Niko Terho Explained

Niko Terho
Birth Date:3 February 1996[1]
Birth Place:Barbados
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2019–present

Niko Terho (born February 3, 1996) is a Barbadian actor. He made his screen debut playing the title role in the 2020 romantic comedy television film The Thing About Harry and in 2022 began starring as Dr. Lucas Adams in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy.

Life and career

Terho was born and raised in Barbados by a Bajan mother and Finnish father.[2] He attended The St. Michael School in Saint Michael, Barbados. At the age of 15 he moved to England to play professional football. He played for Bede's School, Eastbourne in the English Schools' Football Association tournament, scoring a bicycle kick goal in the fourth round in 2012.[3] He played for the Barbados national under-17 football team in the CONCACAF tournament.[4] At age 18, he moved to New York to pursue his acting career, studying at the William Esper Studio.[2] In 2019 he made his television debut appearing in an episode of Starz drama series, Sweetbitter. He later was cast opposite Jake Borelli in the Freeform made-for-television romantic comedy film, The Thing About Harry.[5] [6] [7] The co-stars bonded on set when Terho was asked to teach Borelli how to play football.[8] The film premiered on February 15, 2020, to positive reviews.[9] Later that year, Terho made his feature film debut appearing in the drama Sno Babies.[10]

In 2022, Terho was cast as Dr. Lucas Adams in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy debuting in season 19.[11] [12]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019HowardAndyShort film
2019SweetbitterEthanEpisode: "Sec or Demi-Sec"
2020The Thing About HarryHarry TurpinLGBTQ+ romantic comedy
2020Sno BabiesJeff
2022–presentGrey's AnatomyDr. Lucas AdamsMain role (season 19-present)
2022Station 19Guest role (season 6); 1 episode

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Niko Terho - Actor. March 22, 2024. TV Insider. 2024-04-08.
  2. Web site: Niko Terho Grey's Anatomy. ABC. 2024-04-08.
  3. Bedes School v Beacon Community College- ESFA U18 Cup 2012 Niko Terho - bicycle kick goal.MPG . en . 2024-05-05 . www.youtube.com.
  4. Web site: Barbados - N. Terho - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . 2024-05-05 . us.soccerway.com.
  5. Web site: ‘The Thing About Harry’: Freeform Casts & Sets Premiere Date For Road-Trip Valentine’s Day Movie From ‘Good Trouble’ Director – Update. Erik. Pedersen. January 6, 2020. deadline.com. 2024-04-08.
  6. Web site: ‘The Thing About Harry’ Team Talks LGBTQ Representation on TV for a New Generation. BreAnna. Bell. February 13, 2020. variety.com. 2024-04-08.
  7. Web site: The Thing About Harry Review: Freeform’s Belated Gay Valentine Is Heartwarming, If Not Groundbreaking. Charlie. Mason. February 10, 2020. tvline.com. 2024-04-08.
  8. Web site: Patterson . Denny . 2020-02-13 . An Advocate for Queer Representation: Grey’s Anatomy’s Jake Borelli - . 2024-05-05 . OUT FRONT . en-US.
  9. Web site: The Thing About Harry Rotten Tomatoes. February 16, 2020. www.rottentomatoes.com. 2024-04-08.
  10. Web site: ‘Sno Babies’ Review: A Teens-on-Heroin Drama Is Like ‘Requiem for a Dream’ as a YA Soap Opera. Owen. Gleiberman. October 2, 2020. variety.com. 2024-04-08.
  11. Web site: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Adds Niko Terho To Cast For Season 19. Nellie. Andreeva. July 21, 2022. deadline.com. 2024-04-08.
  12. Web site: Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Adds Niko Terho. Katie. Campione. July 21, 2022. thewrap.com. 2024-04-08.