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- Dada Fungula Bozela was born in Kinshasa, Congo-Kinshasa, the 21st of December, 1989. He is the first born of Emilie Elaka Bozela and the son of Ricky Bartelemy Fungula. His family immigrated to Sweden when Dada was 5. He was raised in Stockholm, Bagarmossen.
In school, Dada wasn't interested in any other classes other than writing and literature. He found in books, his interest for what would become script writing and directing. He even found himself during Drama class, directing his other classmates. During adolesence, Dada's interest for writing and reading faded - he instead involved himself in Muay Thai. His dreams were then to become the worlds best Muay Thai athlete. At the age of 17, his mother, Emilie Elaka Bozela, sadly passed. The thing that got him through her passing was a song from the Pokemon soundtrack (Lugia's Song). This melody spoke to him and pushed him to write his first professional script in 2009, when he was 20. This is what brought him back to his passion for writing, directing and acting. However, Dada did not have the patience to go to any acting or writing school. His philosophy has always been, if you want something - you have to do it yourself.
He made his acting debut in the feature film "Tommy" in 2014. He was then featured in "Torpederna" in 2016. He made his writing debut in 2017 with a radio drama "Unfaithful Towards My Husband". He directed it alongside Shang Imam. The play was featured on Swedish National radio, it was critically acclaimed. In 2019 Robin Nazari, a friend, gave him a tip to audition for Netflix Nordic's adaption of the trilogy "Easy Money/Snabba Cash". However, the casting directors were only looking for actors from age 18-25. This motivated Dada even more. Nevertheless, he attended the audition and said "THE KING IS HERE". He landed the roll as Ravy in Netflix's original series "Easy Money/Snabba Cash". Funny enough, one of his first lines as Ravy became "The king is here". - Laurent Capelluto was born on 16 March 1971 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Mr. Nobody (2009), Fils unique (2011) and The Clearstream Affair (2014).
- Chris Yamez is an Actor, Model, and Content Creator of African (Congolese) Descent. Based out of Canada. With 2 degrees under his belt in Both Graphic Design from the Alberta University of the arts and Software development from the Southern Alberta institute of technology, It can be said by no one that he isn't versatile.
Besides Acting, Chris Yamez is Talented Musician with an impressive 14+ Commercially released Songs in The R&B Genre. Surprisingly He began making music not as an R&B Artist but as An Orchestral Composer.
All in all, he is sure a name to remember. - Merv Lukeba was born on 30 March 1990 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Riviera (2017), A United Kingdom (2016) and Skins (2007).
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Born Bibi Nshimba on August 18th, in Kinshasa, Zaire now The Democratic Republic of Congo. At the young age of 3 while in pre-school, she would participate in all the school plays and soon fell in love with performing. It was due to her love for theater and cinema that her parents signed her up in the performing program at the Kinshasa Institut des Arts, where she grew into a strong and confident performer and soon started performing in many plays throughout the Congo until she moved to Hayward, California. Then moved to Los Angeles to start her American acting career. She studied acting at Los Angeles city college, then moved on to study at various Los Angeles Acting Studios. While she was studying acting, Bibi was able to book print jobs and commercials. She booked her first acting job on the network TV show The Practice. Since then, She has also booked Jobs on the network TV shows NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, student and Indi films. She went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2014 where she received her classical training. She has 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Her father is doctor in geography and her mother a retired kindergarten teacher. Bibi is now a US Citizen and very proud to be an American. She speaks French, Swahili, Lingala and English.- Alka Matewa was born on 26 April 1987 in Kinshasa, Zaire now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an actor, known for The Wages of Fear (2024), Ganglands (2021) and Boma Yé.
- Godeliv Van den Brandt is a trilingual and multi-cultured actress.
Born in Kasongo (Democratic Republic of Congo), she's the daughter of a Congolese mother and a Belgian father, Godeliv and family moved to Spain when she was 5.
