Gisela was born in Portugal, a country of mixed cultures and origins. Some of Portugal influences in culture and dance come from India(Goa), Africa (Angola, Mozambique), Brazil, the many influences from Morocco, Spain and Gypsies.

She began  to study dance at a young age, and started dancing professionally in Lisbon.

Her studies include dance, yoga, theatre and film.   Traveling between Lisbon, Los Angeles, Mexico and NYC, she trained in different styles of dance, including jazz, ballet, contemporary, modern, Latin, Caribbean, among others... it was however in belly dance that she  decided to follow her dance career.

Always looking to grow as an artist she has been traveling and dancing internationally in different companies and projects achieving her many artistic goals.

Gisela also works as a model, where she incorporates her dance abilities.

She now lives in NYC where she moved to study and pursue her film and dance career.