Charles Chiyangwa
Acting
Biography
Charles Chiyangwa is an actor and author of comedy books. He was born in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe and began his acting career at Reps Theatre in Harare, winning several theatrical awards. Reuters filmed a documentary about Chiyangwa and his work in Africa which was shown in the United Kingdom and 14 African countries. He moved to the United States to pursue theatre studies in Clarendon, Texas, and moved to Hollywood after graduation. Chiyangwa was chosen as a finalist at the HBO comedy festival competition in 2003 and made his feature film debut in Robbin' in da Hood in 2009. He has also appeared in numerous television commercials. In 2010 he published the first installment of comedy books titled "Boob Explosion", which was featured on the Tonight show with Jay Leno in 2011. The second installment titled "Boob Action" is due to be published before the end of 2011.
Known For
A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
Bob Hearts Abishola
When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.
Act of Valor
In 1914, a British nurse, Anne, escapes an attack on her outpost in Africa. Hunted by a German-led war party, and with help from her uncle, an Army Captain, and local warriors, she embarks on an epic journey across the African hill country. She must balance bravery with her pacifist ideals to deliver a native girl safely to her mother, reunite with her husband, and save a neighboring outpost from a massacre.
Escape Through Africa
Desperate for money, two crews clash when they unknowingly decide to rob a wealthy drug dealer at the same time.