There's such contrast and yet synergy between her personality and her appearance. Her color scheme is completely monochromatic - everything about her, skin, hair, eyes and clothes, are all in shades of gray; this matches very well with the race she comes from, but we see in her very introduction that she could hardly be more different from others of her kind. Chiana is just one of the most *alive* characters, not just in this show but in most fiction. While her colors are muted, her form-fitting outfit practically screams at us to look at her body. Those curly vine-like patterns on it are simple and subdued, but they portray motion very well and fluidly, which works extremely well with just how much she moves around. Rather than catching the viewer's attention with bright colors, Chiana's outfit draws more attention to her movement, which I think really complements her mannerisms and character. The design team did a bang-up job, and Gigi made it phenomenal. I miss the space operas of the late '90s and early 2000s.
I am amazed Gigi Edgley is not more famous and doesn't get more work. She has to be one of the most talented actresses on the planet, and with her performance in Farscape I can't believe she hasn't been headhunted by major film makers. When I look at some of these big sci fi blockbusters that are out today and some of the lackluster, bland performances they've got going on in them from mediocre actors and actresses, I am baffled that they continue to get these roles and become household names, while an actress like Gigi Edgley is continually overlooked.
She was in quite a few things, which is saying a lot considering that out of millions of aspiring actors in the world that she landed even one big gig. In fact, its lucky she got on Farscape at all because she was supposed to be in only one episode and die at the end, but they liked her performance so she got extended and then finally made a full main cast member which wasn't promised. But particularly when your niche is a very youthful girlish look, that doesn't really work anymore when you're 30. She was very lucky as is to make it big as Chiana which is no small accomplishment when there are probably a hundred other actresses waiting tables that wanted the chance to star in her iconic role but never got their break.
My two favorite characters in this show by FAR. It's so sad that Zan had to go because the makeup was making her so ill. I LOVED this series, from the actors to the soundtrack. We miss you, Farscape!! ♥
Chiana was always a heartbreaker. She was an unforgettably wonderful character, who just had to break the rules, but always came across sympathetically. Edgely played her as if she were not yet aware of just how beautiful she was. The wild make-up and costume might have failed horribly on a less talented actress; the kind of woman you just can't tell no. I still have a crush on her.
Gigi is the kindest celebrity I ever met! I was blessed to meet her at a sci-fi convention in Houston and although it sounds silly, she actually made me feel like the celebrity! She took several pictures and kept suggesting other ones that we could do. She actually spent time with her fans and was a genuinely kind person!
She was really adorable in this role. It pissed me off when Virginia left Farscape. I understand why she did it,makeup was a bitch,but she was a very important part of the show.
I love the music starting with the shots of Chiana w/teeth. I wonder if there is a way to a hold of that music. Thank you for posting this! I've been studying Farscape makeup for a few months ^_^
Chiana is my waifu, we got separated and I was stranded on this confusing planet for 27 cycles now. My ship is destroyed and I have no way of leaving the planet, but I'd traverse every wormhole in the universe to find my waifu again.
If I remember right, I think Gigi said part of the reason they took notice of her was the fact she showed up dressed rather punkish or something (it has been forever since I have seen the interview)
As a fellow Star Trek fan, I must agree with you on that, Farscape gets my vote for originality too (well, I'm still grateful that Star Trek went for actors in make-up instead of CGI aliens - species 8472 being the notable exception). Speaking of Voyager, for some reason when I first saw Gigi as Chiana on Farscape I instantly thought of Roxann Dawson's B'elanna. Something about the make-up and hairstyle, I guess. Also Gigi's voice & how she delivered some of her lines was also slightly similar.
One of my few complaints about the show is that they never changed her hair style up very much. Even that little bit of tussle starting out the video is a new enough thing to perk up to.
@nadiacalat Umm, you do know they made a follow up mini series that actually concluded the show, don't you? At least I hope so. You can watch it on here if not.
