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'''Gavin Methalaka''' - (born Gavin Noel Methalaka; 14 January 1986) known professionally as '''CHubBy''', is an Indian [[Actor]], [[Improviser]], [[Comedian]] and [[Voice Actor]] from [[Goa]].
'''Gavin Methalaka''' - (born Gavin Noel Methalaka; 14 January 1986) known professionally as '''CHubBy''', is an Indian [[Actor]], [[Improviser]], [[Comedian]] and [[Voice Actor]] from [[Goa]].


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He plays David Brown in the musical adaptation of [[Disco Dancer]], directed by Rajeev Goswami and produced by [[Saregama]] which premiered in [[Sadler's Wells Theatre]], [[London]] in 2022.<ref>https://todolist.london/review-disco-dancer/</ref>
He plays David Brown in the musical adaptation of [[Disco Dancer]], directed by Rajeev Goswami and produced by [[Saregama]] which premiered in [[Sadler's Wells Theatre]], [[London]] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://todolist.london/review-disco-dancer/|title=Review: Disco Dancer ★★★★★ - To Do List|date=November 22, 2022}}</ref>
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== Background ==
== Background ==
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After moving back to Goa in 2006, his interest in Acting took him towards studying performing arts with [[Kala Academy]] [[Goa]] and later continued his acting training under the tutelage of Late Padmabhushan Pt. [[Satyadev Dubey]]. He was a part of Dubey's final directorial film, which had noted cinematographer, [[Govind Nihalani]], behind the camera.
After moving back to Goa in 2006, his interest in Acting took him towards studying performing arts with [[Kala Academy]] [[Goa]] and later continued his acting training under the tutelage of Late Padmabhushan Pt. [[Satyadev Dubey]]. He was a part of Dubey's final directorial film, which had noted cinematographer, [[Govind Nihalani]], behind the camera.


He booked his first Ad film with [[Prahlad Kakkar]] for Deep Fruit Juice in 2009. His first film with debut with a small role in Nikhil Advani's [[Katti Batti]]<ref> https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/supporting-cast-always-important-imran-khan/</ref> 2015. He hosted a Comedy Cricket show called [[Cheeky Singles]] for [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)]] with co-host [[Sanjana Ganesan]] in the same year.
He booked his first Ad film with [[Prahlad Kakkar]] for Deep Fruit Juice in 2009. His first film with debut with a small role in Nikhil Advani's [[Katti Batti]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/supporting-cast-always-important-imran-khan/|title=Supporting cast always important: Imran Khan|date=September 16, 2015}}</ref> 2015. He hosted a Comedy Cricket show called [[Cheeky Singles]] for [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)]] with co-host [[Sanjana Ganesan]] in the same year.


On-screen he's known for playing Kutti in [[The Office (Indian TV series)]]<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8305218/reference/</ref> 2019, Gary in [[Ray (TV series)]]<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14160660/reference/</ref> 2021, and George Masih in [[Karm Yuddh (Indian TV series)]]<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22373148/reference/</ref> 2022.
On-screen he's known for playing Kutti in [[The Office (Indian TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8305218/reference/|title=The Office (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> 2019, Gary in [[Ray (TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt14160660/reference/|title=Ray (TV Series 2021) - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> 2021, and George Masih in [[Karm Yuddh (Indian TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt22373148/reference/|title=Karm Yuddh (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> 2022.
In 2013, he trained in Improvisational Comedy with [[Improv Comedy Mumbai]] and toured the US West Coast from [[Seattle]] to [[Los Angeles]] in 2017 as a featured cast member. He started [[Mischief In Action]]<ref>https://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=122723</ref> an improv troupe with [[Naveen Kaushik]] and [[Jahnavi Dave]] in 2018.
In 2013, he trained in Improvisational Comedy with [[Improv Comedy Mumbai]] and toured the US West Coast from [[Seattle]] to [[Los Angeles]] in 2017 as a featured cast member. He started [[Mischief In Action]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=122723|title=Laughter on the spot|website=oHeraldo}}</ref> an improv troupe with [[Naveen Kaushik]] and [[Jahnavi Dave]] in 2018.


