Home for the Olympics
02 March 2010
I'm filming in Toronto right now but had a couple of days off, so I flew home to Vancouver to check out the Olympics LIVE! It was the best thing I've ever done! So worth it...Was at the Men's Curling Final and got to see us win gold LIVE! It was incredible..then see our boys take the gold in Hockey, downtown Vancouver with all my friends and Celebrate in the streets after!!! It was amazing....I love being in the middle of all the action...no standing on the side linea...get right in there and go for it!!! Here's couple pics of what was happening...ok...back to work!
GO CANADA GO!
Back in the T Dot
23 February 2010
Wow.. TO is cold...but nice to be back on Canadian soil...Olympics has been amazing..
I have an wonderful new co-star -Rebecca Marshall and I bonded right away, and are staying at the same hotel, so took ourselves out for a little adventure after we wrapped today. We got a photo with the Olympic torch and wandered around for a while. We had a blast even tho it's F'ing cold out!!
Super early calls all week so really mellow on all other fronts...just taking it all in...and having a great time with the girls on set...
xo g
TGIF
20 February 2010
Here's a few photos of me at my manager's house getting ready for the day-yes I'm a huge geek for taking my own pictures!! lol, but hey when you all write in, it's what you want and ask for, so whatever, I'll throw them out there!! ha,ha....so yeah, what an insane week. Getting ready for my new project, packing to go, tons of pilot appointments, and a studio test coming up...WTF
Working super hard right now, first few months of the year are always the most challenging...thank-you to MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY for all your support and LOVE.
Taking off at 6am Sunday morning. That means at LAX for 4am up at 3am to make it on time...that just aint right...
Olympic games and BIG dreams
18 February 2010
Well, although I'm currently residing in the United States, I have not missed any of the games! I have never been more proud to be Canadian, and more so, to be a Vancouverite!! The city and people are doing an amazing job hosting, and from what my friends and family are saying, being there is absolutely magical! Beer gardens, concerts every night and Olympic dreams coming true everyday. It's really incredible seeing people achieve a dream, right in front of our eyes, and it gives me a renewed sense of motivation to keep following my own dreams. Did anyone see Lyndsey Vonn's Gold Medal run and speech? It was incredible! You tube the video of her speaking about her journey and how hard she's worked...it made me cry! So proud of all our Canadian Athletes- Alexandre Bilodeau winning our first gold on Canadian soil! What a victory! Ok, ok, I know you all have seen this already, just had to share my enthusiasm for all that's going on at home.....
I start shooting my next job, next week. I fly out to location Sunday, and am back and forth from Los Angeles until the end of March....sorry not releasing any details until well into the shoot. For confidentiality reasons, and also privacy. I just want to dig in and focus for the first little while. But things don't stay a secret for long. I'm sure it will be posted in the next week or so....
Love to all! xo
Just another....
09 February 2010
photo of me! Just finished a publicity shoot, and on my way to another...not really a "day in the life" cause it's just on random shot, but I love attaching pictures on here now! I'll try to find more interesting stuff!!!
Olympics starts in three days in Vancouver...I am STILL trying to get tickets to something...anything. I would fly up for one day even if it meant seeing some of the games....we'll see....!
Take time for YOU
07 February 2010
Remember to take a few minutes a day for you...no matter what. Read a little, have tea with girlfriends, paint, dance, sing, walk, run, yoga, eat a fav snack, have a glass of wine in the bath...and take pictures too!
no matter what's going on...treat yourself well and good. It's important. I've really learned that the last little while. Have fun!!
This is a photo of me after wine with my girlfriends...I was trying to be an artsy photographer!! lol
Bite me, that's right eat a big fat...
05 February 2010
.....juicy In and Out Burger!
MMM so good. This place is incredible. Can't get enough. You should bite into one today....
This rainbow is cool. Very rare in Los Angeles. Beautiful.......
Pics on fire!
25 January 2010
Now that I know how to add pictures...i'm on fire! Just gonna pop on random stuff here and there cause it's fun. Where i'm at, what i'm doing...you know. It's a work site so gotta keep up on things going on! It's pilot season and it's busy. Missing Vancouver of course, as usual, especially with all the awesome Olympic stuff going on. I bet the city is buzzing with excitement. I'm still hoping to see hockey or figure skating! We'll see.....ok. Work hard, have fun.
bye for now. Click on blog title to see pictures of random stuff! These ones are me on my way to an appointment (casting) and a palm tree. I love palm trees and California!
Love love love g
Get it
22 January 2010
Wow the crazy storms in Los Angeles are making people crazy! Including me! Thank god for meditation and my best girlfriends...boy talk and yoga with Elyse is saving me. And I got to see my old japan room mate Alaina Huffman! The last time we hung out was in our apartment in Japan 15 years ago! Had an amazing dinner with her and her family and a couple other amazing fellow actresses! So good to have a strong support system down here in this crazy industry!!
So want some music today? Listen to "gettin it" by too short and "Money Honey" by GaGa and "Electric Feel" by MGMT and "Love Lost" by the Temper Trap.