After her first acting class with Susan Batson in New York, Godeliv decided to take her talent for acting seriously and a year after committing to acting, she made her film debut with the Spanish awarded feature film "Traces of Sandalwood", directed by Maria Ripoll (2014). The film won the "Best Film" award at the Gaudi Awards (2015) as well as the "Audience Award" at both Montreal Film Festival (2014) and Cinquest Film Festival in San Jose (2015) among other awards.
"Project Lazarus" (2015) has been Godeliv's latest work, a film wrote and directed by Mateo Gil, co-writer of Alejandro Amenabar's Oscar-winner "The Sea Inside" and director of Sam Shepard-starred "Blackthorn", in which she shares the screen with Tom Hugues, Oona Chaplin, Charlotte Le Bon and Barry Ward. The film would be released in 2016.
Her passion for the craft and her drive to learn and explore the different acting techniques led her to move to Los Angeles and train with several major acting teachers such as Jack Waltzer, Bill Alderson, Anthony Meindel among others.
A world traveler, trilingual in French, Spanish and Catalan, fluent in English and conversational both in Portuguese and Lingala. Godeliv was discovered as a model at the age of 16 and has worked for international brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce&Gabanna, Pronovias, United Colors of Benetton, Desigual, etc. A former volleyball national team player with a Bachelor in Business into Tourism by the Open University of Catalonia, she enjoys practicing yoga, rollerskating, contemporary dance, capoeira, snowboarding and almost any kind of sports. - Actor
- Producer
Dikembe Mutombo is a Congolese American retired professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work.
The 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m), 260-pound (120 kg) center, who began his career with the Georgetown Hoyas, is regarded as one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players of all time, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times; he was also an eight-time All-Star. On January 10, 2007, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the second most prolific shot blocker in NBA history, behind only Hakeem Olajuwon. He averaged a double-double for most of his career, and is 12th all-time in career double-doubles, and tied for second all-time in career triple doubles involving points, rebounds and blocks.
At the conclusion of the 2009 NBA playoffs, Mutombo announced his retirement. On September 11, 2015, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
He is the oldest player in NBA history to collect over 20 rebounds in a game (40 years old, March 2, 2007 vs. Denver Nuggets).- Music Artist
- Music Department
- Actor
Maître Gims was born on 6 May 1986 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is a music artist and actor, known for Ici tout commence (2020), La pièce (2016) and After Love (2016).- Michael Kibambi was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Michael is an actor, known for Éternel (Heal) by Rouben Manika (2023), Mélanine (2022) and The Take (2024).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Sabine Lancelin was born on 22 December 1959 in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo [now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo]. She is a cinematographer, known for Lonbraz Kann (2014), Our Madness (2018) and Agua (2006).- Deogracias Masomi was born on 6 May 1987 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an actor, known for The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki (2016), Heart of a Lion (2013) and Deadwind (2018).
- Claude Makélélé was born on 18 February 1973 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is an actor, known for Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC (2005), UEFA Champions League (1992) and TVN Deportes (1970).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Executive
Louis-Philippe Capelle was born on 24 January 1956 in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo [now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is a cinematographer and executive, known for Black Night (2005), Melting Pot Café (2007) and Rebellion (2011).- Marianne Eggerickx was born on 3 May 1950 in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo [now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo]. She is an actress, known for Caravan to Vaccares (1974), L'homme au cerveau greffé (1972) and Faustine et le bel été (1972).
- Ingrid Afia was born in 1965 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. She was an actress, known for Vrouwenvleugel (1993), Blauw blauw (1999) and Duidelijke taal! (1997). She died on 22 January 2018.
- Karmela Shako was born on 30 March 1987 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo. She is an actress, known for Voll Paula! (2015), Die Tänzerin und der Gangster - Liebe auf Umwegen (2022) and Dying (2024).