@ nebarirebel,Hey its me again, I've commented on you stuff before and you were nice to reply, thanks. I've been sketching for years now and have recently started sketching Chiana, rather challengeing, a lotta grey wash on her but I've mastered it and now have a sizeable collection af pics of her, thinking about starting a web site and posting some of my art, will keep you advised on progress of this venture, some trouble with scaning to work out first. I do realist and anime toon type stuff....
I can't watch this video entirely because it reminds me of the way they killed Farscape and how it was like a death in the family for me... The day I realized I had just seen the very last episode of Farscape with John and Aeryn falling to ashes with Chi yelling at the scene on Moya's screen... And worst of it was the silence that followed... Never thought, NEVER EVER thought Farscape would come to an end... Fortunately the series will live forever inside of me and will never be dead for me.
I'm a complete freakin' geek, but that sappy music still makes me get all emotional. It's beautiful beautiful music. Does anyone know if it was made specifically for the show, or if it's from somewhere else?
Pretty sure that this isn’t Pip’s birth. Pip was born in Perth in 1977. Her real name is Gigi Edgley and “Pip” is her nickname from childhood. At least that’s what I read somewhere and the nickname was included on a show that she starred in called “Farscape”, in which she was awesome. It would be pretty weird of the person that owns this TH-cam channel to post a video of Pip’s birth.
I like the first one, almost better than the final Chiana. She looks so cute and so goddamn sultry and sexy all at once. Second one makes her look a bit severe. Maybe its the teeth.
Don't understand why they needed to humanize her look in order to make her "sexy". I love the pointy teeth, I think her disheveled hair gives her more of an edge. She's a fucking alien for crying out loud! *nerd rage* Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan, on the other hand... she's perfect. Because I'd rather admire a character for their potential and not their sex appeal.
Oh shut up. "Look at me, I care about potential more than looks!" - so pathetically obvious. If you really were that 'enlightened' you wouldn't even think about things like the teeth and hair - but you _do_ think about them, and then you use tbem to comment about how much you don't think about them. Couldn't be more phony if you tried. And they didn't try to 'humanize' her, they were just going through all the possible look combinations and those ones didn't feel right - not to mention they would require the actress to wear false teeth for 15 hours a day for years. The cosmetics some of these actors on this show had to wear were insane (which is why Zhaan ended up leaving btw), you seem to expect the actors and actresses to put up with extra discomfort just so they look 'less sexy' for you. And btw, 'less sexy' does not automatically = 'more personality' or 'potential', and vice versa. As for Zhaan - yeah, because _she's_ not made to look 'sexy' at all, is she. Your implication that anyone who likes one character must only care about 'sex appeal' whereas liking another character = 'caring about 'potential'' is pathetic. And what do you even mean by 'potential' anyway? Potential for what? That's such a vague word you're obviously using to try and sound deeper than you actually are. I admire Chiana because of her character, psyche and personality, not her 'sex appeal', and I love how the actress portrayed her, but guess what - that doesn't automatically make me some 'enlightened' or 'deep' person. It just means I like a character. Get over yourself and your pathetic need to look down on others.
I watched Farscape from start to finish. I had forgot just how gorgeous Chiana/Gigi was until watching this. O.O And I am not a fan of short-haired women.
There's such contrast and yet synergy between her personality and her appearance. Her color scheme is completely monochromatic - everything about her, skin, hair, eyes and clothes, are all in shades of gray; this matches very well with the race she comes from, but we see in her very introduction that she could hardly be more different from others of her kind. Chiana is just one of the most *alive* characters, not just in this show but in most fiction. While her colors are muted, her form-fitting outfit practically screams at us to look at her body. Those curly vine-like patterns on it are simple and subdued, but they portray motion very well and fluidly, which works extremely well with just how much she moves around. Rather than catching the viewer's attention with bright colors, Chiana's outfit draws more attention to her movement, which I think really complements her mannerisms and character. The design team did a bang-up job, and Gigi made it phenomenal.
