Gigi Rice: A Multifaceted Creative Defying Expectations in Adland
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Abbey Bamford
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Summary
Gigi Rice, a playwright, PR creative, and Muay Thai fighter, has built a career marked by resilience and humor. Her Cannes Gold win in the PR Young Lions category was a pivotal moment, reshaping her life and career. Now stepping into a new role as an associate, she continues to defy expectations with her unique blend of creativity and grit.
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"It was the first time I'd felt that I might actually belong here," she reflects on her Cannes victory.
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