About / Bio Iliass Ojja (1988) began acting at the age of 16 with the film ‘Shouf Shouf Habibi!’. What started as a community theatre casting led to his first major role, taking him all the way to Morocco for filming. His acting style is natural and grounded, often portraying characters who live between different worlds. He is known for bringing subtle emotion and quiet strength to the screen, with a presence that feels both real and relatable.
Iliass became widely known for his role as Taxi in the successful series ‘Mocro Maffia’, which ran from 2018 to 2024. He also appeared in productions like ‘Dunya & Desie in Marokko’, ‘Klem’, ‘Zina’, ‘Oei ik groei’, ‘Shotgun!’, ‘De Toeslagenaffaire’ and ‘Dag en Nacht’. Critics and audiences have praised him for his sincerity and emotional depth. His performances often stand out for their honesty and restraint, and he’s also gained recognition in popular television formats like Expeditie Robinson and De Verraders, which he won.
With roles across film, series and reality formats, Iliass Ojja has become a familiar and respected face in Dutch entertainment, known for his calm intensity, warm energy and down-to-earth approach to his work.
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