Now that I finally know how to add pictures without calling my web developer, I put on a couple photos in here from New Zealand. What an amazing trip....
Peace out Beeaches..
Rain in LA
18 January 2010
So I finished my meditation course yesterday. Was an amazing week of learning! It's great to be finding some balance after all these years. I'm so hyper active and busy, so I always struggle to find balance. It's great to have a tool and technique to help balance out some of that. Really great. Funny enough, it's such a busy work time, that it took being calm and focused to get through it all. Great timing really. Was great to step out the other night and kick off award season in Los Angeles. (I attached a picture of Elyse and I on our way out the door! click on the blog title to view photo) Golden Globes were great last night (so happy Glee won!!) I fell asleep before it was over but it's always fun to watch the speeches and all the excitement. My friend Elyse was there so I get the inside scoop from her later....! Oh and it's raining in LA! Ha! It's so nice when it rains here, and although I'm so use to rain cause I'm from Vancouver, it's always shocking when it happens here. Started late last night...walking on the beach is like a ghost town...it's neat. Hope all is well for everyone out there.
work hard. be kind.
g
Happy New Year
08 January 2010
I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Things are already back in full swing. However, I am focusing my energy on more personal things right now, so you won't be hearing from me as often. You can always check my news area for work updates, but as for personal blogs, I am backing off for a while. So thanks to all for your continued support. And to everyone who writes to me on "Facebook" thank-you for all your sweet comments! As I've mentioned before I don't have any social networking accounts, so I can't write back, but hello to all....especially old friends from way back!! I love hearing from all of you! Best of luck with the new year....
xo gina
Happy Holidays!
24 December 2009
It's Christmas Eve! Wishing all of my amazing friends, family and fans a wonderful Christmas and New Years! It's been a wild, eventful, crazy busy year and I could not do anything I do without the love and support of my family and friends...you know who you are...
All the best in 2010 to everyone! Snuggle up tonight and don't forget to leave cookies and milk for Santa...
Much love,
Gina Holden
Fashion Blog by request!
05 December 2009
Fashion Blog for you!
How are you all doing? I'm going to blog about fashion today cause i have been getting some requests (and compliments-thank-you!) from my awesome female fans out there, about my style tips and how I choose my clothing for red carpets and events etc. So I'll write you some of my biggest do's and don'ts !!
Rule # 1. ALWAYS BE COMFORTABLE
My amazing agent and friend taught me this one. When I first started getting really busy and having to go to red carpets and premieres etc, I was always so nervous of what to wear! And the first and only piece of advice she told me was "just be comfortable". And it is true. Whether it be a work Christmas party, or Hollywood premiere, you must be comfortable. Forget what other people are wearing, and choose something you know you will be confident in. Express your own style. If you over do it, and feel awkward, you will look ridiculous and end up leaving early or just not having a good time. Of course be event specific though-if there is a dress code, you must follow that. But other than that, shop around for what you like and know you will rock in!
Rule # 2. NEVER FAKE IT!
This applies to oh so many things in life but I feel it is huge in fashion. Some of you won't like this. With the economy the way it is, and everyone watching their pocket books, this might hurt. But never ever wear fake designer clothing, or accessories...especially purses and handbags!! It just doesn't work. It looks so tacky and is really really obvious. No matter how good that vendor might look on the street in New York City, DON'T DO IT! It's just plain tacky. My fix? Save up and set money aside every month for the real thing. It won't take as long as you think. And they are expensive for a reason. The craftsmanship on many high end items is incredible and will last you many many seasons. My first big purchase was a gorgeous brown Balenciaga four years ago. I still have it and use it all the time. It gets better with age...just like us ladies! So it's worth it to save up. If you just can't afford it and you know it, then find other great bags and be original for crying out loud. I love the "Joe" line at Superstore in Canada. They have some great bags for super cheap. I bought a great day bag there for 34$ and it is not trying to be something it's not! Also, go to a great second hand store. Vintage is in! So much great stuff to choose from. And be proud of your inexpensive finds....at least your not being a poser with a fake Louis Vuitton!
Rule # 3. DRESS YOUR AGE FOR GOODNESS SAKE
Teens out there- go wild! Discover, explore and play! This is the time in life to find out what you like! There are no rules for you!
20's- Refine your style a little more. This is when you are getting out in the work force, so enjoy the dress pants and fun suits...then put on your party wear for going out. My only rule there? Keep it classy! Honestly, cheap looking girls are a dime a dozen. It may get you attention...but probably not from the right kind of guy....know what I mean?
30's -ok ladies...do you really think bleaching your hair and wearing pig tails to the bar looks good? I'm all for "being yourself" but seriously...don't you think it's silly? I love seeing woman in classy, classic clothing for work, and smart casual for the rest of the time. Skip the hot pink juicy couture head to toe jump suit when your picking up the kids, and go for jeans and a t-shirt. If your dressing to young and overdoing the make-up, you just date yourself. Be proud of your age and wisdom! Yay 30's
40's and up? Not sure. I'm not there yet, so I guess I'll just say, find a balance.
Rule #4 DON'T BE SOMETHING YOU ARE NOT!
