Have you heard of Gina Carano the new star of Haywire? Director Steven Soderbergh discovered Gina, an MMA fighter, while watching her fight in the ring on TV.  After seeing Gina on the  reality TV show American Gladiator, Steve wrote a role for her. She is a Muay Thai athlete and had never acted before.

She grew up in Las Vegas and became quite successful as a female MMA fighter. She is ranked 3 in the world for the 145 lbs weight class. Her talent lead to “Ring Girls” the documentary about the fighters, a spot on the newest version  of  American Gladiators, and a reality gig on Oxygen’s “Fight Girls.”

Her unusual discovery story is just more proof that you don’t have to be a conventional “actor” these days – huge directors like Soderbergh are looking for talent everywhere! Take a look at her new work when Haywire opens. Let your raw talents and skills shine—you never know who’s watching!

By: Casting Director Jenny Rawdin

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