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Artist Weekly ft. 'Crazy Rich Arabs' by Walid Chaya May 2025
"Award-winning filmmaker Walid Chaya is developing a bold new romantic comedy that bridges continents, cultures, and identities. Crazy Rich Arabs, co-written by Chaya and fellow writer Jimmy Monack, is a vibrant, character-driven feature film set between Beirut and Los Angeles. Currently in early development and seeking production partners, the film offers a fresh take on love, family, and the complicated ways we define success and selfhood.
Chaya first gained attention fo

Walid Chaya
May 12


Walid Chaya Attends Opening of Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ The Musical at Center Theatre Group Oct 2024
I had a great time at the opening of Green Day's American Idiot Musical at Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre...

Walid Chaya
Oct 13, 2024


Walid Chaya at 2024 Grammy’s Red Carpet with Sister and Recording Academy Special Guest Performer Rawan Chaya
It was a pleasure to join my talented sister, Rawan Chaya, at the Recording Academy GRAMMY's red carpet and Women in the Mix luncheon ...

Walid Chaya
Feb 11, 2024


"Discover Your Type" Ep. 15 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
Join our conversation about all things entertainment! “Lights Camera Conversation” is a brand new podcast by Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj....

Walid Chaya
Oct 24, 2023


"Cancel Culture Unveiled" Ep. 12 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
A new podcast episode is out today all about ‘cancel culture’ in entertainment. Join the conversation about celebrity slip-ups, courtroom...

Walid Chaya
Oct 11, 2023


"Podcasters Andrea Knoche" Ep. 11 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now
Today’s new “Light’s Camera Conversation” podcast episode has not one, but TWO special guests!
Meet Andrea Knoche and Katie LeBlanc...

Walid Chaya
Oct 4, 2023


"Chelly's Journey" Ep. 10 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now
We have a multi-talented special guest on today’s new podcast episode: CHELLY!
We explore Chelly's journey from making music to acting...

Walid Chaya
Sep 27, 2023


"Mindset Matters" Ep. 9 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
In today’s newest episode, we take a deep dive into mastering the art of maintaining a victorious mindset as artists.

Walid Chaya
Sep 20, 2023


"Cultural Appropriation in Media" Ep. 8 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
In today’s “Light’s Camera Conversation” episode, we discuss cultural appropriation in media and the impact of Ai.

Walid Chaya
Aug 29, 2023


"Collaborative Friendships" Ep. 7 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
On today’s new podcast episode, we delve into "Collaborative Friendships" and its significance in the entertainment business.

Walid Chaya
Aug 22, 2023


"Navigating Industry Downtime" Ep. 6 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
I have helpful resources and mental motivation on today’s new podcast episode. We exchange valuable insights on "Navigating Industry...

Walid Chaya
Aug 15, 2023


"From Prep to Performance" Episode 5 of LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION Podcast Available, Stream Now!
On this episode, we discuss "From Prep to Performance" and explore on-set dynamics and the essence of a winning set for both actors...

Walid Chaya
Aug 8, 2023


How Do I Avoid Scams In The Acting And Entertainment Industry?
The entertainment industry can be a tricky business, & unfortunately, there are many scam artists out there looking to take advantage of....

Walid Chaya
Apr 2, 2022
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