If you are short, don't wear the platform flip flops! All that says is, I'm short and I'm trying to be tall! Sorry, but it's true. Wear and great pair of heels from time to time for sure, just don't try too hard. You can't fake your height!
If you are tall, great! Go buy a great pair of Christian Louboutin flats...yummy!
Ballet flats are sooooo cute for girls of all heights!
Ok . There you go girls! I hope you like my advice and have great shopping experiences forever!
xox g
Holidays already??
24 November 2009
How can that be? Man time is flying by fast. Things have been so busy. Filming "Life Unexpected" was great. Finally got to work with the lovely Erin Karpluk!! After all these years! I've always been a fan of hers, so to finally get to spend some time on set together was great. And congratulations Erin! She also brought home a Gemini Award during the shoot!!!! All of us are very proud of her!
What else?? Just tons of auditions and fun work. Did ADR for "Legend of the Seeker" here in LA yesterday.....SOOOOO awesome to see some of it! Not sure when it's airing yet, I will post when I hear something. Anyway,I guess it's time to gear up for Christmas....I'm usually so on top of that stuff but I just haven't had time this year.
Ok gotta run....
love g
Flashpiont Airs...
29 October 2009
Thank-you the amazing cast, crew, producers and writers (Melissa and Treena you rock!!) of Flashpoint for such a great experience on the show. Eric Canuel directed this very special episode "The Farm" and I thank him for his craft and dedication to the arts.
If any of you out there would like to catch my episode "The Farm" it airs tomorrow night on CBS in the United States and on CTV in Canada at 10pm. Check local listings for exact times. Enjoy and thank-you to all my friends and family for their continued support while I continue to follow my dreams.
That Fire
20 October 2009
ok song for today.
"comin' right down on top of me" April Wine
...it's just keeps burning.
Jet Lag
06 October 2009
Harsh Jet Lag. Now that I'm back on Canadian soil, I find myself completely twisted and unable to get back into a normal sleeping pattern. Usually I never get jet lag, so this is new for me. So I'm up. Late. Reading, writing, listening to music. Over in New Zealand, I discovered La Roux. Really enjoying her music. Especially "Bulletproof" and "Fascination". People over there really know how to live. I learned alot about life down there. Simple is better. What else can I say, I feel like if I don't stop writing right now I'll never stop! But that would move into diary mode, and I really don't want to go from blog to diary...so, I leave at this for now.
But yeah-music for now is La Roux
Food is Swiss Chalet
New Boots are Rachel Comey
Show Legend of the Seeker of course. It was AMAZING to work on.
Trailer Time
22 September 2009
Hey all.
Just sitting in my trailer in the most beautiful location in New Zealand....far out of the city. So green and lush. We are filming some outdoor shots today, and I am waiting out the rain. So quiet out here. So beautiful.
Big day yesterday...my stunt double got kicked in the face during our fight scene (not by me thank god!!) but it was a big hit and she got her nose broken in 2 places!! She is so hard core though that she just taped it up and kept going!! What a trooper!! I love you Dana! You are so bad ass!! I will attempt to do the fight on Saturday when we shoot my coverage...hopefully, all faces will be in tact when I'm done!!
Peace love happiness to all.
xo g
F*in Choice!
20 September 2009
Sorry, it's been a minute since I've written anything, but it's been so busy. I had hardly any time to get ready for my trip to Auckland, but once I finally got on the plane I was able to chill and work my script and let the excitement sink in.
It is so amazing here! The show is incredible and the locations are so stunning. I love new countries and exploring new cultures. That's one of the best things about my job, all the amazing places i get to go to. And working here is such a treat. I'm picking up all the local lingo, and am so comfortable, I don't want to leave! I miss my family and friends no doubt, but this is such an incredible experience, I am not wasting a second. I'm not back home until October so I have lot's more time to sight see and tour around.
On the work front, I am getting in such amazing shape from my stunt work. I am training alot for my fight scenes, which is so fun! I've done alot of stunt work with guns, and blood and gore, but I have never done anything like what I'm doing on this...! So cool and no lack of energy or motivation to kick ass!! LOL...I've been doing a ton of modern dance back home so I'm already bumped and bruised...it couldn't have been better timing for an offer like this....
hmmmm, what else...song of the day....
"If it aint ruff" NWA
ha ha...and that's it-- working like mad a LOVING it...it's f*ing choice.
Cheers!
09 September 2009
Holy smokes, what a crazy busy time....been auditioning tons and loving the summer, and now it's off to shoot my next show in New Zealand! I have never been there, so I'm reading about it as much as I can. Can't wait to explore a new country. I'm sure we will be filming in some pretty amazing areas, i will try my best to get pictures up when I can. I'm also really excited for the first class flight! There is nothing more indulgent I think. It's so fun. I'll be there for 3 weeks, back just in time for hockey season...man it's been too long. That's the only thing I don't like about summer! No hockey....
What else, not bringing a new book on the plane, it's all about my word search and puzzles! I love crosswords, so it's on. 15 hours in the air, I'm going for a record! lol
ok all, take it easy!
xo gina