Biographie
Chanel, an American actress, has built a successful career in acting and modeling over the last decade. Descriptions of her vary as much as the characters she portrays. She is a dynamic presence with striking eyes and blonde beauty. A versatile performer, Chanel embodies strength, vulnerability, and sharp comedic timing in equal measure. She excels in lighthearted, bubbly roles as well as darker, more intense characters, often portraying edgy and troubled young women.
Her film debut was in the independent movie "Waiting For The Rocket." When auditioning for "George Wallace," acclaimed director John Frankenheimer offered her the role immediately, allowing her to work alongside seasoned actors Gary Sinise and Mare Winningham. She then appeared as one of the Felon Cheerleaders in the Universal film "BASEketball," created by the minds behind South Park and directed by David Zucker. Her improv training with the Groundlings and ACME Comedy Theater helped her secure a guest-starring role opposite Bill Murray in the pilot "The Sweet Spot."
Initially focused on modeling during her early career, Chanel shifted to acting full-time in 2011. Her recent credits include a guest spot on "The Late Late Show" with James Corden and John Stamos; leading roles in independent films such as the horror movie "Circus Of The Dead" alongside genre legend Bill Oberst Jr., and the psychological thriller "House On Rodeo Gulch." Upcoming projects include the comedy "Hypnotized," starring Vinnie Jones and Kevin Pollak, and the drama "Bigger Than The Beatles."
Her past work features appearances in Jonas Akerlund’s "Small Apartments" with James Caan, Billy Crystal, and Matt Lucas; "Dorothy And The Witches Of Oz," starring Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd, and Lance Henriksen; "Skum Rocks" alongside Alice Cooper; and "Bad Kids Go To Hell," adapted from the best-selling comic book and starring Judd Nelson and Ben Browder. She portrayed "Fantazia" in the cult follow-up "Hobgoblins 2," directed by Rick Sloan; played "Isabel," the evil sidekick to horror icon Kane Hodder in "The Haunting of Alice D"; and appeared in the creature feature "Dead Sea."
Continuing to evolve her career, Chanel has naturally transitioned into producing. She is currently developing several feature films, where she serves as both producer and co-lead, utilizing her extensive experience, expertise in public relations, marketing, branding, and vast industry connections.
Chanel is in her second year of a two-year Meisner acting program under Alex Taylor, set to graduate in June 2017. She has also trained with some of Los Angeles’s most respected acting coaches, including Margie Haber (Master Class), Aaron Speiser, Lesly Kahn, and Scott Seditas. Her passion for accents and dialect coaching with Bob Corff, known as the "Master of Voices," has enabled her to master a wide range of accents from British to Southern.
She is skilled in handling handguns, automatic rifles, shotguns, as well as hand-to-hand combat techniques, including knife and firearm disarmament. To date, Chanel has appeared in over 30 national commercials for brands such as Pepsi, Saturn, Volkswagen, Del Taco, Wet & Wild Cosmetics, Audi, Coca-Cola, and Visa. She has also been featured in campaigns for Anheuser Busch, Burke Williams Spas, Edward Jones, Harley Davidson, Harrah’s Casinos, and Miller Beer, in addition to runway shows for Frederick’s of Hollywood.
Recognized as one of the "Sexiest Women on the Planet" by magazines across four continents, her image has graced covers and spreads in publications worldwide, including Esquire, GQ, Maxim, FHM, and Playboy. In 2004, Chanel created her own "Chanel" Swimsuit Calendar, which has earned accolades year after year and established her as a skilled producer of photography and editorial layouts. Her work regularly appears on magazine covers and editorials in outlets such as FHM, DT, Nuts, Men's Edge, People, and Ralph. Her clientele includes fashion designers, models, actors, feature film campaigns, and image consultants.
A devoted animal lover, activist, and rescuer, Chanel’s home is a sanctuary for animals in need. She currently shares her space with two rescue cats, King Leo and Tigger. A portion of the proceeds from her numerous autograph appearances is donated annually to support animal charities.
