Sven Ruygrok (born 1991) is a South African actor, best known for his role as Rambo in the Spud trilogy.
Life and career Sven Ruygrok was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and began appearing in Kellogg's commercials at the age of fifteen. In 2009, he earned a diploma in dramatic arts from Beaulieu College. During adolescence, he also practiced artistic gymnastics and earned Junior National colours. However, his gymnastics aspirations were cut short by a knee injury in his final year of school.
In 2010, he started studying at the University of Cape Town and, simultaneously, obtained the role of Rambo in the film Spud, alongside John Cleese and Troye Sivan. He reprised this role in the sequels Spud 2: The Madness Continues (2013) and Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014).
From 2011 to 2012, Ruygrok had a recurring role in the TV series Beaver Falls. He later appeared in the films A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016) and Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack (2017). In 2023, he joined the cast of the Netflix series One Piece in the role of Cabaji.
In 2025, he starred as Fuzz in the television film Star Trek: Section 31.
Selected filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2010SpudRobert "Rambo" BlackFilm debut2013ZuluDavid EpkeenSpud 2: The Madness ContinuesRobert "Rambo" BlackHouse Party: Tonight's the NightSimon2014Alien OutpostFrankie ForelloSpud 3: Learning to FlyRobert "Rambo" Black2016A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe FitsEddie2017Bring It On: Worldwide CheersmackJeff2018SamsonOrum2020The Empty ManAcolyte2021Good LifeNikos2022Eraser: RebornMr. Chetty2025Star Trek: Section 31FuzzTelevision film
Television Year Title Role Notes2011–2012Beaver FallsG-Dog12 episodes2022PulseDom6 episodes2023WarriorCarterEpisode "A Soft Heart Won't Do You No Favors"2023–presentOne PieceCabaji3 episodes
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