Hanala Sagal is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As a screenwriter and co-executive producer, she won the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival with her film "Elvis & Nixon". Born in Canada and currently based in Los Angeles, Hanala is a comedian, singer, artist, and activist who has been active in various fields for over three decades.
In the 1980s, Hanala produced the popular Cable TV show "Shape Up L.A!" under the pseudonym Suzan Stadner, which was the first vlog. Since 2007, she has been a prominent figure on YouTube, with her "Comedy Wellness" channel accumulating over 500 million minutes of views.
Hanala has received numerous accolades for her work, including being a finalist in the 2012 PAGE Screenwriting Awards and a nominee for the 2017 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology.
As an actress and expert, Hanala has appeared in over 100 TV shows and movies, showcasing her versatility and talent. Her bestselling memoir, "My Parents Went Through the Holocaust and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt", is a widely studied book in schools and was featured in the 2016 Tribeca Spotlight Film "The Last Laugh".
In addition to her memoir, Hanala has also written two books, "The Lost Cell Phone Blues" and "Staying Sober One Bud at a Time", demonstrating her range as a writer.
