American actress, Chanel Celaya is best known for the 2012 action comedy, 21 Jump Street. Chanel Celaya pursued her modeling career at the age of 13. She is a model turned actress came to limelight after she appeared in Justin Bieber's As Long As You Love Me. She is infamous for being the cause of the break up between sweethearts Selena and Justin.
Transition Of Career
Chanel Celaya career changed as an actress came when her mother Betsey Celaya insisted her to consider some acting classes. Chanel was first unwilling to commence the course but thrived in her career as an actress.
The 26-year-old got her big break in the role of Melodie in the film titled 21 Jump Street. Celaya's big debut for the funny flick came just a few years after commencing her acting courses.
She has also been featured with Pop star, Justin Bieber in his 2012’s sensation video As Long As You Love Me. The Synthpop music video proved to be her career lap which also became the highest selling track of Justin.
Did Chanel Have Fling With Justin?
According to Hollywood life, the reason for Justin and Selena split was Chanel. Justin grew closer to the 21 Jump Street actress after they worked in the music video ‘As Long As You Love Me!'
Selena Gomez was reportedly concerned about Chanel's bond with Justin. Selena even found that Justin was texting a sexual-tone message to Chanel. The Bad Liar confronted Justin about the text which caused the rift between them.
However, Chanel and Justin were reported to be "just flirting" in the text during the video making.
Is Chanel Dating?
Chanel loves to spend quality time with her friends, and there are multiple snaps of the actress enjoying time with her buddies traveling. She also posted a picture with a guy named Ian Cochran with a caption,
Love is all you need...and food...and animals...and more food. ??????????#spreadlove #loveforall
Chanel Celaya and her male friend, Ian Cochran on 14 February 2017 (Photo: Instagram)
However, it is not clear whether the mysterious man is her boyfriend or not. But the actress did ignite rumor of affairs. She is yet to reveal about her dating life.
The actress played a role of Blake in the music video Gravel To Tempo with Hayley Kiyoko and fans loved their chemistry. And Hayley just added fuel to their chemistry when she shared a video with Chanel on 17 October 2017 where they kiss each other.
Hayley is often called "Lesbian Jesus' and is vocal about her support to the gay community. On 20 October 2011, she retweeted a tweet which urged people to stand up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender by wearing purple.
A Family of Mixed Diversity
Chanel comes from a family of a Mexican and Russian ethnic group. Talking about her parents, her father late Andrew Celaya is from Florence, Arizona while her mother Betsey is from La Jolla, California. Chanel’s father died after battling cancer. Chanel has a brother named Brennan who shares a genuine bond with her.
Chanel's paternal grandfather, Alfred Celaya (the son of Consuelo E. “Connie” Soto), and grandmother named Julia V. Arturo (son of Chono Celaya, and Tomasa Telles) have Mexican ancestry.
Short Bio
Chanel Celaya, born on December 12, 1991, is a California native with the birth name Chanel Elizabeth Celaya as per wiki. She is 1.75 m (5' 9") in height and possesses appropriate body weight and measurement. Chanel’s birth sign is Sagittarius. She started her modeling career at the age of 13.
