#10 - Deanna Giulietti: Finding Main Character Energy in the Intermission

Welcome to a high-energy episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy is joined by her "prima," TikTok superstar and actress Deanna Giulietti. The two Connecticut natives kick things off with a rowdy game of dominoes, where Deanna makes the controversial claim that deep dish pizza is superior to thin crust... Read More

38 mins

May 13

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Welcome to a high-energy episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy is joined by her "prima," TikTok superstar and actress Deanna Giulietti. The two Connecticut natives kick things off with a rowdy game of dominoes, where Deanna makes the controversial claim that deep dish pizza is superior to thin crust. They swap New York City horror stories, including the time a rat ran over Linedy’s foot in Washington Heights, and debate the ultimate airport rules—concluding that while taking your shoes off is a privilege reserved for business class, wearing socks through the TSA scanner is a non-negotiable hygiene requirement.

The heart of the episode explores Deanna’s incredible journey through the "messy middle" of the entertainment industry. She shares how the pandemic pause transformed her from a cruise ship performer in Jersey Boys to a construction worker building outdoor offices with her father. Deanna gets candid about the "star success" vs. the financial reality of booking her first acting jobs that did not pay the bills, leading to her being evicted from her apartment even as her social media following exploded. From discussing the empowerment of producing her own show, Barbara and Kenneth, to Linedy sharing her own dream of becoming the next Guy Fieri to rate restaurants, this episode proves that being multi-faceted is the key to surviving the in-between.

Deanna Giulietti is a multi-hyphenate actress, content creator, and social media sensation widely known for her infectious positivity and "10 out of 10" energy. She recently starred as JoJo in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Mystic Pizza and originated the role of Hips in First Bloody Girls. A proud Connecticut native, Deanna’s career includes performing in Jersey Boys on Norwegian Cruise Lines and leading a sold-out run of her fringe show, Barbara and Kenneth, which she is now personally producing for its next journey. When she isn't on stage or filming viral TikToks, Deanna is an interior design enthusiast.

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