Byrnes asks, “Our front door is galvanized metal and the paint is popping off. What is the correct way to remove the old paint and repaint it?”If the door is peeling badly, you may...Gia Carangi (29.1.1960 – 18.11.1986) là người mẫu thời trang người Mỹ trong cuối thập niên 1970 và đầu thập niên 1980. Carangi được một số người coi là siêu mẫu đầu tiên, mặc dù danh hiệu này được gán cho những người khác, trong đó có Janice Dickinson, Dorian Leigh, và Jean Shrimpton. Cindy Crawford, người cũng xuất ...Gia Carangi (29.1.1960 – 18.11.1986) là người mẫu thời trang người Mỹ trong cuối thập niên 1970 và đầu thập niên 1980. Carangi được một số người coi là siêu mẫu đầu tiên, mặc dù danh hiệu này được gán cho những người khác, trong đó có Janice Dickinson, Dorian Leigh, và Jean Shrimpton. Cindy Crawford, người cũng xuất ...Gia Carangi’s last photograph, taken by Chris von Wangenheim, is a powerful depiction of her beauty and charisma. This image, now a part of Vogue magazine’s history, serves as a poignant reminder of Carangi’s tragic death at the age of 26, marking the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the fashion industry.Gia Carangi, one of the first supermodels of the late seventies and early eighties, broke barriers in the fashion industry for her outspokenness with her bisexuality, her unique looks—which were wildly different from the cookie cutter blond hair & blue eyed models who were popular at the time—and her willingness to take risks in front of the …Gia is a 1998 television biopic about the life and death of model Gia Marie Carangi. The film stars Angelina Jolie in the title role, alongside Faye Dunaway, Mercedes Ruehl, and Elizabeth Mitchell, and was directed by Michael Cristofer.It was broadcast on HBO.Jolie and Dunaway both won Golden Globe awards for their roles. The film follows Gia as she … Gia Carangi (n. 29 ianuarie 1960 - d. 18 noiembrie 1986) a fost un fotomodel american din perioada anilor 1970-1980. Carangi este considerată de mulți ca fiind primul supermodel, [1] [2] deși acest titlu a mai fost atribuit și altora, [3] [4] [5] precum Twiggy, Janice Dickinson, Dorian Leigh și Jean Shrimpton. Gia Carangi travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a fashion model. Within minutes of arriving, she meets Wilhelmina Cooper, a wise and high-powered agent who takes Gia under her wing. With Cooper's help and her own natural instincts, Gia quickly shoots to the top of the modeling world. When Cooper dies of lung cancer, however, Gia ...吉雅·玛丽·卡蘭芝（英語： Gia Carangi ，1960年1月29日—1986年11月18日），20世纪70年代末和80年代初的美国 超級名模。卡蘭芝是被众人冠以“超級名模”称号的第一人。 后来这个称号被应用于其他人，包括珍妮絲·狄金森， Dorian Leigh 和珍·诗琳普顿。Gia Marie Carangi (29. tammikuuta 1960 – 18. marraskuuta 1986) oli yhdysvaltalainen malli. Hänellä oli italialaisia , walesilaisia ja irlantilaisia sukujuuria. Lyhyen uransa aikana hän teki mallintöitä muun muassa Versacelle , Armanille , Christian Diorille ja Yves Saint Laurentille .Gia Marie Carangi (Filadélfia, 29 de janeiro de 1960 — Filadélfia, 18 de novembro de 1986) foi uma supermodelo norte-americana, atuante entre fins dos anos 1970 e início dos anos 1980. É considerada por críticos da moda como sendo a primeira supermodelo da história, e a mais influente de sua época, [1] apesar de o título estar relacionado anteriormente a outras, como Jean Shrimpton ...Gia had it all, she was living the American dream. Beneath the beautiful supermodel facade Gia was fighting the demons of sexual abuse, family dysfunction, abandonment and exploitation. As her internal torment intensified, so did her need for escape with heroin. Gia Marie Carangi was buried by her mother at 26, a life taken too soon. Gia Carangi. Born: Philadelphia, U.S., 1960. Died: Philadelphia, U.S., 1986. Gia Carangi was born in Philadelphia in 1960 and is known to some as the original supermodel. Fellow supermodel Cindy Crawford was even referred to as ‘Baby Gia’ due to her resemblance to Carangi. Gia appeared on high profile magazine covers such as Vogue and ... Gia died at age 26 of AIDS, likely due to her addiction to heroin, on Nov. 18, 1986. She was one of the first well-known