biography
Giselle Marie Muñoz is an award-winning stage + on-camera performer.
Born to Colombian parents + raised in Southern California she trained as a dancer where she performed in some of LA's most iconic venues, toured with a dance company in college and taught kids ballet, jazz + contemporary dance. She later became a choreographer + costumer for various projects for print, film + stage.
After graduating from Cal State Fullerton where she studied entertainment + comparative religion, she relocated to raise her family, peddle vintage goods + work in hospitality.
Giselle studied theatre and film at the Tom Todoroff Acting Conservatory in New York City where she was voted to speak at the commencement ceremony.
She has experience in filmmaking, producing short films, fashion styling and has a love for still photography + film editing.
She travels for work where she's performed most recently in New York City + Marfa, TX.
Giselle is a member of SAG-AFTRA, FiLM iNDEPENDENT, Austin Film Society + board member of In the Dew of Little Things, a 501(c)(3) designed to provide, promote or enhance services for the underserved thru art and stewardship for the purpose of friendship and solidarity.
Giselle is co-founder and community director of Austin Arthouse Film Festival, spotlighting work from filmmakers across the world who defy conventions, champion art and challenge audience expectations.
She lives in Austin,TX with her husband, artist Kevin Muñoz + their badass teenage daughter.