6-Year-Old Singer Makes National Debut on NBC's 'Today' Show

Gina Incandela has managed to overcome autism to blossom into an accomplished singer.

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Gina Incandela on the 'Today' show.

(PRNewsChannel) / August 29, 2008 / New York, NY - Six-year-old Gina Incandela from Kissimmee, Fla. made her national debut on the 'Today' show this morning.

"It's all good and so cool," said Incandela while in the NBC green room as she waited to go to the famed Studio 1-A in Rockefeller Plaza for an interview with Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Amy Robach. 

Gina appeared on the top-rated morning show to perform the National Anthem and for an interview.

Gina's accomplishments are nothing short of amazing for any girl her age, says her publicist Glenn Selig, of Tampa-based The Publicity Agency. 

"The fact that she has autism makes this an even more incredible story," says Selig.

Gina was diagnosed with autism at two years old.  She didn't talk until well after three.

Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication.  It also causes restricted and repetitive behavior.  Signs and symptoms usually begin to manifest before a child is three years old.

Gina has been singing the National Anthem for major league sports teams for the past year. She will perform at the U.S. Open in New York on Sunday.  And Gina also is recording a CD.

"This is a surreal experience for us," says Michelle Incandela, Gina's mother. "We are just so excited to be sharing our daughter and her talents and there's no better stage than 'Today.'

To view Gina's page on the The Publicity Agency, please visit http://www.thepublicityagency.com/gina_incandela.htm.  Videos and high resolution photos are available.

For more information about The Publicity Agency, please visit http://www.thepublicityagency.com.

About The Publicity Agency:  The Publicity Agency is a full-service publicity/PR firm staffed by former journalists.  The company helps individuals and businesses gain the publicity they deserve on TV, radio and in newspapers and magazines.

Media Contacts:
Glenn Selig, The Publicity Agency, (813) 948-7767 or ; Justin Herndon, The Publicity Agency, (813) 528-6815 or

Source: ThePublicityAgency.com

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