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Review: ‘The Donna Drake Show’ spotlights Oscar winner George Chakiris (Includes first-hand account)

Markos Papadatos

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Oscar winner George Chakiris - Markos Papadatos
Oscar winner George Chakiris - Markos Papadatos

Donna Drake is a two-time Telly award-winning host and media personality that hosts “The Donna Drake Show,” which airs on Saturday mornings on CBS New York.

She spoke with Chakiris about his new book, My West Side Story: A Memoir, and his illustrious career in the acting and entertainment business, and his jewelry.

Their entire conversation may be seen here:

Chakiris won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actor” for his remarkable performance as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, in the classic film West Side Story.

His book My West Side Story: A Memoir is available on Amazon by clicking here.

My West Side Story: A Memoir by George Chakiris

‘My West Side Story: A Memoir’ by George Chakiris
Courtesy of the George Chakiris Archives, My West Side Story

To learn more about veteran actor George Chakiris, check out his official website.

George Chakiris holding his Academy Award

George Chakiris holding his Academy Award
Courtesy of the George Chakiris Archives, My West Side Story

Read More: Digital Journal’s Markos Papadatos chatted with Academy Award winner George Chakiris back in March of 2021.

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Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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