Rik Makarem, 1982
Actors · January 18, 1982
Rik Makarem
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Rik Makarem is 44 years old, born January 18, 1982 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Tarik Makarem is an English actor born in 1982. He played Jesus of Nazareth in the FOX historical drama Jesus Crown of Thorns and Nikhil Sharma across seven seasons of ITV's Emmerdale. A Royal Conservatoire of Scotland alumnus, he won a Laurence Olivier Bursary. Capricorn energy: grounded, disciplined.
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Biography
Tarik Andrew James Makarem is an English actor born on 18 January 1982. His breakthrough role came as Jesus of Nazareth in the historical drama series Jesus Crown of Thorns, which aired on FOX. He is equally recognized for his portrayal of Nikhil Sharma in ITV's long-running soap Emmerdale, a role he held from 2009 to 2016. Makarem trained at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he earned a Laurence Olivier Bursary in association with the Society of London Theatre, a mark of early recognition in British drama. As an actor, Makarem performs across television and dramatic roles, bringing both lead and supporting characters to screen. Born under Capricorn, he carries traits of discipline and structural precision typical of the sign. His career trajectory reflects sustained work in British television, spanning both prestige historical drama and ensemble soap storytelling.
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Trivia
- Makarem won a Laurence Olivier Bursary from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, awarded in association with the Society of London Theatre.
- He spent seven consecutive years on Emmerdale between 2009 and 2016, making Nikhil Sharma a recognizable character in British television.
- His full name is Tarik Andrew James Makarem.
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Expressive and creative. Rik Makarem gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Rik Makarem?
- Rik Makarem is 44 years old (born January 18, 1982).
- When is Rik Makarem's birthday?
- Rik Makarem was born on January 18, 1982.
- What is Rik Makarem's zodiac sign?
- Rik Makarem is a Capricorn, born January 18, 1982.
- What is Rik Makarem's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rik Makarem was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Rik Makarem from?
- Rik Makarem is from United Kingdom.
- What does Rik Makarem do?
- Rik Makarem is a actor.
- Is Rik Makarem still alive?
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