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Jean-Romy Manzila

Jean-Romy Manzila

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About me

Actor | Writer | Filmmaker
J-R Manzila is a Belgian actor and writer whose work explores identity, emotional inheritance, and the quiet protests of everyday life.
He brings a collaborative spirit and a deep curiosity for character to every set. Drawing inspiration from actors such as Andrew Scott & Viola Davis.
As a filmmaker, he wrote and directed the short film CORE (2026), a poetic road trip through memory and mourning. Told through the lens of intimate friendships. He's bilingual (French/Dutch) and speaks fluent English. He is based in Belgium and available for international projects.

Information

Acting age
22-32 years
Place of birth
Bruxelles
Height (cm)
175
Eye color
brown
Hair color
black
Ethnicity and heritage
Black, African American or Caribbean, Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Stature
athletic / fit, normal
Place of residence
Brussels (BE)
Nationality
Belgian
Languages
Dutch, Flemish(native)English(native)French(native)Lingala
Dialects
African American EnglishAfrican EnglishStandard American English(native dialect)
Accents
DutchFrench
Sport
AthleticsBoxingKickboxingMartial artsBasketballWrestling
Dance
Afro danceHip hopZouk / KizombaDancehallExperimental dance
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Action / Martial arts actor, Dubbing actor, Singer
Singing
Hip HopPopRapGospelImprovisationJazzPop songsReggaeSoul/RnBA cappella
Pitch
Countertenor, Tenor

Credits

Primary professional training

2027
Identity School of Acting London

Other professional training

2025
Ivana Chubbuck Masterclass Antwerp
2023
IVANA CHUBBUCK MASTERCLASS
2023
TIAS COACHING w/ Adam Davenport

Awards

2024
De Raad Van Soekie (nominated) (TV show)
2024
De Raad Van Soekie (nominated) (TV show)

Film

2024
Inherent (Short film)
Freddy (LR) Eby Kadima Written by: Eby Kadima
2023
Ungodly (Short film)
Sugar Boy (SUP) Charlotte De Cort Producer: Joyce Palmers Distribution: AMOK FILMS Written by: Charlotte De Cort, Sarah Bekambo, Shaun De Gussem
2022
Rewind (Cinema film)
Carlos (LR) Mathias Timmermans Producer: Kris Geens Distribution: Sputnik Media / KDF FILM DISTRIBUTION Written by: Tom Vermeyen

Television

2024 – 2025
De raad van Soekie (TV show)
Rudyard Jackson (LR) Brecht Degroot Producer: Gunter Schmid Station: Ketnet Distribution: Eyeworks Belgium Casting Director: Celine Dewaele Written by: Jimmy Simons, Catherine Baeyens, Brecht Degroot
2021 – 2022
De Hoppers S2 (TV series)
Moses Madaki (LR) Frederik Sonck Producer: Peter Brouckaert Station: Ketnet Distribution: Eyeworks Belgium Casting Director: Lauren Muller Written by: Jimmy Simons & Catherine Baeyens
2019
De Hoppers S1 (TV series)
Moses Madaki (LR) Frederik Sonck Producer: Peter Brouckaert Station: Ketnet Distribution: Eyeworks Belgium Casting Director: Lauren Muller Written by: Jimmy Simons & Catherine Baeyens

Audio

2026
Goat Girl (Dubbing) In development
Leading Role Lauri Saunders
2024
Kaatjes Rararaadjes (Audiobook)
Timmerman (ELR) Luc Van Gineken Distribution: Ketnet

Internet

2022
What are the odds (Series)
Malik (LR) Lennart Lemmens Producer: De Klifhangers