Mouzam Makkar Explained

Mouzam Makkar
Birth Place:Kerala, India
Citizenship:American
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2008 – present

Mouzam Makkar is an Indian-born American actress.

Early life and education

Makkar was born in Kerala, India, and raised in the United Arab Emirates. She moved to the United States when she was twelve.[1] She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in three years with First Class Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Career

Makkar was a regular cast member in the ABC series The Fix[2] and the NBC series Champions.[1] She also had recurring roles in the TV series The Vampire Diaries, The Exorcist, and Easy Abby. In 2015, she played the role of Mrs. Negani in the thriller film Consumed, directed by Daryl Wein.

Makker played video game developer Raina Punjabi on in the episode "Intimidation Game", which aired on February 11, 2015.[3] [4] She returned for four episodes in 2018, 2020, and 2022 as defense lawyer Dara Miglani.

Makker played Jennifer McDuffie, adoptive mother of the titular character, on Naomi.[5]

Filmography

!Year!Film!Role!Notes
2008DisgruntledTess Thompson
2011Shedding for the Wedding
2011The CatastropheForoughShort
2011The Balancing GameMindyShort
2012The Mob DoctorSeries 1 Episode
2012WaterwalkJill Hansen
2012Chicago FireAnnaSeries 2 Episodes
2012The Queen of My DreamsShort
2013Promise LandSania Khan
2013SimanaheenSonia
2013Back in the GameChandeepSeries 1 Episode
2013BetrayalTinaSeries 1 Episode
2013Easy AbbyDanielleSeries 5 Episodes
2014Sober CompanionAlex
2014MatadorSilda PatelSeries 2 Episodes
2014StalkerTerry HoltSeries 1 Episode
2014BonesSelenaSeries 1 Episode
2014See Dad RunPrincess CarlaSeries 1 Episode
2015ConsumedMrs. Negani
2015The FollowingDanaSeries 2 Episodes
2015Kam Kardashian
2015UnveiledGabrielle Horne
2015American Horror StoryNurse LeenaSeries 1 Episode
2015.Raina PunjabiSeries 5 Episodes
2015The First SessionAminaShort
2016Mars ProjectChandra Devi
2016HalloweedRosa
2016The ExorcistJessicaSeries 8 Episodes
2016The Vampire DiariesAlexandria Alex St. JohnSeries 5 Episodes
2017Chicago JusticeKalila RafiqSeries 1 Episode
20179JKLLilySeries 1 Episode
2018ChampionsBritneySeries 10 Episodes
2018Freelancers AnonymousSam
2018Kill GameMara Simone
2018Alone TogetherAmandaSeries 1 Episode
2019The FixLoni KampourSeries 10 Episodes
2019NCIS (season 17)Mira AzamSeries 2 Episodes
2020She's in PortlandJennifer
2020Freudian SlipKolpanaShort
2022SEAL TeamCommander NouriSeries 3 Episodes
2022NaomiJennifer McDuffieSeries 13 Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-04-04. 'I would like to see a broader representation of Muslims on American TV and Hoillywood': Indian American actor Mouzam Makkar. 2020-09-28. The American Bazaar. en-US.
  2. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2018-02-26. Mouzam Makkar Cast In ABC Drama Pilot 'The Fix'; Sam Straley Joins Tim Doyle Comedy Pilot. 2020-09-28. Deadline. en-US.
  3. News: Kollar. Philip. January 29, 2015. Law & Order: SVU to air episode based on GamerGate. Polygon. live. 4 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150130170308/https://www.polygon.com/2015/1/29/7949153/law-order-svu-gamergate-episode-nbc-tv. January 30, 2015.
  4. Web site: Burton. Bonnie. February 9, 2015. Gamergate is the latest controversial plot in 'Law & Order: SVU'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150212233218/http://www.cnet.com/news/gamergate-becomes-the-latest-law-order-svu-controversial-plot/. February 12, 2015. January 1, 2019. CNET.
  5. Web site: Naomi Cast & Character Guide: Where You Know the Actors from. Screen Rant. 11 January 2022.