Biography

Gabriella Martinez is an American Latina born in Nyack, New York. She is the youngest of two children to parents born in New York and The Dominican Republic. Gabriella started performing at a very young age in theater and dance recitals. Her first film was a short produced in 2010 followed by various commercials, short films, features, web series and television and print work. She is continuously training in her craft and pursuing her lifelong dream. Her most recent roles are on the hit series S.W.A.T. along with a recurring role on Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.

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Gabriella Martinez is a Dominican American actress. She grew up a bi-coastal child having been born in NY and moving to Las Vegas at a young age. She took her passion for acting very seriously and at the young age of 6 years old along with her parents traveled to LA weekly in search of landing her dream job. Some days consisted of an eight-hour drive back and forth and attending virtual school on the road. This did not deter her dedication. She has always had an incredibly positive outlook that has prepared her for this long journey. Gabriella attended theatre and acting classes weekly and is still dedicated to this day. She has trained consistently with, Constance Tillotson, Billy Hufsey, Amy Lyndon, Lisa Picotte, and Margie Haber Studios to name a few.

Gabriella has worked in leading female roles on many films based out of Las Vegas and also produced alongside director Joe Lujan. Her resume includes credits with Eric Roberts, Adriana Barranza, Nathan Lane, Tom Sizemore, Tom Arnold, Macy Gray, and many others.

Her first on-screen role was on Young Sheldon (CBS). Her most recent credits include the roles of Cristy on Grown-ish (Freeform & HULU), Vera on S.W.A.T (CBS), Ana on Penny Dreadful City of Angels (Showtime) as well as Ashley on Today's Special, alongside Michael Cera and Jane Lynch (TBS) and a voice-over role on The Chosen One (Netflix)

When not filming, Gabriella volunteers her time with a few non-profit organizations including Hope Means Nevada, a mental health awareness organization. She earned a degree in Social and Behavioral Science and spends her time writing and wants to produce and direct to offer others opportunities in the industry.

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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.

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