Gina Philips

Gina Philips, born Gina Consolo on May 10, 1970 in Miami Beach, Florida, emerged from a culturally diverse background with an Italian father and an Ashkenazi Jewish mother, a blend that enriched her artistic sensibilities. From an early age she was drawn to performance, studying acting throughout her teenage years and eventually breaking into the industry after relocating to Los Angeles in the early 1990s. Her first credited screen appearance arrived in 1992, but it was the 1995 television movie Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare that gave her a supporting role and signaled her potential as a versatile actress. Over the next few years she accumulated a series of guest spots on popular series, most notably a recurring turn on Ally McBeel, Boston Public, and Hawaii, each showcasing her ability to adapt to varied genres ranging from legal drama to teenage comedy. Philips’s breakthrough came with the 2001 cult horror classic Jeepers Creepers, where she portrayed the resilient Trish Jenner, a performance that cemented her status among horror aficionados and earned her a lasting fan base.

In addition to her iconic horror work, Philips has demonstrated a steady commitment to low‑budget and independent filmmaking, starring in titles such as Dead & Breakfast (2004), Jennifer’s Shadow (2004), and the psychological thriller Ring Around the Rosie (2006), where she delivered a haunting portrayal of a woman tormented by visions of past tragedies. Her career continued with lead roles in The Sickhouse (2007) and the TV movie My Baby Is Missing (2007), followed by a return to the Jeepers Creepers franchise with a cameo in the 2017 sequel. Outside of her professional life, she married Lee Nelson in 2009 and the couple welcomed a child in 2010, balancing motherhood with an ongoing presence in film and television. Today, Philips remains active in the industry, continuously exploring diverse characters while maintaining a strong connection with the horror community that first brought her widespread recognition.