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- 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).
- Michael Kibambi was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Michael is an actor, known for Éternel (2023), Mélanine (2022) and The Take (2024).
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
In the hallowed annals of thespian mastery, Emmanuel Kabongo stands as a paragon of the dramatic arts, weaving a tapestry of distinction that transcends the realms of stage and screen. Born amidst the tumultuous echoes of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fate's capricious hand led him to the sanctuary of South Africa, seeking refuge from the cacophony of civil strife. At the tender age of eleven, the Kabongo family, with Emmanuel as its venerable patriarch, sought solace and opportunity in the vast expanse of Canada's promising shores.
The eldest scion of a brood of six, Emmanuel's ascent to eminence did not unfold upon the proscenium of a conventional narrative. A familial constellation radiating excellence in athletics saw three siblings ascend to the zenith of Division One basketball, gracing arenas with the prowess of their physical prowess, including the venerable stages of the Canadian national team and the NBA. Yet, in a plot twist defying conventional expectations, Emmanuel, a scion of sagacity, forsook the siren call of sports stardom.
Within the hallowed halls of a Toronto college, he immersed himself in the contemplative realms of arts and theater, adroitly juggling his academic pursuits with a stint on the varsity basketball team. Though an athletic odyssey beckoned, the siren's call of the dramatic arts prevailed, prompting the eschewal of a lucrative basketball scholarship in favor of a thespian destiny.
Emmanuel, akin to a comet igniting the celestial stage, commenced his trajectory through the cinematic firmament. From the crucible of short films and student productions, he emerged, resplendent, with a lead guest star role in the television opus, "Breakout." Since that inaugural moment, his ascent has been meteoric, marked by recurring roles and guest appearances in an illustrious array of television series that include the likes of Outer Banks, Star Trek: Discovery, and NCIS: Hawai'i.
Yet, his luminosity extends beyond the small screen, gracing the celluloid canvas with supporting roles in cinematic gems like Wedding Disaster, Simulant, and the lauded Run This Town. As a producer, Emmanuel orchestrated and starred in the thriller Sway, curated the acclaimed web series Teenagers, and crafted compelling narratives in short films that garnered accolades on the global stage.
A maestro of the vocal arts, Kabongo lent his mellifluous cadence to narrate audiobooks, his voice resonating through literary realms in works like A Choice of Enemies, A Gazelle Ate My Homework, and Roughing it in The Bush.
Emmanuel Kabongo, a name etched in the firmament of thespian brilliance, has not been a stranger to the acclaim he so richly deserves. Nominated thrice for a Canadian Screen Award, his mantle proudly bears witness to an array of Best Actor laurels from prestigious festivals such as the Hollywood Gold Awards and the New York Movie Awards.
In 2017, he ascended to the pantheon of thespian luminaries, bestowed with the Rising Star Award at the Excellence Awards. The African Entertainment Awards in 2013 hailed him as the Best Actor, and 2015 saw the prestigious BravoFact grant bestowed upon him for his indomitable work in A Man's Story.
Emmanuel's journey has been a pilgrimage of knowledge, guided by the venerable hands of acting luminaries such as Earl Nanhu, Lindy Davies, and Tom Todoroff. Fluent in both French and English, he has not only enriched the world of entertainment but also exhibited his benevolence through a Christmas charity for the homeless, a testament to the Christian ethos that pervades his being.
As the curtain falls on this glimpse into the tapestry of Emmanuel Kabongo's life, one cannot help but marvel at the symphony of accomplishment and humility that defines this luminary. In the mosaic of his existence, Kabongo is not merely an actor; he is a virtuoso, an auteur, and a humanitarian, whose legacy reverberates through the corridors of artistic brilliance and philanthropic grace.- Claudia Gravy was born on 12 May 1945 in Boma, Belgian Congo [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. She is an actress, known for Le tigri di Mompracem (1970), La espuela (1976) and L'arma l'ora il movente (1972).
- 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).
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Baloji was born on 12 September 1978 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is a director and actor, known for Omen (2023), Zombies (2019) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018).- 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. - Chancela Mongoza was born on 2 September 1994 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Malkot (2018), Temporarily Dead (2014) and Sirens (2014).
- 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).- Patrice Émery Lumumba was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as the Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960. A member of the Congolese National Movement (MNC), he led the MNC from 1958 until his assassination in January 1961. Ideologically an African nationalist and pan-Africanist, he played a significant role in the transformation of the Congo from a colony of Belgium into an independent republic.
- Actor
- Composer
Denis Mpunga was born on 29 September 1959 in Mushenge, Congo Belge (now (Democratic Republic of the Congo). He is an actor and composer, known for Raw (2016), Dead Man Talking (2012) and The Promise (1996).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara was born in 1992 in Masisi, Zaire [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. She is a director and writer, known for The Bride (2023), Home (2021) and Mnemosyne (2020).- Alexis Baginama was born on 28 August 1997 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor, known for Geronimo (2014), L'horizon (2021) and Plus belle la vie (2004).
- 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).- 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).
- Actor
- Writer
Eddie Kadi was born in 1983 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor and writer, known for Anuvahood (2011), Shank (2010) and The Stephen K. Amos Show (2010).- Actor
- Director
- Composer
Anzor Alem was born on 4 April 2001 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is an actor and director, known for Tozoom (2022), Baby Boy of House (2022) and The White Blood (2024).- 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).
- 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.- Ibrahim Manza was born on 23 March 2002 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- 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).- 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).
- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Papa Wemba was born on 14 June 1949 in Kasai, Belgian Congo [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He was an actor and composer, known for Children of Men (2006), Life Is Rosy (1987) and Bullfighter (2000). He was married to Marie-Rose Luzolo. He died on 24 April 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.- Joseph Kasavubu was born in 1910 in Tshela, Belgian Congo [now Democratic Republic of the Congo]. He was an actor, known for Eruption (1962). He died on 24 March 1969 in Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.