cisgender women to be diagnosed with AIDS in...The Selects Gallery is releasing never-before-seen images and contact sheets by Robert Farber of supermodel Gia Carangi as part of its current exhibition: “Gia Marie Carangi : Known as Gia.”In celebration of Pride Month. The exhibition is being hosted in collaboration with Sandy Linter, makeup artist, staple of the disco era, and love …Thanks to Stephen Fried's 1993 biography, ''Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia''; a 1998 HBO movie about her life; and at least seven fan Web sites, Ms. Carangi's life cum morality ...At age seventeen, Gia Carangi was working the counter at her father's Philadelphia luncheonette, Hoagie City. Within a year, Gia was one of the top models of the late 1970's, gracing the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue, partying at New York's Studio 54 and the Mudd Club, and redefining the industry's standard of beauty. She was the …November 11, 1947 – December 3, 1994. Elizabeth Glaser was an American AIDS activist and child advocate married to actor and director Paul Michael Glaser. She contracted HIV very early in the modern AIDS epidemic after receiving an HIV contaminated blood transfusion in 1981 while giving birth. Like other HIV infected mothers, Glaser ...Światowej sławy modelka Gia Marie Carangi urodziła się w 1960 roku. Zmarła na AIDS mając zaledwie 26 lat. Film ukazuje jej drogę do sławy, z której negatywnymi skutkami starała się walczyć przy pomocy narkotyków i szalonych imprez.Pokazuje też ,że nawet gdy jest się sławnym to nadal można czuć i kochać.IN HER TEENS, GIA CARANGI BECAME A BOWIE KID, A species pretty common to Philadelphia in the early 1970s. Singer-songwriter David Bowie had made two unheralded rock albums in 1969, but reached a ...Gia Carangi (n. 29 ianuarie 1960 - d. 18 noiembrie 1986) a fost un fotomodel american din perioada anilor 1970-1980. Carangi este considerată de mulți ca fiind primul supermodel, [1] [2] deși acest titlu a mai fost atribuit și altora, [3] [4] [5] precum Twiggy, Janice Dickinson, Dorian Leigh și Jean Shrimpton.Gia Carangi in 1980. Gia’s meteoric rise to the top provided her innumerous opportunities inside and outside the fashion business. The Belgian-American fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg...Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi as she poses in a semi-transparant, floor-length dress, from a Vogue magazine photoshoot, late 70s or early 80s. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesGia Carangi a fost un fotomodel american din perioada anilor 1970-1980. Carangi este considerată de mulți ca fiind primul supermodel, deși acest titlu a mai fost atribuit și altora, precum Twiggy, Janice Dickinson, Dorian Leigh și Jean Shrimpton. Modelul Cindy Crawford a fost mai târziu denumită “Baby Gia”, datorită asemănării cu Gia Carangi.In 1986, seven years after those first covers, Gia Carangi was dead of drugs and AIDS. As with a Grimm Brothers fairy-tale curse, her once-fabled, sin-goddess beauty had been transformed into ...Gia Carangi, the iconic American fashion model of the late 70s and early 80s, is remembered as the first supermodel. Sadly, her career was abruptly ended by addiction, leading to her untimely death in 1986. The last photo taken of her before her tragic demise holds significant meaning in the fashion world, capturing Carangi’s beauty and ...A Look Back At All Of Gia Carangi’s Vogue Covers. by Christopher Turner. 3 months ago. Style. No comments. By Christopher Turner. One of the crowning achievements of any …Gia Carangi (January 29, 1960 – November 18, 1986) was an American fashion model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Many people believe she was the first supermodel. Modeling career. Carangi was on the cover ...Gia Carangi is considered by some the world’s first supermodel, working in the era of model Janice Dickinson and paving the way for Cindy Crawford et al. Born This Way is not a biography, it is less formal than that, instead it is a book of memories taken from those who knew and worked with Gia. Narcissistic and passionate Gia had the …Gia. [HBO] HD. Angelina Jolie stars in this drama that follows the tragic true story of supermodel Gia Carangi's rise and fall. