Mário Mabjaia

Mário Mabjaia is a veteran Mozambican actor, director, screenwriter, and artistic director who has played an important role in the country's theatre, television, and film industries for several decades. He began his artistic journey with the Casa Velha Cultural Association in 1986, where he established himself as one of Mozambique's leading theatre performers. His work later expanded into television and cinema, earning recognition for his versatility both on stage and on screen.

In 1997, he founded Produções Hello, a theatre company that became known for introducing fresh storytelling styles inspired by comic books and popular literature. He later established Mabjaia – Arts, Events and Services (AES), a company focused on theatre productions, corporate communication through industrial theatre, and cultural projects.

Mabjaia has appeared in several acclaimed Mozambican productions, including Mississe (1995), Train of Salt and Sugar, Mabata Bata, AvoDezanove e o Segredo do Soviético, O Último Voo do Flamingo, Peixe na Brasa, and Date My Family Mozambique. Besides acting, he has worked as a writer and casting director, further demonstrating his influence on Mozambique's film and television industry.