Emmanuel Kabongo

Actor

Emmanuel Kabongo

Born December 25, 1986 in Zaïre17 films

Emmanuel Kabongo is an award-winning lead actor, known for his captivating performances across film, television, and digital platforms. His career has garnered critical acclaim, including three Canadian Screen Award nominations for his work in "Teenagers," "Death She Wrote," and "Chateau Laurier." Kabongo's exceptional talent has also earned him the Rising Star Award at the AfroGlobal Television Excellence Awards, Best Actor at the African Entertainment Awards.

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His performance in the breakout movie "SWAY" received widespread praise from critics, further solidifying his status as a leading man in the industry. Kabongo continues to bring depth and authenticity to each character he portrays, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment world.

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Simulant posterFirst watchSimulant20235.9as JoshuaA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Faye attempts to replace her newly deceased husband, Evan, with an android simulant (SIM). Although SIM Evan appears like human Evan in every way, Faye does not feel the same love for SIM…View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
Beautiful Wedding poster5.6Beautiful Wedding2024Antibirth poster5.0Antibirth2016Pompeii poster5.5Pompeii2014

Filmography

17 films as actor
  1. TBAJude and the JinnMarco
  2. 2026Trapped in the SpotlightIzaak
  3. 2025It Comes in WavesCoach Patterson
  4. 2024WelcomeEric White
  5. 2024SwaySway
  6. 2024Beautiful WeddingBuzz
  7. 2023SimulantJoshua
  8. 2022Write Place, Write TimeDaniel Rose
  9. 2021Death She WroteRand Tollson
  10. 2020QuébexitJames Brodie
  11. 2020ExtracurricularMike Vanden
  12. 2018GuionGuion Bluford Jr.
  13. 2017Brown Girl BeginsTony
  14. 2016The Other HalfOfficer James
  15. 2016AntibirthLuke
  16. 2014PompeiiAfrican Gladiator
  17. 2011Christmas MagicChef #1