He directed ''''''Sunn Toh'''''' (Hear Me Out), his first short film in 2023. The film is about the failure of Communication and the plight of men's ability to articulate in a challenging situation. The film was partially crowdfunded. It is currently doing the rounds of Film Festivals around the world.
He directed ''''''Sunn Toh'''''' (Hear Me Out), his first short film in 2023. The film is about the failure of Communication and the plight of men's ability to articulate in a challenging situation. The film was partially crowdfunded. It is currently doing the rounds of Film Festivals around the world.

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Gavin Methalaka - (born Gavin Noel Methalaka; 14 January 1986) known professionally as CHubBy, is an Indian Actor, Improviser, Comedian and Voice Actor from Goa.

He is known for his works in Television, Hindi cinema, and stage.[1]

He plays David Brown in the musical adaptation of Disco Dancer, directed by Rajeev Goswami and produced by Saregama which premiered in Sadler's Wells Theatre, London in 2022.[2] [3]

Background

Gavin was born in 1986, in Bombay (now Mumbai) to Shashidhara Methalaka from Mangalore and Alvarinha Rodrigues from Goa, and grew up in Muscat, Oman. He received his school education from Indian School Muscat and British School Muscat. He was raised catholic.

Professional Career

After moving back to Goa in 2006, his interest in Acting took him towards studying performing arts with Kala Academy Goa and later continued his acting training under the tutelage of Late Padmabhushan Pt. Satyadev Dubey. He was a part of Dubey's final directorial film, which had noted cinematographer, Govind Nihalani, behind the camera.

He booked his first Ad film with Prahlad Kakkar for Deep Fruit Juice in 2009. His first film with debut with a small role in Nikhil Advani's Katti Batti[4] 2015. He hosted a Comedy Cricket show called Cheeky Singles for Star Sports (Indian TV network) with co-host Sanjana Ganesan in the same year.

On-screen he's known for playing Kutti in The Office (Indian TV series)[5] 2019, Gary in Ray (TV series)[6] 2021, and George Masih in Karm Yuddh (Indian TV series)[7] 2022. In 2013, he trained in Improvisational Comedy with Improv Comedy Mumbai and toured the US West Coast from Seattle to Los Angeles in 2017 as a featured cast member. He started Mischief In Action[8] an improv troupe with Naveen Kaushik and Jahnavi Dave in 2018.

He directed 'Sunn Toh' (Hear Me Out), his first short film in 2023. The film is about the failure of Communication and the plight of men's ability to articulate in a challenging situation. The film was partially crowdfunded. It is currently doing the rounds of Film Festivals around the world.

Filmography

Films

List of Gavin Methalaka's film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2015 Katti Batti Yash Hindi
Waiting (2015 film) Lokesh Hindi
2017 Meri Pyaari Bindu The Bearded Guy Hindi Guest Appearance
2019 The Zoya Factor Kakkar Sahab (The Director) Hindi
2023 Sunn Toh - Hear Me Out (Short Film) Stage Manager Hindi Also the Director
2024 Baby Do Die Do Jhonny Hindi In Post Production

Web series

List of Gavin Methalaka web series credits
Year Title Role Language Streaming Platform Episodes
2018 Breathe Gavin Almeida (Casting Director) Hindi Amazon Prime Ep 4 (The Audition)
2019 The Office (Indian TV series) T.K. Kutti Hindi Disney+ Hotstar All 27 Episodes
2021 The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar Vasant Hindi YouTube Ep 3 - Hum Paanch Hai, Ep 4 - Kaha Phas Gaye
2021 Ray (TV series) Gary Hindi Netflix Ep 1 - Forget Me Not
2022 Karm Yuddh (Indian TV series) George Masih Hindi Disney+ Hotstar Ep 4 - Mouka, Ep 5 - Sanp, Ep 6 - Chakravyuh, Ep 7 - Kahani, Ep 8 - Raja aur Ikka
Guilty Minds Sameer Hindi Amazon Prime Ep 1 - Meri Tumhari
  1. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  2. ^ "Review: Disco Dancer ★★★★★ - To Do List". November 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Saregama Live - Disco Dancer - Sadler's Wells Theatre". SadlersWells.
  4. ^ "Supporting cast always important: Imran Khan". September 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "The Office (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  6. ^ "Ray (TV Series 2021) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  7. ^ "Karm Yuddh (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  8. ^ "Laughter on the spot". oHeraldo.