Pacharo Mzembe is a renowned Australian-based actor, specializing in Theatre, Film, and Television, with a proud alumni status from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA),where he was accepted at the remarkable age of seventeen.
Prior to embarking on a remarkable acting career, Pacharo briefly suspended his endeavors in the summer of 2012 to undertake an extraordinary run across Australia, aptly titled the Run Of Awareness. This groundbreaking initiative was founded by Pacharo himself, with the primary objective of drawing attention to the stark inequality of educational opportunities faced by disadvantaged youths in Australia and globally.
Throughout his illustrious career, Pacharo has demonstrated versatility, effortlessly transitioning between theatre, television, and film. His impressive credits include notable roles in Paramount Pictures' "Monster Problems", Channel Nine's "Here Come the Habib's", ABC's "Harrow", and SBS's "Safe Harbour". In the realm of theatre, Pacharo has made a lasting impression, particularly in his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the award-winning production "The Mountaintop" and the adrenaline-fueled "Prize Fighter", for which he received a "Green Room Award" and garnered nominations for the "Sydney Theatre" and "Helpmann Awards" for his powerful performance as an ex-child soldier turned boxing contender.
Born in Zimbabwe, Pacharo hails from Malawi, a small country situated in the South East of Africa. At the tender age of six, he migrated to Australia, settling in the sun-kissed state of Queensland. Beyond his acting career, Pacharo is deeply passionate about youth empowerment, filmmaking, and inspiring individuals to "Be Unafraid".