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda was born on 30 October 1957 in Kinshasa, Belgian Congo [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is a director and writer, known for Article 15 bis (2000), Nous aussi avons marché sur la lune (2009) and Le damier (2007).- Thomas van Luyn was born on 2 March 1968 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is an actor and writer, known for De Mike & Thomas show (2005), Koppensnellers (2006) and Kopspijkers (1995).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Chris Kabisoso is a Canadian writer/director/producer specializing in commercial directing. born in Kinshasa, DR Congo, Chris has developed a keen eye for innovation, diverse perspective, constantly seeking new ways to captivate audiences and exploring stylized narratives to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling methods. He resides and is based in Toronto.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Moyindo Mpongo was born on 28 November 1981 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo). He is an actor and writer, known for Haute trahison (2022), À deux reprises (2023) and Heart of Africa (2020).- Christian Mupondo was born on 15 February 1987 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo. He is an actor, known for Nous irons vivre ailleurs (2013), Driving Madeleine (2022) and Las Vegas Hotel (2012).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Lou Berghmans was born in 1957 in Stanleyville, Kisangani, Congo-Kinshasa. Lou is a cinematographer, known for Marina (2013), Ben X (2007) and Salamander (2012).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Joseph Kumbela was born in 1958 in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo [now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is an actor and director, known for Taxcarte (1998), L'étranger venu d'Afrique (1998) and Perle noire (1994).- Amour Lombi was born on 22 May 1996 in Kinshasa, Zaire, now Democratic Republic of Congo. She is an actress, known for Maki'la (2018), Le griot Tshilanda (2019) and Heart of Africa (2020).
- Eikiro was born on 30 September 2002 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Sentiments (2022).
- Augy Romein was born on 18 July 2008 in Kinshasa, Congo. He is an actor, known for Dit zijn wij (2019) and Het Herriehofje (2022).
- Actor
- Art Department
Andy Akaband was born on 29 June 1996 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo). He is an actor, known for Alone in a Strange World (2021), Le griot Tshilanda (2019) and Imagination (2017).- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Born in Kinshasa in D.R.Congo, Ne Kunda Nlaba is an award-winning African Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Actor and Political Scientist based in London, Founder and Executive Director of the London International Pan African Film Festival (London PAFF) and Luanda International Pan African Film Festival (Luanda PAFF).
Winner of the Artistic and Cultural Achievement Award at the Lambeth Civic Awards 2024 in London, Ne Kunda Nlaba produced and directed documentary and fiction films distributed on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Kweli TV, Tubi, Xumo, First Screen, OTT, on Television, in cinemas, and at national and international film festivals including "The Next" (2009), "The Steel Pan" (2010), "Living Without Living" (2011), "Cherie Bondowe" (2012), "Abeti Masikini: Le Combat d'Une Femme" (2015) and "Kimpa Vita: The Mother of African Revolution" (2016), "Kingdom of Kongo: In Search of the Destroyed Kingdom" (2020), "Kimbangu: A Black Saviour" (2024) and is producing drama feature films "The Tomb of Mani Kongo", "Kimpa Vita" and "Nasara". He is the owner and C.E.O of the film production company, Labson Bizizi-Cine Kongo and the film distribution company, Afrika Bizizi Distribution Ltd based in London, Luanda and Kinshasa, and also the founder and Film Professor at Kongo Bizizi Academy "the Pan African Film Institute".
He holds a Master of Arts in Film, Television & Screen Media from the Birkbeck University of London, a Certificate of Higher Education in BA (Hons) Film: Video Production and Film Studies from the University of West London, a City & Guild Diploma in Advanced Media Industries Production from Lambeth College and a degree in Politics from Université Chrétienne Cardinal Malula/D.R.Congo.- Sound Department
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Rodney Bidi Kimbangu was born on February 8, 1992, in Kinshasa, Congo (DRC), to Innocent Kimbangu and Josephine Bidi. He grew up in Ndjili, a suburban part of Kinshasa, where he went to Bonsomi, a Jesuit high-school. After Bonsomi, he attended an engineering school and earned an associate degree in civil engineering. He then moved to the United States of America to attend Dartmouth College in 2016 under the Mandela Washington Fellowship (President Barack Obama's flagship program). There, he studied Business and Entrepreneurship with a focus on Design Thinking and Design Driven Entrepreneurship. A few weeks later, he then went on to attend Berea College to earn a double degree in Painting and Film & Media Production. During his time at Berea, in 2018, he became a University Innovation Fellow, and shortly after attended the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he was part of a summer eight-week intensive Filmmaking program.
