I am an aspiring actress and blogger living in Buckhurst Hill. Ever since I was little I have had a huge passion for performing. I loved the feeling of adrenaline and the reactions of the audience when I performed. I have attended theatre school since I was eight and have dreamed of that moment I would be on my way to Hollywood. I am currently studying Drama and Applied Theatre at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where I have recently returned from India where I spend five weeks teaching drama to children in the slums of Dharavi. I am now finally excited to announce that I will be moving to Hollywood to study Acting at one of the most prestigious drama schools in America, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. I finally feel like my dream is coming true.
One of the biggest influences for me is my mum. She has constantly paid for and supported my dream and even when I have failed she has encouraged me to stay positive and keep going until I succeed. If it wasn't for her, i don't think I would be living my dream in Hollywood.
I am currently fundraising for my fees at www.gofundme.com/studyinla.
I also write a blog where you can follow all my acting adventures, as well as, audition tips and film reviews called 'Chantal's Hollywood Adventures' at www.chantalshollywoodadventures.blogspot.co.uk.
Based on information supplied by Chantal Dias.
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