I miss the space operas of the late '90s and early 2000s.
For some reason I think she looked really hot. I think I have Captain Kirk syndrome.
Your 'reason' is because she is.
She’s hot
She IS hot... :-)
Me too...
She's still very hot
I am amazed Gigi Edgley is not more famous and doesn't get more work. She has to be one of the most talented actresses on the planet, and with her performance in Farscape I can't believe she hasn't been headhunted by major film makers. When I look at some of these big sci fi blockbusters that are out today and some of the lackluster, bland performances they've got going on in them from mediocre actors and actresses, I am baffled that they continue to get these roles and become household names, while an actress like Gigi Edgley is continually overlooked.
She was in quite a few things, which is saying a lot considering that out of millions of aspiring actors in the world that she landed even one big gig. In fact, its lucky she got on Farscape at all because she was supposed to be in only one episode and die at the end, but they liked her performance so she got extended and then finally made a full main cast member which wasn't promised. But particularly when your niche is a very youthful girlish look, that doesn't really work anymore when you're 30. She was very lucky as is to make it big as Chiana which is no small accomplishment when there are probably a hundred other actresses waiting tables that wanted the chance to star in her iconic role but never got their break.
I vote Gigi for being casted as Dr.Coyle if there was ever a movie based off the Nintendo Switch game, ARMS, for sure.
They’re all amazing
She probably does in Australia. I heard she did get to be on a Star Trek show once.
I met Gigi at comic con. Got her autograph.
She's my favorite character on Farscape^^ I'm rewatching all of the episodes:)!!!
I have always had a crush on Chiana ever since she first appeared in Farscape ❤
She's my favorite character^^ luv Farscape!!
I'm rewatching all of the episodes now:)
My utmost respect to her, she pulled off that role brilliantly.
My two favorite characters in this show by FAR. It's so sad that Zan had to go because the makeup was making her so ill. I LOVED this series, from the actors to the soundtrack. We miss you, Farscape!! ♥
how does an 11 year old video of a sci fi series I have not even searched for on youtube pop up.
Glad it did.
Chiana was always a heartbreaker. She was an unforgettably wonderful character, who just had to break the rules, but always came across sympathetically. Edgely played her as if she were not yet aware of just how beautiful she was. The wild make-up and costume might have failed horribly on a less talented actress; the kind of woman you just can't tell no. I still have a crush on her.
that is a very captivating video and one beautiful actress
I could watch her all day every day.
I love the -thank God its Friday,,,again music for this!
Total hotness. Farscape had near perfect casting across the board.
gigi is so damn hot aawwwww...
Amazing story... and so beautiful Chiana.
Music: SubVision - Parting Comrades
Gigi is the kindest celebrity I ever met! I was blessed to meet her at a sci-fi convention in Houston and although it sounds silly, she actually made me feel like the celebrity! She took several pictures and kept suggesting other ones that we could do. She actually spent time with her fans and was a genuinely kind person!
Her cute sexy smile is priceless. Glad the got the hair right later.
She was really adorable in this role. It pissed me off when Virginia left Farscape. I understand why she did it,makeup was a bitch,but she was a very important part of the show.
one of the best scifi series ever made. I wish they would make more in my lifetime.
I love the music starting with the shots of Chiana w/teeth. I wonder if there is a way to a hold of that music. Thank you for posting this! I've been studying Farscape makeup for a few months ^_^
I love the fine tuning of the character and the final decision that less was more and letting GiGi act out the alienness of her character.
Doesn't she remind anybody of the girl from Blade Runner?
Gigi is such a fun loving free spirit. A doll with a quick wit.
Not much of a lipreader, but at 4:26 she say's "My name is Gigi Edgley". Perhaps a more experienced lip reader could fill in the rest of her words.
