a bisexual, did she ever have a man in her life that was more than a friend or was she a lesbian from day one. Within a year, gia was one of the top models of the late 1970s, gracing the covers of cosmopolitan and vogue, partying at new yorks studio 54 and the mudd club, and redefining the industrys standard of beauty. Gia carangi, one of the first supermodels of the late seventies and early eighties, broke barriers in the fashion industry fo. Gia marie carangi was the queen of american fashion model.
Within a year, gia was one of the top models of the late gracing the covers of cosmopolitan and vogue, partying at new york. Gias life echoed the classic ragstoriches story, only, eventually, the riches made way for rags again. May 12, 2018 born in philadelphia, gia marie carangi, wished to be seen and heard. Gia marie carangi 012960 111886 now at peace doing what i can to keep her memory alive. Due to striking resemblance between their styles and the fact that cindy shoots to success the same year gia died. Photo of fashion model gia marie carangi id 335540 just finished watching gia, the movie based on her life and i could watch it over and over again. A cult has grown around the memory of dead supermodel gia carangi, mostly due to the movie of her life with angelina jolie in the title role. Gia carangi also has a movie on her life in which her role is played by the worldfamous actor, angelina jolie.
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