Calvin Demba

Calvin Arron A. Demba (born 1993) is an English actor, writer and director. He is known for his roles in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2011–2012), the E4 series Youngers (2013–2014), and the BBC One drama Life (2020). Early life Demba was born in Stepney, East London and grew up in Bethnal Green. He is of Gambian, African-American, and Scottish descent. From the age of 17, Demba attended The Half Moon youth theatre in Limehouse, before signing with an acting agency in Hoxton. Career Demba first came to prominence in 2011, when he was cast as Scott Sabeka in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. Demba stayed in the role for a year, filming 82 episodes as Sabeka. In 2013, Demba made his theatrical debut, in the play Routes, portraying Kola. The play was staged at the Royal Court Theatre in London.