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this …10 Memorable Images Of Supermodel Gia Carangi (1960–1986) By Christopher Turner. Gia Marie Carangi moved to New York City at the age of 17 and instantly took the fashion industry by storm. She redefined the standard of beauty and became one of the biggest models in fashion history.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMWkEh2oXpZshSO9RnZk-ALove Gia and Sandy was unusual , strange to some people , but very pretty memorable . Their affair wa...Angelina Jolie's 'Gia' Turns 25: Behind the Death of the Italian-American Model Who Inspired Movie. Considered by many to be the first supermodel, Gia Carangi was only 26 years old when she...Carangi, Gia Marie born on: 29 January 1960 at 22:14 (= 10:14 PM ) Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 39n57, 75w10 : Timezone: EST h5w (is standard time) Data source: Orig source not known: Rodden Rating C: Collector: Starkman: Astrology data: 09°14' 04°17 Asc. 09°21' add Gia Carangi to 'my astro'November 11, 1947 – December 3, 1994. Elizabeth Glaser was an American AIDS activist and child advocate married to actor and director Paul Michael Glaser. She contracted HIV very early in the modern AIDS epidemic after receiving an HIV contaminated blood transfusion in 1981 while giving birth. Like other HIV infected mothers, Glaser ...The contribution of music to the GDP of most African countries is low, but there are signs this could be starting to change. Before there was jazz, soul, R&B, rock, or hip hop, the...Gia Carangi is widely considered to be the first supermodel. Her strikingly dark good looks paved the way for a generation of supermodels (including Cindy Crawford, who was nicknamed “Baby Gia” due to her resemblance to the famous model). In the late 1970s, Gia was plucked from obscurity and immediately signed by Wilhelmina Models.Gia Carangi : [voice-over; narrating from beyond the grave] Life and death, energy and peace. If I stop today, it was still worth it. Even the terrible mistakes that I made and would have unmade if I could. The pains that have burned me and scarred my soul, it was worth it, for having been allowed to walk where I've walked, which was to hell on ...Gia Marie Carangi (January 29, 1960 – November 18, 1986) was an American model, considered by many to be the first supermodel.Gia Carangi was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1960 to Kathleen and Joseph Carangi. The model had a troubled life to begin with; her parents had a violent and turmoil-filled marriage before her mother, Kathleen, ultimately abandoned her at the age of 11.While it is unclear exactly which modeling photo shoot was officially Gia’s final, these are confirmed photos from one of Gia’s last photo shoots. By 1983, Gia couldn’t get modeling work in the U.S., and ended up taking jobs in Germany, Greece, Brasil, Russia and other countries.Angelina Jolie's 'Gia' Turns 25: Behind the Death of the Italian-American Model Who Inspired Movie. Considered by many to be the first supermodel, Gia Carangi was only 26 years old when she...Gia. R | biographical dramas | 2 HR 2 MIN | 1998. WATCH NOW. Angelina Jolie stars in the tragic story of Gia Carangi, the supermodel who dominated the international fashion scene of the late '70s. Watch Gia online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more. gia culture & style: experience gia's world Gia Carangi existed in a pre-internet era, where print was the primary medium for her work. Video was even more rare for Gia, as she only gave two on-camera interviews, was featured in just one television commercial and was filmed in one runway show. Gia Carangi travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a fashion model. Within minutes of arriving, she meets Wilhelmina Cooper, a wise and high-powere...Gia Marie Carangi ( Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1960. január 29 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1986. november 