My god she looks stunning!!..gorgeous woman!❤❤
I prefer how the actor looks in alien makeup rather than without it. Same gos for Zhan.
yeah funny that, Gigi is not bad looking woman but not really noteworthy or memorable... but Chiana? holy shit!
oh my god pip, I love her even after all this time; god bless you
Gigi will be featured in Star Trek Continues, Episode 6. No details yet.
this video is pure gold... thanks for sharing!
Chiana is my waifu, we got separated and I was stranded on this confusing planet for 27 cycles now. My ship is destroyed and I have no way of leaving the planet, but I'd traverse every wormhole in the universe to find my waifu again.
Always my favorite!
Is there a soundtrack with the music from the second make-up test?
shes so gorgeous, thoses pointy teeth are a nice touch
If I remember right, I think Gigi said part of the reason they took notice of her was the fact she showed up dressed rather punkish or something (it has been forever since I have seen the interview)
As a fellow Star Trek fan, I must agree with you on that, Farscape gets my vote for originality too (well, I'm still grateful that Star Trek went for actors in make-up instead of CGI aliens - species 8472 being the notable exception). Speaking of Voyager, for some reason when I first saw Gigi as Chiana on Farscape I instantly thought of Roxann Dawson's B'elanna. Something about the make-up and hairstyle, I guess. Also Gigi's voice & how she delivered some of her lines was also slightly similar.
Beautiful.
One of my few complaints about the show is that they never changed her hair style up very much. Even that little bit of tussle starting out the video is a new enough thing to perk up to.
Ugh I love her, She is perfect.
@nadiacalat Umm, you do know they made a follow up mini series that actually concluded the show, don't you? At least I hope so. You can watch it on here if not.
@ nebarirebel,Hey its me again, I've commented on you stuff before and you were nice to reply, thanks. I've been sketching for years now and have recently started sketching Chiana, rather challengeing, a lotta grey wash on her but I've mastered it and now have a sizeable collection af pics of her, thinking about starting a web site and posting some of my art, will keep you advised on progress of this venture, some trouble with scaning to work out first. I do realist and anime toon type stuff....
Around the 6:30 mark or so, when the image is blued, she has a semblance to Roxanne Dawson just a bit.
Christ those teeth! Even d'argo would have felt some fear dating that one. xD
That smile
Costume and makeup aside, so much feminine beauty, and always smiling.
If all Aliens looked like Chiana, abduct me now....
Bring it all back , Cool ! I would have done the same with my camera Beautiful ! xx
Love at first sight....
I’m glad they ditched the teeth!
Had thos on dvd...
dayum dat hair, fine as 100 year wine.
2:05 "That s**t's not happening.
lol lip reading
DAMN what a pro catch
At 4:42 ish she says she sells sea shells on the sea shore then laughs.
I can't watch this video entirely because it reminds me of the way they killed Farscape and how it was like a death in the family for me... The day I realized I had just seen the very last episode of Farscape with John and Aeryn falling to ashes with Chi yelling at the scene on Moya's screen... And worst of it was the silence that followed... Never thought, NEVER EVER thought Farscape would come to an end...
Fortunately the series will live forever inside of me and will never be dead for me.
Farscape didn't end there, they followed up with "Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars."
Please tell me you watched the Peacekeeper Wars miniseries that tied up the plot and gave the show a proper end :P
I just discovered this also Gigi's Pod Cast Show. Its really great She also sings now She really Excellent. Check her out. 05-24-2021
I'm a complete freakin' geek, but that sappy music still makes me get all emotional. It's beautiful beautiful music. Does anyone know if it was made specifically for the show, or if it's from somewhere else?
Pretty sure that this isn’t Pip’s birth. Pip was born in Perth in 1977. Her real name is Gigi Edgley and “Pip” is her nickname from childhood. At least that’s what I read somewhere and the nickname was included on a show that she starred in called “Farscape”, in which she was awesome.
