Lights Camera Convo

Lights Camera Convo

Welcome to "Lights Camera Convo" with your hosts, Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj, exclusively on Rukus Avenue Radio! Join Hollywood insiders Walid, an acclaimed actor, director, and writer, and Kavita, a music/business manager and proud mom of music artists Rhea & Lara Raj, as they take you behind the scenes of show business. From insider insights to candid conversations, "Lights Camera Convo" offers a peek into the glamorous and dynamic world of entertainment. Tune in for exclusive access to the movers and shakers of Hollywood. Learn more to join the conversation behind the spotlight.

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May 12, 2024 51 mins
Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj wrap up season one with a toast to the Hollywood special guests who joined them throughout the season.  Tune in Friday at 3pm PT (6pm ET) on the "Rukus Avenue Station" via the iHeartRadio app! If you miss us on-air, listen next week on all podcast platforms under "Lights Camera Convo".

Walid Chaya, an acclaimed actor, director, and writer, and the founder of Studio For Performin...
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Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj welcome special guest Roxy Shih, Emmy and Critics Choice Nominated Director/Writer, and fellow podcaster. 

Join us as we dive into the dynamic career of Roxy Shih, a Taiwanese-American director making a mark in film. Nominated for best directing at the Daytime Emmys for “Dark/Web”, she's also directed episodes for “The Haunted Museum.” Notably, “List of a Lifetime,” her feature ...
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Hollywood insiders Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj welcome special guest Max Larsen, a multi-talented artist from the world of dance, music and acting.

Max recently dazzled audiences in "Dita Las Vegas," a Jubilant Revue, where he shared the stage with the Queen of Burlesque herself, Dita Von Teese. You may also recognize him from his appearance on the hit Netflix game show "The Floor is Lava." 

Don't miss out on this episode as we delve ...
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Showbiz pros Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj welcome special guest singer/songwriter Lamayah for an electrifying conversation. 

Lamayah's musical prowess extends beyond her enchanting voice – skilled in Guitar, Piano, and Flute. Embark on an engaging discussion as we explore Lamayah's latest tracks: "Gemini," a pop-rock anthem with eclectic tempos, and "No One Doctor Who Can Cure This Pain," a heartfelt ballad infused with R&B vibes
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Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj present a special two-part episode featuring two Hollywood moms who are the driving force behind their children's showbiz careers in music, dance, and acting.

Meet our two Special Guests, first Andrea Knoche, a dynamic mother and podcaster who fosters the talents of her two sons. Grant Knoche, renowned for his stint as a Kidz Bop Kid, has evolved into a Los Angeles-based singer-...
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Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj present a special two-part episode featuring two Hollywood moms who are the driving force behind their children's showbiz careers in music, dance, and acting.

Meet our two Special Guests, first Andrea Knoche, a dynamic mother and podcaster who fosters the talents of her two sons. Grant Knoche, renowned for his stint as a Kidz Bop Kid, has evolved into a Los Angeles-based singer-...
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Showbiz pros Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj engage in a compelling conversation with the talented actor Haaz Sleiman. From his pivotal role as "Tarek" in THE VISITOR to his recent appearances in Apple+'s LITTLE AMERICA, Marvel's THE ETERNALS, and the Emmy-winning series NURSE JACKIE, his talent knows no bounds.
Sleiman's acting journey is as diverse as it is captivating, seamlessly transitioning from his roots in Lebanon to captivating ...
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Hollywood insiders Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj welcome special guest Music Producer and DJ C:3 for an engaging conversation. Immerse yourself in the dynamic dance beats of C:3, a Lebanese music producer and DJ, merging global influences to unify EDM enthusiasts worldwide.

Join us for an exclusive discussion about his latest track, "High in Dubai," featuring Felix Kesso, and catch the radio premiere of "Detras Del Dinero," dropping th...
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Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj engage in an inspiring conversation with another special guest, the inspiring Hollywood Casting Director & Producer, Ani Avetyan. Renowned for her 14-year tenure casting TNT's hit television series, "The Closer," and its spinoff, "Major Crimes," among many additional TV shows and films since.
Ani's story from a first-generation Armenian American immigrant to becoming a promi...
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Get ready for an enlightening conversation as hosts Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj sit down with the multi-talented Austin Valli to delve into his fascinating journey in Hollywood. Austin can be seen in commercials and print for top fitness brands like Adidas, Reebok, and Under Armour, as well as lighting up the silver screen in films such as "Moving Valentine" and "A Roommate to Die For."
Transitioning seamlessly from his roots in Ale...
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Join Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj for drinks as they chat with their next special Hollywood guest, Rawan Chaya, a singer/songwriter, and music producer, and also Walid's sister. Rawan shares insights into navigating Hollywood, breaking cultural barriers, and her discovery as one of Sephora's new 'Sounds Artists.'

Rawan also radio debuts her latest hit songs, like "Wanna Rock," recently performed at the Recording Academy's ‘Women in t...
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Join entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj as they kick off an electrifying new phase of their podcast season, now featuring special Hollywood guests! Meet Chelly, the multi-talented Indian American artist known for his roles in acclaimed shows like "Modern Family," Netflix's "Never Have I Ever," and "Manhunt," as well as NBC's "Mrs. Davis.”
From acting in commercials for major brands like Apple, Amazon, and McDona...
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Welcome to the premiere episode of 'Lights Camera Convo' on Rukus Avenue Radio! Hollywood insiders Walid Chaya, an acclaimed actor, director, and writer, and Kavita Raj, a music/business manager and mom of music artists Rhea & Lara Raj, invite you behind the scenes of show business.

This revamped podcast is now at a new home, Rukus Avenue Radio, with new episodes on-air every Friday at 3pm PT, free on the iHeartRadio app. Origi...
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