Episode 178 with Anika Braganza
On this episode I talked with Anika about her journey as a performer including the moments she fell in love with theatre, her initial career path she thought she wanted to pursue, what ultimately guided her toward theatre, her experience in the immersive experience of “The Great Gatsby” in New York, how unique audience interactions are during an immersive show, her education at NYU, getting involved with the For The Record series, FTR’s new venue The CineVita and how special the energy at the venue is, her talented costars in Tarantino: Pulp Rock at The CineVita, preparation for her role as O-Ren in Tarantino: Pulp Rock, advice for aspiring performers in the industry, her singing group with her sisters called The Braganza Sisters and where you can check out their music, her desire to uplift in her work, dream roles, self-confidence, and much more!
Anika Braganza (she/they)
Anika Braganza is a Filipino-American actress and singer-songwriter based in New York City. She graduated from NYU Steinhardt and made her Off-Broadway debut as Gilda in The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show.
Anika is also a member of The Braganza Sisters, a musical trio formed with her sisters, Amaya and Adriana. Their music is available on various streaming platforms.
In 2025, Anika expanded her performance repertoire by portraying O-Ren Ishii in Tarantino: Pulp Rock, the inaugural production at CineVita, a new live theatrical venue near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
