Jean-Romy Manzila Actor

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.

Overview

NationalityBelgium

LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), Dutch-Flemish (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), French (mother tongue), Dutch (Middle) (fluent), French (Middle) (fluent), English – British (good), Old French (good), Other Bantu languages (basic)

BornBrussels, Belgium

Age range21 - 32

Height175 cm

Ethnic typesAfro-American, Black / African descent, Creole

Place of residenceBrussels - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (Belgium)

MembershipsDe Acteursgilde (Belgium)

Skills/Talents

Languages Dutch (mother tongue), Dutch-Flemish (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), French (mother tongue), Dutch (Middle) (fluent), French (Middle) (fluent), English – British (good), Old French (good), Other Bantu languages (basic)

Dialects Île de France (fluent), France Centre (good), Greater London (good)

Accents French (native accent), Afro-American (good), American (good), American Southern States (good), African (basic), American Midwest (basic), American Western States (basic), Jamaican (basic), London (basic)

Dance African dance (contemporary) (good), African dance (traditional) (basic), Afro (basic), Choreography (basic), Hip hop (basic)

Singing. Hip hop/rap (very good), Rap (very good), A Cappella (good), Blues (good), Chanson (good), Gospel (good), Pop song (good), Soul (good), Jazz (basic), Musical (basic)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor

Sports Soccer (very good), Boxing (good), Kick Boxing (good), Swimming (good), Basketball (basic), Cycling (basic), Martial Arts (basic), Rollerskating (basic)

Other Skills Poet

Appearance

Training

Awards/Nominations

2024 Gouden K Best tv-show (Belgium) - Nomination
for Rudyard Jackson / De Raad Van Soekie

2024 Gouden K Best actor (Belgium) - Nomination
for Rudyard Jackson / De Raad Van Soekie

2021 Gouden K Best Tv-Show (Belgium) - Nomination
for Moses Madaki / The Hoppers

2020 Gouden K Best Tv-Show (Belgium) - Nomination
for Moses Madaki / The Hoppers

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