Hosea Chanchez
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Hosea Chanchez (born September 12, 1981), also credited as Hosea, is an American actor. He has gained recognition for his involvement in a number of television shows including his major role in the CW television series The Game.
Biography
Early life
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Chanchez spent most of his childhood in Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. By the age of 10, Chanchez knew that he wanted to become an actor because of the encouragement from his grandparents. He draws his support from his grandparents, and his mother who pursued a career as an interior designer. He is the older brother of two younger brothers.
Career
Chanchez's television credits include roles on several shows on The WB including Everwood, Close to Home, Jack & Bobby, and his recurring role on For Your Love (TV series). He was also apart of the cast in the films: The Outsider and My Brother and was the lead character in Rich Quick. Chanchez also has a theater background with roles in Shop Life, The Wiz, The Long Walk Home, Royal Oats and Glory.[1] He can currently be seen in the CW television series The Game. Rounding out the cast, Chanchez plays the role of the star quarterback, Malik Wright, whose mother is his manager, a role that is played by Wendy Raquel Robinson.
Personal life
Chanchez resides in Los Angeles, California and enjoys reading a good book and spending time with his Weimaraner puppy named Brando. [2]
Selected Filmography
- The Game as Malik Wright (2006-2007)
- Girlfriends as Malik Wright (2006)
- The Shield as Angelo Owens (2006)
- Everwood as Student (2005)
- Close to Home as Neighbor #2 (2005)
- Over There? as Driver (1 episode, 2005)
- Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service as Lance Cpl. Jaime Ramos (2005)
- What Should You Do? as Rapist (2004)
- Jack & Bobby as Drunk (2004)
- The Guardian as Kid (2004)
- Robbery Homicide Division as Travis Holms (2002-2003)
- For Your Love as Delivery guy (1998-1999)