Gigi Saul Guerrero Biography: Movies, Ethnicity, Religion, Movies, Net Worth, Partner, Height, Age, Children

Gigi Saul Guerrero is a Mexican-Canadian filmmaker, director, actress, and voice actor specializing in horror and thriller genres.

Born in Mexico City, she immigrated to Canada as a teenager and has built a reputation for blending Mexican folklore, immigration themes, and gritty Tex-Mex style into her work.

She gained prominence with her horror web series La Quinceañera in 2017 and has directed acclaimed segments in anthologies like V/H/S/85, Bingo Hell, and Culture Shock, while also acting and voicing roles in various projects.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gigi Saul Guerrero
• Stage Name: Gigi Saul Guerrero
• Born: 27 February 1990
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican-Canadian
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Director, Actress, Voice Actor
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Saul Guerrero and Mrs. Saul Guerrero
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Gigi Saul Guerrero was born on 27 February 1990 in Mexico City, Mexico. She grew up in a Catholic Mexican household rich in spiritual folklore and legends before immigrating to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at age 13, settling in White Rock.

Her parents are Mr. Saul Guerrero, a violin and cello player, and Mrs. Saul Guerrero, with one sister who is an opera and jazz singer.

She attended Earl Marriott Secondary School and later earned a B.A. in Motion Picture Production with honors from Capilano University’s Bosa Centre for Film and Animation.

Her ethnicity is Mexican, with influences from Aztec culture and folklore, and she was raised Roman Catholic.

Career

Gigi Saul Guerrero began her career in 2011 with her short film directorial debut Dead Crossing, a horror piece about zombie guards at the U.S.-Mexico border.

While still in film school, she co-founded Luchagore Productions, an award-winning company focused on genre films, and directed over 18 shorts and commercials, including viral hits like Evil Dead in 60 Seconds and contributions to anthologies such as ABCs of Death 2.5 and México Bárbaro.

Her early recognition came from festival screenings and her unique blend of grindhouse gore with cultural elements, earning praise as an emerging talent in horror.

She achieved key milestones with the 2017 horror web series La Quinceañera, created and directed for Warner Brothers TV and Stage13, winning audience awards at festivals like Morbido.

This led to directing episodes for TV series including The Purge (Season 2), Into the Dark, and her feature debut Culture Shock (2019) for Blumhouse, a social horror on immigration that earned critical acclaim and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

She expanded into acting, voice work on shows like Angry Birds: Summer Madness and PAW Patrol, and secured a first-look deal with Blumhouse, while teaching directing at Vancouver Film School.

Gigi Saul Guerrero has solidified her influence in horror through anthology contributions like Bingo Hell (2021) for Welcome to the Blumhouse, Nahuales in Satanic Hispanics, and God of Death in V/H/S/85 (2023), often drawing from Mexican heritage and immigrant experiences.

Her work continues to highlight Latino voices in genre filmmaking, with upcoming projects including her first leading acting role in Talking to a Stranger and a Jenni Rivera biopic, cementing her legacy as a versatile storyteller and advocate for authentic cultural representation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @horrorguerrero
• Facebook Handle: Gigi Saul Guerrero
• Twitter Handle: @HorrorGuerrero

Personal Life

Gigi Saul Guerrero remains single with no known spouse or long-term partners publicly disclosed. She has no children.

Raised in a close-knit, musical, and spiritual Mexican family that immigrated to Canada, she often credits her strong women relatives — including her mother, sister, and grandmother — for inspiring her resilience and creativity.

She has spoken openly about her Catholic upbringing, immigrant background, and passion for horror rooted in folklore, while maintaining a private personal life focused on her career in Vancouver.

Net Worth

Gigi Saul Guerrero has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of income come from directing fees for films and TV episodes (including Blumhouse projects), acting and voice acting roles, production company work through Luchagore Productions, teaching at Vancouver Film School, and festival awards or brand collaborations in the horror genre.

Filmography

• Dead Crossing (2011, director)
• Dia De Los Muertos (short, director)
• Madre de Dios (short, director)
• Bestia (short, director)
• M is for Matador (ABCs of Death 2.5, director)
• La Quinceañera (2017, creator/director, web series)
• Culture Shock (2019, director, Into the Dark)
• Bingo Hell (2021, director/co-writer)
• V/H/S/85 (2023, director – God of Death segment)
• Satanic Hispanics (2022, director – Nahuales segment)
• The Purge (TV, director – episodes)
• Into the Dark (TV, director)
• Talking to a Stranger (upcoming, lead actress)
• Jenni (upcoming, director – Jenni Rivera biopic)