Rafael Petardi

Rafael Petardi is a talented polyglot, fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and possesses a working knowledge of Russian and Mandarin Chinese. He holds US, Canadian, and EU passports, providing him the flexibility to work across North America and the European Union. He has built a successful career playing worldly, sophisticated characters, and, when called upon, dangerous ones as well. His voice possesses a unique gravitas and nobility, conveying a sense of wisdom and trustworthiness rooted in international experiences. In addition to his signature tone, Rafael's comedic skills shine through in his ability to deliver absurd and hilarious performances that playfully subvert his "worldly and sophisticated" image.

His work in film and television has garnered him multiple award nominations and wins, along with standout roles in commercial and voice-over campaigns for high-end luxury brands.

Upcoming projects include a guest appearance in an episode of NBC's *The Irrational* and the leading role in the film *Depth of Field*, set for release later this year during the 2024 holiday season. Notable film credits include *Red Notice*, where he starred alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, as well as *Siberia* with Keanu Reeves.

On the television front, Rafael has appeared in Angel Studios' *The Chosen*, Disney's *Raven's Home*, FOX's *Alert: MPU*, and CBS' *NCIS*. His animation credits include Netflix's *Carmen Sandiego* and Disney's *The Lion Guard*, while his voice can also be heard in popular video games such as *Medal of Honor*, *Ratchet and Clank*, *Starfield*, *Uncharted 4*, *Metro Exodus* and several *Call of Duty*. Additionally, he is actively involved in various upcoming AAA video games, dubbing projects and is currently in rehearsals for upcoming productions of the original plays *The Sisters* and "Facades".