Nilam Michaela Farooq, professionally known as Nilam Farooq, is a highly accomplished German actress and former content creator best known for her work in film and television. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on September 26, 1989.
Farooq embarked on her acting journey in 2006 with a notable appearance in the television series Alle lieben Jimmy. However, it was her role in the crime-drama series Leipzig Homicide (Soko Leipzig) from 2013 to 2019 that catapulted her to fame. Farooq's diverse filmography includes acclaimed productions such as Freibad, Manta, Manta - Zwoter Teil, Rate Your Date, Sweethearts, Der Passagier, Heilstätten, and Contra, where she starred alongside renowned actors Christoph Maria Herbst and Hassan Akkouch. Her exceptional performance in Contra earned her the prestigious Bavarian Film Award for Best Actress.
Alongside her acting career, Farooq captivated audiences as a content creator on YouTube. Between 2010 and 2017, she regularly vlogged on her channel.
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