18.) amerikai szupermodell volt az 1970-es évek végétől a '80-as évek közepéig. Apja olasz-amerikai, anyja amerikai, ír és walesi elődökkel. Ő volt Amerika első szupermodellje, [1] [2] bár ezt a címet emlegették Janice ...Gia Carangi’s last photograph, taken by Chris von Wangenheim, is a powerful depiction of her beauty and charisma. This image, now a part of Vogue magazine’s history, serves as a poignant reminder of Carangi’s tragic death at the age of 26, marking the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the fashion industry.Terence Blanchard Music. James D. Brubaker Producer. David J. Bomba Production Design. 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.In a black and white striped blazer, Carangi shows off more of her androgynous look. Carangi models a spring look in a bright yellow fuzzy sweater and plain white trousers. Lensed in 1986, the year she died, this is one of the last modeling photos of Carangi. Her look for the image is quintessential ‘80s in a power suit and voluminous hair.ジア・キャランジ （Gia Carangi、1960年 1月29日 - 1986年 11月18日）は、アメリカ合衆国の女性 ファッションモデル。1980年前後に活躍し、スーパーモデルの先駆者として知られる。 概要. ペンシルベニア州フィラデルフィア出身。イタリア系アメリカ人で ...Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi as she stands, head titled to one side, in front of a fireplace, late 1970s to mid 1980s. Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi as she poses in a semi-transparant, floor-length dress, from a Vogue magazine photoshoot,...Gia Marie Carangi Sticker. By Svetlana Pelin. Free shipping. From $1.68. ; High quality Gia Carangi-inspired merch and gifts. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.Gia: Directed by Michael Cristofer. With Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Michael Cole, Kylie Travis. 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.Our Castle Inn and Suites review will show you why families love the castle theme and the close walk to Disneyland! Save money, experience more. Check out our destination homepage ...The following organizations are good resources for information on chronic pain: The following organizations are good resources for information on chronic pain: Pain - resources; Re...Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi as she poses in a semi-transparant, floor-length dress, from a Vogue magazine photoshoot, late 70s or early 80s. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesGia. [HBO] HD. Angelina Jolie stars in this drama that follows the tragic true story of supermodel Gia Carangi's rise and fall. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to finish once started.In the four short years of the rise and fall of Gia’s career, she did it all. Editorials in all the major fashion magazines worldwide. Ad campaigns for the likes of Dior, Maybelline, Versace, Armani…all of the big names of her era.Gia Marie Carangi Sticker. By Svetlana Pelin. Free shipping. From $1.68. ; High quality Gia Carangi-inspired merch and gifts. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.Gia Marie Carangi (January 29, 1960, Philadelphia, PA – November 18, 1986, Philadelphia, PA) was an American fashion model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Carangi, who was of Italian, Welsh and Irish ancestry, was widely considered the first "Supermodel".Thanks to Stephen Fried's 1993 biography, ''Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia''; a 1998 HBO movie about her life; and at least seven fan Web sites, Ms. Carangi's life cum morality ...23 Aug 2008 ... Comments2.6K. loveinspired7. She is absolutely BLASTED during this interview... my heart goes out to everyone struggling with addiction.Gia Carangi (Angelina Jolie) travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a fashion model. Within minutes of arriving, she meets Wilhelmina Cooper (Faye Dunaway), a wise and high-powered agent ...At seventeen, Gia Carangi was working the counter at her father’s Philadelphia luncheonette. Within a year, she was one of the world’s top models, gracing the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue, partying at Studio 54, and redefining the fashion industry’s standard of beauty. But behind the glitz and fame, Gia was a young woman in pain ...