May 26, 2009 by Ed Moy
Ed interviewed me about Fiona's Script :-)

The film and TV actress talks about "pay it forward" filmmaking and the zen of life-long learning.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - FEATURE FILM
Alfry Woodard ("American Violet")
Giovannie Espiritu ("Fiona's Script")
Theresa Russell ("16 to Life")
Amy Irving ("Adam")

Named after a famous school of acting, The Method Fest is the only major film festival in the U.S. focusing on acting, celebrating breakout acting performances in story driven independent films. The Method Fest takes great pride in being a discovery festival, looking to help launch the works of young fresh filmmakers and to discover breakthrough performances by young, bold new actors. The festival has also taken great delight in sharing career-defining performances of established performers and in showcasing a few chosen well-known directors to screen at the festival. The 11 th annual Method Fest screened 33 feature films and 62 shorts from U.S. and international filmmakers from March 26 – April 2.

SAN FRANCISCO — Giovannie Espiritu lit and led the way. A longtime  member of the Screen Actors Guild who has played roles on the longest running television series “ER” and the new hit “Bones,” Espiritu shared her story of triumph over domestic violence at a Philippine consulate gathering in October 2005.  Until she got on the podium and spoke of her nightmare of a relationship with her abusive ex-husband, Filipinos often only heard or read about domestic violence in their community on the news after a fatal incidence.  Or behind closed doors.  In whispers.

SAN MATEO, CA. — Giovannie Espiritu’s name tells her tale of transformation. “Gio,” as friends and fans know the actress who has appeared in the durable television drama E.R. and the critically acclaimed thriller Bones, no longer goes by her husband’s surname. “I am making a new change in my life,” she spoke of the phoenix on her back at a recent seminar on building healthier family relationships at St. Timothy Catholic Church in San Mateo. The tattoo is an inscription from 1 John 4:18 to “remind me that love is not based on fear or intimidation. I am learning that I am worth treating with respect, to be who I was born to be: Giovannie (for John, beloved of God) Espiritu (filled with Spirit). “  

Asiance recently sat down with Giovannie at the Que Tal Cafe in San Francisco to find out what's up? And in a bare-all interview, she strips off her girl next door image and reveals the "magic" of acting, what "sells" in Hollywood and what it's like being a young mother.