I am a native of South Louisiana and discovered my passion for modeling, film and theatre when I relocated to Atlanta, Ga in the early 1990's to start a career in the mortgage banking industry. At that time, Georgia was considered Hollywood of the South and that is where I began my modeling and acting career starting out in community theatre and church plays (Father of the Bride, A Journey to Bethlehem, The Last Supper).

After landing a few print and runway modeling jobs through my agency (OP Swimwear, Paul Maison Hair, Academy Sports), I was able to get connected with some local area casting directors which eventually landed me in a few national commercials (Folger's Coffee, PB Max Candy).

I later booked some director chosen featured background roles on two up and coming TV series (In the Heat of the Night, I'll Fly Away) and was also cast as cop and detective roles in a few made for television movies and feature films (Carolina Skeletons, Robo Cop III, Grass Roots). As i began to move away from modeling work, i began to pursue film and television on a full- time basis where i began taking acting classes in Atlanta with The Alliance Theatre School and Lance Dreeson scene study through the Chez Group Talent Agency. I am also now taking classes locally with Rachel Whittle.

I am looking forward to working with as well as collaborating with all of the local Acadiana Film professionals and if you want to learn more about me, please see my below acting demo reel and please feel free to check me out on Backstage, Actor's Access and IMDB. I am listed as "Chad Governale".