吉雅·玛丽·卡蘭芝（英語： Gia Carangi ，1960年1月29日—1986年11月18日），20世纪70年代末和80年代初的美国 超級名模。 卡蘭芝是被众人冠以“超級名模”称号的第一人。 后来这个称号被应用于其他人，包括珍妮絲·狄金森， Dorian Leigh 和珍·诗琳普顿。 模特仙迪·歌羅馥被称为"小吉雅"，就是因为她与 ...With stunning beauty, dark hair and standing 5’8’’ tall, Philadelphia-born Gia Carangi swiftly nabbed the best modeling contracts possible–with Armani, Versace, …GIA MARIE CARANGI: KNOWN AS GIA. June 3, 2022 - June 30, 2022. “I photographed Gia, a beauty known by many…but I tried to capture the Gia who was known by few. — ROBERT FARBER. The name Gia evokes many legacies: the first supermodel, a meteoric rise to fame, a dangerous flirtation with drugs, a fall from grace.Η Τζία Καράντζι (Gia Marie Carangi, Φιλαδέλφεια, 29 Ιανουαρίου 1960 - Φιλαδέλφεια, 18 Νοεμβρίου 1986) ήταν Αμερικανίδα μοντέλο, γνωστή αργότερα ως Τζία (Gia), που έγινε διάσημη στο αποκορύφωμα της καριέρας της την δεκαετία του 1980.Ήταν ...In 1978, Gia Carangi, a middle-class girl from Philadelphia, was 18 years old and one of the world's top models. By the mid-80's, she was a heroin addict sleeping on the street. Soon after, she ...Want more Gia? Take a look back at Gia Carangi’s five Cosmopolitan covers or check out 10 memorable images of the supermodel.January 20, 2023 1980s, celebrity & famous people, photography. The last known photo of supermodel Gia Carangi photographed at Great Adventure in New Jersey, June 1986. She would die of AIDS-related complications 5 months later at only 26 years old. Carangi was quoted saying: “Life and death, energy and peace. If I stop today it was still ...This easy to build wooden outdoor bench is made from pressure treated wood. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All Guides Latest View All Radio Show Latest Vie...from $8,000.00. PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS VON WANGENHEIM. Outtake from Vogue, 1979. One of von Wangenheim’s most iconic fashion spreads, this image features Gia Carangi and two unknown models posing during the day as they lounge in the California desert for the “Evening…A World Apart” shoot for Vogue February 1979 issue.Gia. [HBO] HD. Angelina Jolie stars in this drama that follows the tragic true story of supermodel Gia Carangi's rise and fall. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this …Although Gia is widely considered to be the first supermodel, her early exposure to substances derailed her career right at the peak of her success. Gia's st...Gia Marie Carangi Sticker. By Svetlana Pelin. Free shipping. From $1.68. ; High quality Gia Carangi-inspired merch and gifts. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.Born This Way: Friends, Colleagues, and Coworkers Recall Gia Carangi, the Supermodel Who Defined an Era Paperback – Abridged, October 31, 2015. by Sacha …Gia Carangi is considered by some the world’s first supermodel, working in the era of model Janice Dickinson and paving the way for Cindy Crawford et al. Born This Way is not a biography, it is less formal than that, instead it is a book of memories taken from those who knew and worked with Gia. Narcissistic and passionate Gia had the …THING OF BEAUTY. The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia.By Stephen Fried.Illustrated. 392 pp. New York:Pocket Books. $22. HE story of Gia Carangi, who died of AIDS in 1986 at the age of 26, should be set ...18 Nov 2016 ... Un día como hoy, hace 30 años, ella fue la primera supermodelo de los ochenta que falleció víctima del SIDA. Tenía 26 años.A new act has been introduced by Senator John Kennedy (R-La) that will help small business owners access the services of small business merger and acquisition brokers. A new act ha...
