Narendra "Andy" Gala, an American actor, has had a diverse and accomplished career in the entertainment industry. Born in Los Angeles, California, Gala moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later to Wheeling, West Virginia, before settling in New Albany, Ohio, where he attended middle school and high school.
Gala's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Pre-medicine from Kent State University, where he also served as a student senator and implemented a "Late Night Bus Service" to reduce drunk driving. Additionally, he was a founding member of the KSU Men's Chorus and served as its President.
Gala's decision to pursue a career in acting was sparked by his role in the play "Proof" by David Auburn, which led him to abandon his plans for medical school. He moved to Los Angeles and initially found work on game shows and dating shows, including "MTV's Next," "SiTV's Dating Factory," "GSN's Lingo," "NBC's 1 vs. 100," and "FOX's Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader," where he won $25,000.
Gala's acting credits also include appearances on Court TV's "North Mission Road" and various independent films. He was accepted into the Master of Fine Arts Acting program at the California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a scholarship and made his professional stage debut as the lead in "Haram Iran" at The Celebration Theatre, directed by Michael Matthews.
Gala's network primetime television debut was as a guest star on NBC's "Outsourced." He also appeared in the Freeform Christmas movie "The Mistle-Tones" starring opposite Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling, as well as the Lifetime movie "Carriers" starring opposite Cameron Mathison. Gala has participated in the ABC/Disney Talent and Development Actors showcase and resides in Los Angeles.