Rodney is a life-long learner driven by a deep desire to produce thought-provoking and intriguing art. One of his leadership superpowers is connectedness. He sees things the way they can become, and believes everything is connected. Because of it, he enjoys taking online classes whenever he can, and has taken Masterclasses in Directing, Filmmaking, Documentary, Photography, Performing, and Acting. Some of his instructors, as well as Masterclass instructors include Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, Ken Burns, David A. Armstrong, Shane Hurlbut, Andrew St. Pierre White, Annie Liebovitz, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jordan Brady, to name a few.
As a writer, producer, director, cinematographer, and editor, Rodney has made short films including Lituka (2019), a personal project that followed an entrepreneurial young boy who makes charcoal stoves in the Congo (DRC), Unfulfilled (2020), a student color grading capstone project, and Forever in Motion (2018). He has also been a cinematographer on Mirage (2018).
Rodney has always wanted to be a filmmaker. While he had no clue how he'd do it, he learned drawing, sculpting, dance, painting, computer coding, as well as photography to keep his creative mind active. Dreams and the human condition inspire him; often, Rodney wakes up on portions of scenes that he quickly writes on sticky notes. While looking forward to, one day, working in movies starring Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Mirren, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hanks, and Tom Cruise, he is now developing his next short film.- Tatiana Marceline was born on 29 April 1997 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is an actress, known for Wonderland (2022).
- Kambale Musavuli, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a human rights activist, Student Coordinator and National Spokesperson with the Friends of the Congo (FOTC). He has written for The Washington Post, Foreign Policy in Focus, The Huffington Post and numerous other academic and news publications. He has been interviewed on National Public Radio, Democracy Now, ABC News, Al Jazeera English Television, Radio France International and a myriad of radio and television programs. He has been featured in documentaries such as Iara Lee's "Cultures of Resistance," Martin Scorsese's "Surviving Progress," and the film "Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering the Truth."
Musavuli continues to tour the United States, Canada, and Africa speaking to university students, religious groups, global leaders, community organizers and many others in an effort to generate support for the people of the Congo and educate the global community about the challenges of the Congo, in order to mobilize support for organizations inside the Congo.
Musavuli has served as a research consultant for a number of film projects, socially responsible investor groups and government agencies. His ultimate aim is to mobilize the global community to help bring an end to the conflict in the Congo and provide support to the people of the Congo as they strive to control their enormous natural wealth; and build lasting peace and stability in the heart of Africa. - Steve Mandanda was born on 28 March 1985 in Kinshasa, Zaire now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an actor, known for Olympique de Marseille - Manifesto (2013), Marseille (2016) and UEFA Europa League (2009).
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- Actor
- Writer
Attila Mpiana was born on 14 March 1981 in Kinshasa, Zaire now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Destin (2016), Butu (2022) and Paris à tout prix (2021).- Stan Yombo was born on 26 December 1971 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Beaten to a Pulp (2008) and Future Punks (2019).
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Djo Tunda wa Munga was born in 1972 in Kinshasa, DR Congo where he spent his childhood. At the age of 10 he left for Belgium. He studied art school. Later he joined the National Film School of Belgium, INSAS. After completing his studies he returned to Kinshasa where he worked as producer and assistant director for various international TV production (BBC, ARTE, DRTV2).
He produced Congo in Four Acts which was successful as both a training and a production project. He was named the African trailblazer 2010 for MIPTV. His debut feature, VIVA RIVA! premiered at Toronto and Berlin to positive notices from critics and awards bodies alike. It won 6 African movie awards, an MTV award for best African film and has sold widely internationally (US, UK, Australia, France, Germany...)
