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Walid Chaya Artist Bio
Walid Chaya is an actor, director & writer based in LA. He's also an entertainment entrepreneur, specializing as an acting & publicity coach
Jan 3, 2024
Walid Chaya 'Diverse Writers Outreach' Quarter Finalist for THE BARENT TRAP
Actor and Director Walid Chaya 'Diverse Writers Outreach' Quarter Finalist for THE BARENT TRAP from Santa Barbara Int’l Screenplay Awards
Jan 14, 2023
Walid Chaya in OCCHI MAGAZINE “In Conversation” Feature Article
Occhi Magazine sits down with Actor, Director, Writer and Filmmaker Walid Chaya for a special conversation.
Dec 30, 2022
Walid Chaya Trailer “Driving Ms. Saudi” Official Selection 2022 Marina del Rey Film Festival
As of 2018 women were finally allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Watch “Driving Ms. Saudi” by Walid Chaya at the Marina del Rey Film Festival
Jun 17, 2022
Erin Li, Director and Writer (Guest Bio)
Guest Bio for Erin Li, Director and Writer and Special Guest VIP at Studio For Performing Arts LA.
Aug 3, 2021
Sneak Peak At Walid Chaya’s New Film “Breaking The I.C.E.” Coming Soon
A sneak peak at Walid Chaya’s next project, “Breaking The I.C.E.” - a short film inspired by true events. Coming soon.
Jun 8, 2021
On-Air Walid Chaya 2ME Radio Arabic 1638 AM Discusses His Award-Winning Film (Australia Interview)
2ME Radio Host Ilham Hafez interviews Walid Chaya about his film, "Driving Ms. Saudi" and growing up with a love for family and the arts.
May 25, 2021
Walid Chaya “A Lebanese Creative In Hollywood” Voice of Lebanon 100.5 FM Interview
On-air with Actor-Director Walid Chaya about his movie “Driving Ms. Saudi,” the #women2drive movement & what he’ll film next in Lebanon.
May 11, 2021
2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call
On May 8th, 2021 our open call helped performers of MENASA descent raise their acting profile & visibility to a panel of TV & film VIPs.
May 8, 2021
Walid Chaya Arabic Radio Interview About “Driving Ms. Saudi” On Kelna Bel Hawa Sawa
New international interview with Kelna Bel Hawa Sawa about my film “Driving Ms. Saudi”, the #women2drive movement & what I’m filming next!
May 6, 2021
Walid Chaya In BroadwayWorld News for Old School Sketch Show This Saturday at The PIT, Now Virtual!
OSSS returns with an all star cast, the latest production airing virtually via YouTube Live from The PIT in New York City.
Apr 16, 2021
MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call For Film & Television Spring 2021
MENASA actors perform a monologue online for a panel of TV & film VIPs in our next open call diversity initiative, free for performers.
Apr 15, 2021
Mike Mosallam, Writer/Director, Mike Mosallam Productions (Guest Bio)
Mike Mosallam is a producer, director, writer for theatre, film and television. Through his production company, Mike Mosallam Productions, h
Mar 22, 2021
Walid Chaya “Rising Star” In The News: AP, CBS, NBC & More!
“Rising Star” Walid Chaya’s film ‘Driving Ms. Saudi’ is featured in Associated Press news featuring the recent screenings worldwide.
Mar 22, 2021
The961 News Features Walid Chaya “Lebanese Filmmaker’s Heartfelt Film...”
Walid Chaya’s award-winning film “Driving Ms. Saudi” featured in The961 news, special coverage from Walid’s homeland.
Mar 18, 2021
Michael Patrick Lane, Actor, Writer & Producer (Guest Bio)
Michael Patrick Lane was born in Bryan, Texas, to Becky Lane (teacher) and Fred Lane (courier). He is the oldest of two children. His...
Feb 23, 2021
Roxy Shih, Writer & Director (Guest Bio)
Roxy Shih is an internationally acclaimed Taiwanese-American producer and director. Her work is extremely versatile and she has worked...
Feb 8, 2021
Carlyn Hudson, Writer & Director (Guest Bio)
Carlyn Hudson is a director and writer, known for The Big Spoon (2016), Waffle (2020) and Nice Ass (2018). Carlyn Hudson is a filmmaker...
Feb 5, 2021
René Mena, Writer, Producer & Actor (Guest Bio)
René Mena is a Writer, Producer, and Actor based in Los Angeles. René Mena was born in Sonsonate, El Salvador to parents Francisco & Rosa...
Oct 29, 2020
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