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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

Walid Chaya

Jan 14, 2023

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

Walid Chaya

Dec 30, 2022

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.

Walid Chaya

Jun 17, 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

Erin Li, Director and Writer (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Aug 3, 2021

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.

Walid Chaya

Jun 8, 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.

Walid Chaya

May 25, 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.

Walid Chaya

May 11, 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.

2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call

Walid Chaya

May 8, 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.

Walid Chaya

May 6, 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!

Walid Chaya

Apr 16, 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.

MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call For Film & Television Spring 2021

Walid Chaya

Apr 15, 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.

Mike Mosallam, Writer/Director, Mike Mosallam Productions (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Mar 22, 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

Walid Chaya

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.

Walid Chaya

Mar 18, 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.

Michael Patrick Lane, Actor, Writer & Producer (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Feb 23, 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...

Roxy Shih, Writer & Director (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Feb 8, 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...

Carlyn Hudson, Writer & Director (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Feb 5, 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...

René Mena, Writer, Producer & Actor (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Oct 29, 2020

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...