Benda John

Actor / Commercial
Age Range

25—35

Height

191cm

Eye Colour

Brown

Hair Colour

Black

Ethnicity

African / Rwandan

Based In

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Benda John joins RBA as an accomplished international model with campaign experience across leading brands such as Huffer and Calvin Klein. Originally based in Sydney, Australia, he competed nationally in track and field before relocating to Auckland, New Zealand, where his modelling career expanded across global markets and high-end commercial campaigns.

Beyond the runway and lens, Benda brings a solid foundation in the performing arts, having trained in his youth with the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and Actors Centre Australia. Now returning to Australia and to his creative roots, he is poised to re-enter the world of film and television with the same discipline, depth, and presence that have defined his work to date. His rich cultural heritage and grounded spirituality offer a compelling on-screen presence that aligns perfectly with RBA’s vision for bold, authentic storytelling.

Benda John

Artist Resume

Theatre

Year
Role
Production

2012

Daniel Writer

The Knowledge

Dir. Bec Marzipan

Film

Year
Role
Production

2012

Rwanda

The One

Dir. Tim Baretto

Commercial

Year
Role
Production

2024

Boyfriend

Allbirds

Flying Fish

2023

Audio Engineer

Coqui - The Future of Voice

ODV

2023

Gameshow Host

Sked Social - Social Showdown

ODV

2023

Super Hero 2

Afirmo

ODV

2007

Boyfriend

Bouygues French

2007

Patient

Acuvue Contact Lenses

Training

Year
Role
Production

2013

Student

The Foundation Program (Stage and Screen)

Actors Centre Australia

2012

Student

The Foundation Program (Stage and Screen)

Actors Centre Australia

2011

Student

Performance Skills Development

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)

2011

Student

The Foundation Program (Stage and Screen)

Actors Centre Australia

2010

Student

Performance Skills Development

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)

2009

Student

Performance Skills Development

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)

2008

Student

Performance Skills Development

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)

2007

Student

Performance Skills Development

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)