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Raphaël Niba is a Swedish actor born on the west coast of Sweden in 1990 to a Swedish mother and a Cameroonian father. Driven by an innate curiosity and a resilient, focused mindset, he has always pursued the highest caliber of training to elevate his craft. He is a proud graduate of the prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Los Angeles, where he honed his natural talent and developed a deeply grounded technique for his artistry.
Deeply intrigued by the complexities of life, philosophy, and human behavior, Raphaël utilizes the power of imagination to explore compelling themes and storytelling. His years living and working abroad in Los Angeles have provided him with a wealth of experience both as an actor and a former dancer. Described by industry peers as "one to watch," Raphaël is witty, sharp, and remarkably detail-oriented—making him a versatile and deeply collaborative artist suited for complex, thorough work.
Raphaël has appeared in notable Swedish television productions, including Amira Time and Jakten på tidskristallen, and will soon be seen in the Norwegian crime series The Sogn Murders. On stage, he has toured globally as an original cast member of the internationally acclaimed musical Mystic India: The World Tour, sharing the stage and industry spaces alongside legendary talents such as Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and John Legend.
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Personal data
Age 36Length 189 cm
Weight 75 kg
Hair color Black
Clothing size (L) Large
Shoe size 44
Playing age 28 - 35 år
Eye Color Brown
Physique Athletic
Waist 34
Hip 85
Language
| Language | Level | Writing | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish | Native | Advanced | Gothenburg |
| English | Fluent | Advanced | American |
| Spanish | Fluent | Intermediate | Castilian |
| French | Intermediate | Intermediate | Parisien |
Skills
Driving License A,B, Hand-to-Hand Stage Combat, Stage and Tour Experience, Body Awareness, Soccer, Tennis, Running Dance: Hip-Hop, Street, Salsa, Contemporary, Bollywood and Pick-up Choreography Ballroom Dance: Former Professional Ballroom Dancer. Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Tango, Slow-FoxRaphaël Niba CV 2025
Education
| Year | School | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 - 2012 | Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre (Los Angeles) | Two year Professional Arts Programme in Theatre & Film |
| 2007 - 2010 | Hulebäcksgymnasiet (Mölnlycke, Sweden) | Theatre Arts |
| 2002 - 2010 | Lázár Studio of Dancing (Gothenburg, Sweden) | Hip-hop-street, Salsa and Ballroom |
| 2002 - 2010 | Team Gothenburg Elite Dance (Gothenburg, Sweden) | Competitive Ballroom Dancing - Standard and Latin (10 Dance) |
Stage
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2011 | Our Lady of 121st Street | Flip Johnson | Stella Adler Theatre (Los Angeles) | Bonnie McNeil |
| 2011 - 2011 | Private Lives | Victor Prynne | Stella Adler Theatre (Los Angeles) | Kennedy Brown |
| 2012 - 2012 | The Hasty Heart | Kiwi | Stella Adler Theatre (Los Angeles) | Harry Mastrogeorge |
Film/TV
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Mord i Sogn (Series) | Henrik Andersson (Episode Lead Role) | Nordisk Film, Norge | Kristoffer Metcalfe |
| 2025 - 2025 | Happy Ever After (Short film) | Philip (Supporting) | Mareld Projects | Chantale Fitze |
| 2024 - 2024 | Retreat (Short film) | Teammedlem / Team member | HDK Valand | Henrik Johansson |
| 2023 - 2023 | Doktrinen (Series) | Charlie (Guest Role) | Anagram, Sverige | Jens Johansson / Johan Lundin |
| 2020 - 2020 | Tisdagsklubben (Feature film) | Hovmästaren / The head waiter (Guest Role) | Anagram, Sverige | Annika Appelin |
| 2017 - 2017 | Paradise Planet | Tom (Ensemble Leading Part) | Gotlands Folkhögskola - Film Crew | Sebastian Johansson / Jacob Jörgensen |
| 2017 - 2017 | Jakten på Tidskristallen (Series) | Akademivakt / Academy Guard (Episode Featured Role) | Warner Bros Int. Stockholm | Oskar Mellander / Tord Danielsson |
| 2016 - 2016 | Amira Time (Series) | Yemi (Ensemble Leading Part) | Utbildningsradion (UR) | Mikael Hellström |
| 2011 - 2011 | Banga inte / Unruly | Ricardo (Small Role) | VILD filmproduktion | Fanni Metelius |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Lantmännen - Det verkligt långa loppet (Commercial) | The Runner | Camp David Film | Oskar Wrangö |