In 2012, Djo founded his UK-based company to develop international projects and create content for a global market.- Sindika Dokolo was born on 16 May 1972 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo). Sindika was a producer, known for Wrong Cops (2013) and Lagerfeld Confidential (2007). Sindika was married to Isabel Dos Santos. Sindika died on 29 October 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Charles Nguela was born on 20 October 1989 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo.
- Additional Crew
Tony Mwendi Kinkela was born on 1 May 1978 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. Tony Mwendi is known for Judge Judy (1996), Peer Pressure (1997) and Dateline NBC (1992).- Cathérine Buseyne was born on 3 April 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo].
- Christian Luyindama Nekadio (born 8 January 1994), is a DR Congolese professional footballer, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray S.K. on loan from Belgian club Standard Liège as a defender. Luyindama is a versatile player, who can also play as a defensive midfielder and forward.
Luyindama began his career in the Linafoot tournament with DCMP, moving to DCMP as an attacker, and then earning a spot with TP Mazembe with whom he won the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.
On 31 January 2017, Luyindama joined Standard Liège on loan with an option given to the club to sign him permanently. The move was made permanent on 18 May 2017.
On 17 March 2018, he played as Standard Liège beat Genk 1-0 in extra time to win the 2018 Belgian Cup Final and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
On 31 January 2019, the last day of the 2018-19 winter transfer window, Luyindama moved to Süper Lig side Galatasaray S.K. on loan until the end of the season. The deal included an option for to make the move permanent.
Luyindama made his international debut for the DR Congo national football team in a 2-0 friendly win over Botswana on 5 June 2017. - Papy Abedi was born on 30 June 1978 in Kinshasa, Zaire.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Sound Department
David Norris was born on 31 July 1944 in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo [now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is an actor, known for Kung Fu Chaos (2003), Haven: Call of the King (2002) and Last Days in Dublin (2001).- Tim Biakabutuka was born on 24 January 1974 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo.
- Born in Kinshasa (Congo), on 1 November 1996. resident in Ticino (Switzerland) who has a passion for cinema, music and interior architecture, Toussaint starts in SPORT CRIME as the third main protagonist where he is given the role of a hacker already present in the film "The Legacy Run" together with the actors and producers Luca Tramontino (Dabs) and Daniela Scalia (Dani). he practices hip hop dance and break dance and sings R&B Gospel and plays the piano in the amateur level, and he is very involved in all SPORT CRIME matters.
- Kiki Musampa was born on 20 July 1977 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Miami Themo was born on 27 January 1977 in Kinshasa, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He is an actor, known for Potlatch (2001), Neutre (2001) and Fortissimo (2018).
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Elia Rediger was born on 8 July 1985 in Kinshasa, Congo. He is an actor and composer, known for The New Gospel (2020), 20 Regeln für Sylvie (2014) and The Great Connection (2023).- Born in Kinshasa, Congo. Ronald Bultongez goes by Ron Bultongez. Born in Kinshasa February 14, 1996. Due to the chaos of the country and the opportunities that America has to offer, Ron immigrated to the USA alongside his mother and siblings in mid 2000's. After an abusive and turbulent home life, Ron ended up dealing with youth homelessness, shelters, and foster families. He overcame a lot of obstacles. He lived out his dream of playing college football and then dove into a music career. He is a Music Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and was named Top 24 Finalist on abc's American Idol 2018 season. Ron is a father to James Melody Bultongez and is the legal guardian of his two younger brothers.
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- Editor
- Director
Josué Mpia better known as Josué (pronounced / jozuee/) is an American film producer born in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Josue graduated in digital filmmaking at the University of Central Arkansas and since then, he has worked and collaborated on numerous commercials from Amazon as well as several companies in Missouri and Kansas. Josue also worked on some documentaries and is currently producing his first feature film set to be release in 2021.