Tsarafara Rakotoson
Biography
Tsarafara is an emblematic figure of Malagasy cinema, recognized for his artistic commitment and his undeniable talent. His interpretation of the character of “Rajao” left his mark, making him a reference in the Madagascar film industry.
Known For & Full Filmography36 Titles
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Fra
Third movie of the Play Boys franchise
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An authentic drama capturing the true essence of Malagasy life across bustling cities and quiet countryside. The film explores daily struggles, a resilient mindset, and a deep spiritual soul through a complex web of human emotions. A powerful story that will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Fra
Second movie of the Play Boys franchise
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Fra
Scoop Digital production focusing on the disco era.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Vonjy
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The Seminary is no refuge for doubt or melodrama; it is a crucible of devotion. Some dismiss Angele as a harmless dreamer; others write off Din as a passing shadow. But when belief is tested and loyalties fracture, where will your faith stand?
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Vonjy
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Fresh from his elite studies abroad, Johary returns to lead the local hospital, only to fall for the one woman he’s forbidden to love. As their families wage war in the fields and the wards, a series of hilarious misunderstandings pushes the couple to the breaking point. The truth eventually comes to light, but unmasking the real troublemaker is only the beginning of their problems.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Benja has made his choice, but the shadows of the Seminary run deep. While the eccentric Nary Volomborona turns a house of God into a gateway for lovers and artists, suspicions on grandma grow: what is the true price of a forced marriage and what is being hidden in the silence?
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Portrays the far-from-average life of a Malagasy character in a humorous way, with suspense, fights, comedy, and adventures.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Rajao wouldn't stop until he and the Pastor reached France, even if it meant leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. But the reality of life abroad is not what he imagined it would be. Amidst the fallout, Marianne’s hidden agenda begins to surface. She is forced to make a choice between the love of a child and the allure of wealth.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Between a family feud that won't die and a wedding that’s been postponed yet again, Johary and Bakoly are at their breaking point. Little do they know, the chaos isn't accidental. With Landy pulling the strings of a workplace conspiracy, the couple’s dream is being dismantled from the inside out. Can their love survive a war on two fronts?
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Rajao
The romantic dreams of Landy and Bakoly are dismantled when Ravo and Zara enter the frame. As these new players disrupt their lives, the path forward becomes a maze of conflicting emotions. With their separate love stories in ruins, all eyes are on Johary to see if he can survive the coming storm.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Monsieur Hery
Seven years after her mother's death, on her birthday, Anja finally received the five letters her mother wrote for her before she passed away. As she reads them, Anja is drawn into her mother's memories, reliving the story of how she met Anja's father, Ronny. Through the letters, Anja discovers a timeless tale of friendship, love, heartbreak, and second chances.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Eleventh instalment of the franchise.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Rajao
The church is in a state of total upheaval as one man’s hidden agenda is finally brought to light. This desperate need to escape to a new life abroad has become a social disease, infecting everyone it touches. While the congregation struggles to find answers, Landy’s own greed stands in the way of the truth. As the masks begin to slip, the community is forced to confront a shocking act of neglect that no one can explain.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Rajao
After the disappearance of Randrenja, a powerful businessman, the family is torn apart over his inheritance. Between drama and comedy, this instalment of the franchise takes the viewer into a world of conflict, against a backdrop of corruption, abuse of power and social injustice.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Reckless choices and cold indifference have pushed two families to the brink. While Emmanuel turns a blind eye to the crisis, Ralay’s secret hand is finally exposed as the source of the chaos. He has systematically destroyed the peace in the homes of the Pastor and Rajao. In this brutal war between parents, the children are the ones who are paying the ultimate price.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Rajao
The hierarchy is clear: Ralay holds the power. The Pastor lives for trouble and Randrenja has completely lost his mind. To make matters worse, Rajao is finally losing the special treatment he once took for granted. It is a world of schemes and stolen status, proving that in this life, there is a sucker born every minute.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Twelfth instalment of the franchise in which the main characters find themselves in a western-esque premise.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Rajao
The Malok’Ila Zeparsa movie, while introducing new faces, remains faithful to the original spirit of the series. Among those new characters, Rajao Junior, bringing a new dynamic to the story as a courageous orphan, aged around 12 years old. His character, true spiritual heir of Rajao, combines comedy and intelligence, positioning himself as the ideal sidekick of the protagonist. Through a touching narration of daily life, the tribulations of adolescence and family dynamics, the film transports us to varied settings, from Nosy Be to Ankadivoribe, from Antananarivo to Bongolava.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Children may be a blessing, but they can also push a person to the brink of insanity when the wrong plans take root. The walls are closing in and the phrase "we are finished" has never felt more real. As the streets buzz with the latest scandal, the life of an innocent child hangs in the balance. Where will this journey finally end?
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Rajao
With Rajao out of prison and Landy back at it, the Randrenja family inheritance war has reached a breaking point. However, it is Fanja’s unexpected return that truly threatens the status quo. Now, a newcomer named Jao has appeared to challenge Rajao’s authority.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Some secrets are more dangerous than any weapon. As the truth about their families finally comes out, Johary and Bakoly’s lives are thrown into total chaos. With their future falling apart and Landy’s jealousy reaching a breaking point, a mysterious newcomer named Ralay steps into the light.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Rajao
Fourteenth instalment of the franchise.