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Gia Marie Carangi (Filadélfia, 29 de janeiro de 1960 — Filadélfia, 18 de novembro de 1986) foi uma supermodelo norte-americana, atuante entre fins dos anos 1970 e início dos anos 1980. É considerada por críticos da moda como sendo a primeira supermodelo da história, e a mais influente de sua época, [1] apesar de o título estar relacionado anteriormente a outras, como Jean Shrimpton ...Gia Marie Carangi was born in Philadelphia on January 29, 1960, and moved to New York City at the age of 17 with dreams of becoming a model. When she arrived in the city, Gia met with Wilhelmina Cooper, who immediately signed her in January 1978 to the prestigious modelling agency Wilhelmina Models. Gia instantly took the fashion industry by storm.At seventeen, Gia Carangi was working the counter at her father’s Philadelphia luncheonette. Within a year, she was one of the world’s top models, gracing the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue, partying at Studio 54, and redefining the fashion industry’s standard of beauty. But behind the glitz and fame, Gia was a young woman in …Although Gia is widely considered to be the first supermodel, her early exposure to substances derailed her career right at the peak of her success. Gia's st...Gia Carangi’s feature in American Vogue’s November 1980 issue had a profound impact on the modeling industry’s perception of beauty standards. Known for her unique and unconventional look, Carangi challenged the prevailing notion of beauty by breaking the mold of the traditional, cookie-cutter model."Gia Carangi, the former covergirl heroin addict who died of AIDS in 1986, was blacklisted from modeling because fashion editors discovered track marks on her body. Carangi, who once graced the cover of Vogue, Elle and Cosmopolitan, was the top model of the late 1970's. She redefined the fashion industry's standard of beauty.Here’s a look back at each of Gia Carangi’s covers for Cosmo. April 1979. Gia’s first appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan was the April 1979 cover, which featured a shot of the supermodel wearing a Lycra bodysuit. Editor Helen Gurley Brown normally preferred that Scavullo shoot 12 different models each year, but after seeing the ...Gia Carangi is widely considered to be the first supermodel. Her strikingly dark good looks paved the way for a generation of supermodels (including Cindy Crawford, who was nicknamed “Baby Gia” due to her resemblance to the famous model). In the late 1970s, Gia was plucked from obscurity and immediately signed by Wilhelmina Models.A good friend of mine has Celiac disease, which means he can’t eat any gluten. While eating “gluten-free” has for some reason turned into the hip thing to do in recent years, for h...18 Nov 2012 ... Sandy Linter And Harry King 1979 Cosmo Cover Shoot With Gia Carangi. 89K views · 11 years ago ...more. Sandy Linter. 5.07K.Gia Carangi’s last photograph, taken by Chris von Wangenheim, is a powerful depiction of her beauty and charisma. This image, now a part of Vogue magazine’s history, serves as a poignant reminder of Carangi’s tragic death at the age of 26, marking the end of an era and leaving a lasting impact on the fashion industry.14 Oct 2017 ... L'image vintage du week-end : Gia Carangi dans les années 80. Supermodel avant l'heure, Gia Carangi fait partie de ces mannequins entrés dans la ...Portrait Of Gia Carangi. Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi (1960 - 1986) as she stands, head titled to one side, in front of a fireplace, late 1970s to mid 1980s. (Photo by Andrea Blanch/Getty Images)Este é um artigo sobre Gia Marie Carangi e seu filme “Gia”, de 1998, em que Angelina Jolie interpretou a protagonista com certa maestria – ela mesma identificada na jovem perdida, rebelde, pura, insana, diferente. Você talvez não tenha ouvido falar de Gia.Ela foi, oficialmente, a primeira Top Model. Ela morreu de AIDS aos 26 anos, …Thanks to Stephen Fried's 1993 biography, ''Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia''; a 1998 HBO movie about her life; and at least seven fan Web sites, Ms. Carangi's life cum morality ...Thing of Beauty (Part 2) How Gia Carangi carried the seeds of her own destruction. By Stephen Fried · 2/29/2008, 2:22 a.m. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox ...Gia: Directed by Michael Cristofer. With Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Michael Cole, Kylie Travis. 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..