Chauntal Lewis was born and grew up in Oxnard, California. Her stage career began, when she was only 5. Her first film role is the Susan's Best Friend Roxanne Strybos in Apollo 13. On March 18, 2009, Chauntal Lewis was in a car accident and lost her left hand above the wrist. Nevertheless, this she continued her acting career and played numerous other roles. Coffin Baby. In the Coffin Baby she played the main heroine, one-handed woman, who survived after being kidnapped by the sadistic maniac. She played a role in the movie Welcome to Happiness.