Jay Chiwala is a versatile and charismatic talent with a diverse professional background and a passion for performance. He has completed acting training through the Hollywood Master Class in Cape Town and brings confidence, authenticity, and a strong on-camera presence to every role.
In addition to his acting training, Jay has completed courses in Digital Marketing & Advertising, Business Writing, Beverage Distillation, and Advanced Bartending in Barcelona, Spain. His extensive hospitality experience has developed exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Outside of his professional career, Jay serves as a Media Leader at his church and regularly speaks on topics such as leadership, discipline, and personal development. His experience addressing audiences has strengthened his confidence, authenticity, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
With a polished appearance, engaging personality, and wealth of real-world experience, Jay is well suited to a wide range of commercial, television, film, and lifestyle productions.
Jay currently works as the Head of Beverage for a restaurant group, where his responsibilities include training staff, conducting operational audits, negotiating supplier agreements, managing budgets, and overseeing beverage operations across the business.
Jay has completed the following courses:
Acting Classes- Hollywood Master Class Cape Town
Digital Marketing & Advertising – Digital School of Marketing
Business Writing – University of Cape Town
Beverage Distillation – Distillique, Centurion
Advanced Bartending – Barcelona, Spain