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Merveille Lukeba
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| Born | 30 March 1990 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
Merveille Lukeba (born March 30, 1990) is an actor from Congo who grew up in Britain. He is most famous for his role as Thomas Tomone in the TV show Skins. This show was a popular teen drama on the E4 channel and won awards.
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Early Life
Merveille Lukeba was born on March 30, 1990, in Kinshasa, which was then part of Zaire. When he was young, he moved to Woolwich, a neighborhood in southeast London, England. He is able to speak both French and Lingala very well.
Acting Career
Merveille Lukeba is best known for his role as Thomas in the UK teen drama Skins. Thomas was a character who moved to England from Congo. Merveille played this main role in the third and fourth seasons of the show, from 2009 to 2010.
Other Roles
Before Skins, Merveille appeared in a film called Ezra in 2006. He also had a role in the TV series The Bill in 2007. After Skins, he acted in a short film called 10 Minute Tales - Perfect Day in 2009. In 2010, he was in an episode of Bloody Foreigners. His last known role was in the TV drama Lewis in 2012.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 2006 | Ezra | Moses | Feature film |
| 2007 | The Bill | Tre Douglas | TV series |
| 2009–2010 | Skins | Thomas Tomone | Main cast member (Series 3 & 4) |
| 2009 | 10 Minute Tales - Perfect Day | The Boy | Short film |
| 2010 | Bloody Foreigners | John Hackett | TV episode |
| 2012 | Lewis | Kyle Hutchinson | TV drama |