It would be pretty weird of the person that owns this TH-cam channel to post a video of Pip’s birth.
Very proud
anyone know the name of the second song that plays throughout the video?
I like them because I like those colors :D
That’s interesting how they trial makeup actor on camera etc
Bring it all back , Cool !
When she is gorgeous like Gigi, Less makeup is better. Still I had a huge crush on her. I say the same about Halston Sage on Orville.
Жижи красавица!!!! Обожаю тебя❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
out of the series i think frau blueka (spelling on that?) had the best teeth
Super!
Poor Gigi she finally turned into a women.
I like the first one, almost better than the final Chiana. She looks so cute and so goddamn sultry and sexy all at once. Second one makes her look a bit severe. Maybe its the teeth.
Those teeth though. They terrify me.
I wish we could have gotten a sharp tooth chiana. I realize there were reasons.
Still
And some think being a Sci-Fi icon is easy? :)
Best girl.
Don't understand why they needed to humanize her look in order to make her "sexy".
I love the pointy teeth, I think her disheveled hair gives her more of an edge. She's a fucking alien for crying out loud! *nerd rage*
Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan, on the other hand... she's perfect. Because I'd rather admire a character for their potential and not their sex appeal.
I think I get where you are coming from, but the pointy teeth are a little too Ferengi for me.
Oh shut up. "Look at me, I care about potential more than looks!" - so pathetically obvious. If you really were that 'enlightened' you wouldn't even think about things like the teeth and hair - but you _do_ think about them, and then you use tbem to comment about how much you don't think about them. Couldn't be more phony if you tried.
And they didn't try to 'humanize' her, they were just going through all the possible look combinations and those ones didn't feel right - not to mention they would require the actress to wear false teeth for 15 hours a day for years. The cosmetics some of these actors on this show had to wear were insane (which is why Zhaan ended up leaving btw), you seem to expect the actors and actresses to put up with extra discomfort just so they look 'less sexy' for you.
And btw, 'less sexy' does not automatically = 'more personality' or 'potential', and vice versa.
As for Zhaan - yeah, because _she's_ not made to look 'sexy' at all, is she. Your implication that anyone who likes one character must only care about 'sex appeal' whereas liking another character = 'caring about 'potential'' is pathetic. And what do you even mean by 'potential' anyway? Potential for what? That's such a vague word you're obviously using to try and sound deeper than you actually are.
I admire Chiana because of her character, psyche and personality, not her 'sex appeal', and I love how the actress portrayed her, but guess what - that doesn't automatically make me some 'enlightened' or 'deep' person. It just means I like a character. Get over yourself and your pathetic need to look down on others.
+E101ification I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
Mimi Mallah
Theres a throwback to that in stargate sg1.
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anyone hear read lips?
@Leuopold freudian slip. you know what I meant to say.
Yep definitely better without the sharp teeth lol. Chiana is awesome xx
wow.
R2 version has much better background music playing...
She looks like Alison Lohman.
Симпатичная малышка))) Да, острые зубки смотрелись бы не очень хорошо)))
two sexiest aliens ever..
Damn, idk even wit those teeth, I'd risk a tongue kiss
shs hot
Second one looks likes Tina Turner crossed with Gina Gershon's teeth.
Keep the federation away from this grey girl cause I'll fight them all to be with. I say back off Enterprise star ships I wanna be with her.
1:36 those are her real teeth. 4:32 are fake.
Самая сексуальная инопланетянка в в мире!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
gigi is a knock out.
The make-up makes Gigi look super skinny... and look at her younger self...what is she 16?..
I watched Farscape from start to finish. I had forgot just how gorgeous Chiana/Gigi was until watching this. O.O And I am not a fan of short-haired women.
I am. :D
eww!!! those teeth! Looks like they were going for a succubus angle
this is kind of creepy.
Pris
She's my favorite character^^ luv Farscape!!
I'm rewatching all of the episodes now:)