Kenyan actor Lenana Kariba has revealed that that he had featured in the fourth season of Netflix’s global hit-series drama, Bridgerton.

He confirmed through a social media post, apparently keeping this information under wraps for nearly a year, describing this significant opportunity as his first ever role in the United Kingdom.

“So happy to finally be able to say those words after a year of having to stay quiet. The first role I took in the UK was an epic one and I’ve had the amazing opportunity to be surrounded by some of the best,” he said.

Kariba appeared in the background during Part One of Season 4, which aired in January 2026, and hinted at a more noticeable appearance in the upcoming second part. With such roles, though small, positions him among global cast in one of Netflix’s most-watched series.

Bridgerton is popularly known for rich its diversity when it comes to casting, thus the thrill of making Kariba’s inclusion a very much significant and notable moment for Kenyan representation on international stage.

Exclusively available on Netflix, the hit series allegedly ranks among the most successful and highly rated streaming series of all time.

As of January 2026, the show peaked at number 1 worldwide on Netflix in more than 70 Countries after the release of Season 4 Part 1, with several seasons appearing in Netflix’s all-time Global Top 10 for English-language series, Season 1 ranking at number 7 and Season 3 at number 9.

Despite of the ‘short premier’ in Bridgerton, Lenana Kariba is a ‘veteran’ when it comes to Kenya’s screens, widely known for his role as Nick in Single Kiasi, one of the most popular local drama series, and for portraying Reagan in the long-running telenovela Selina, others including Kenya’s film Plan B, Family Vacation, and earlier appearances in international productions such as Sense8.

Crediting his wife for her utmost support, Kariba revealed that he normally discusses scripts and navigates the intricacies of his on-screen portrayals with his wife first.

“My wife and I always go through scripts together before I shoot anything… She really is the most understanding person when it comes to my job,” Kariba mentioned in a past interview.

Kariba joins his fekllow Kenyan peers like Edi Gathegi, Lupita Nyongo and veterans like Raymond Ofula, Benjamin Onyango and Mary Oyaya who propelled to global castings.