Shannon Gisela is an American television and voice actress. She has the lead role in Peacock series M.I.A. (2026).
Shannon Gisela | |
|---|---|
| Education | University of Central Florida |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Television | M.I.A. |
Career
editGisela grew up in Dania Beach, Florida. She attended the University of Central Florida, where she majored in psychology with a specialty in leadership studies, graduating in 2019. Having performed in an improv group at college, she went on to study improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade.[1][2]
Gisela had roles in the short film Chasers, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and voiced the investigator Irene Gumb in the Netflix animated comedy Strip Law. [1]
Gisela was cast as Etta Tiger Jonze in Bill Dubuque-created crime thriller M.I.A. for Peacock, her first leading role.[3] She describes the character as "whip-smart…[with] a real sense of justice", and related to the character initially "struggling with a sense of purpose" because "in my early 20s, I didn't know what I wanted to major in. I had no idea".[4] The series aired in May 2026.[5]
Personal life
editShe is of Venezuelan & Irish-American descent. [6]
Partial filmography
editReferences
edit- 1 2 Champagne, Christine (May 7, 2026). "One Phone Call Literally Changed M.I.A. Star Shannon Gisela's Life". televisionacademy.com. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Hurtado, Yamillah (15 May 2026). "Shannon Gisela Explains How She Went from Pursuing Psychology Career to Landing the Lead Role in M.I.A. (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "How to Get Cast on Peacock's 'M.I.A.'". Backstage. May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Butler, Karen (7 May 2026). "Shannon Gisela: Etta's smart, has a real sense of justice on 'M.I.A.'". upi. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "Shannon Gisela stars in Miami-set crime thriller series 'M.I.A.'". CNN. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Hill-Paul, Lucas (May 6, 2026). "Who is Shannon Gisela? Meet the South Florida native taking on Peacock thriller M.I.A." aol.com. Retrieved 28 May 2026.