Gina Wilhelm Actor Blog

In playing the role of Mandy in the movie “Mandy’s Voice,” Rachel Barcellona tapped into her own past experiences. The character is a nonverbal woman on the autism spectrum, and Barcellona was nonverbal until age 5. “I am finally given this opportunity to do a story that is really close to myself even though I have a voice and some people may not, we really are not that different,” Barcellona says. Barcellona has advocated at

Marla Gibbs, the legendary star of “The Jeffersons” and “227” received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. The 90-year-old actress was long overdue for the honor, which she received Tuesday. Ms. Gibbs was introduced by Norman Lear, who created “The Jeffersons.” There was a brief scare during the ceremony when the legend appeared to faint.  Later she was reported in good spirits.  The event had taken place in 88-degree heat. In

All Puppet Players continue their residency at Playhouse on the Park at The Central Arts Plaza. 1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004.  They have announced their new season. Things kick off in October with “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Christmas will see a revival of “Die Hard: A Christmas Story.” In addition to the puppet fun, there will be a white elephant gift exchange at the December 11th performance. Later the season sees Quentin Tarantino’s

Works of Gina’s presents our latest video, “Suddenly Seymour.”  This is the love song from the Ashman and Menken puppet musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”  It’s time for a ventriloquist love duet.  Watch me sing three different parts!  Gina and Shemp, the Hollywood Troll, do some serious belting to celebrate the glory of puppet love. Like what you see here?  Please remember to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel

After a crazy long hiatus, I have returned to writing my blog.  Stay tuned to this space for my thoughts and news about acting, puppetry, singing, voice over, and whatever other fun things I may want to share with you.  Today, enjoy this picture of me in front of Swan House at the Atlanta History Center.  This is blog-worthy because I was in town on a trip to play the Center for Puppetry Arts to