It is a pleasure to welcome actress Chantal Nchako to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Chantal Nchako's journey from her hometown in Cameroon to the University of Southern California (USC) on a full scholarship is a testament to her determination and talent. Her graduation was marked by the prestigious Ava Greenwald Memorial Scholarship for outstanding MFA Actor at USC. Chantal's success continued as she became the first USC MFA student to be accepted into Williamstown Theatre Festival's Professional Training Program, where she played the lead role of Ella in Sam Shepard's Curse of a Starving Class.  

Chantal Nchako's talent and versatility have impressed casting directors, leading to roles in Madame Secretary and major roles in films including Distant Tales and Our Deadly Vows, both of which are streaming on Amazon Prime Video.   Chantal starred as the lead in the short film Beast, which won the South by Southwest Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. She also won the Best Actress Award at the Queen Palm International Film Festival.

Chantal guest stars on BET+'s Diarra from Detroit and is starring in Netflix's highly anticipated film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F with Eddie Murphy and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The highly anticipated sequel is expected to premiere on July 3.   Chantal Nchako is also the founder and designer of Choobiz, a luxury, handcrafted, vegan, and cruelty-free shoe line made in Italy. She is also a resident faculty member at the Silva Arte e Danza, a musical theatre academy in Siracusa, Italy. In her free time, Chantal enjoys skiing, equestrian, writing, traveling (especially to Italy, where she splits her time), and spending time with her adorable cat, Lucky.  

On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Chantal Nchako discussed how she secured her part in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and her creative process when developing shoes for Choobiz.

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