Sikander Malik

Sikander Malik
Born Sikander Ali Malik
(1985-12-16) 16 December 1985
Nottingham, England
Occupation Actor
Website http://www.sikandermalik.com

Sikander Ali Malik (born 16 December 1985 in Nottingham, England) is a British actor who plays Asa (Acer) Anwar [1] in the BBC One drama Doctors [2] and is best known for portraying Jamil Fadel in the soap operas Hollyoaks, Hollyoaks Later and the online prequels Hollyoaks: Freshers.

Career

Sikander has recently been filming for the BBC and was the guest lead [1] in the BBC One drama Doctors. His character Asa (Acer) Anwar [3] was introduced in the episode titled Desperately Seeking Melanie (aired 4 October 2012).[2] [4]

As well as appearing on television, Sikander has been busy filming for the lead role of 'Thomas' [4] in a new independent romantic comedy titled Next Time We Get A Taxi [5][6] [7] currently in post production and due to be shown at the National Gallery in London later this year (2012).[1]

Sikander also appeared in the 2007 film Rocky Balboa [5] directed by Sylvester Stallone. [7]

Charity Work

Sikander regularly participates and is actively involved in aiding and spreading the word for many different causes and charitable organisations such as Save The Family,[8] OXFAM,[9] Zoe's Place Baby Hospice [9] , and the NHS Blood and Transplant unit (NHSBT) to name a few.[10][11][12][13]

On 28 November 2010, Sikander was invited by Save The Family to switch the Christmas lights on for homeless children in Northop Hall, Flintshire, Wales. Save the Family is an organisation dedicated to providing shelter and support to homeless families to rebuild their lives while being given the chance to stay together.

"I was delighted to help. The charity does amazing things for families".

Sikander Malik, (speaking of Save The Family) Flintshire Chronicle[14]

On 13 February 2012, Sikander was spearheading part of a campaign by the NHS Blood and Transplant Unit (NHSBT) to urge more members of the Black and Asian community to consider donating blood and organ donation. [11][12][13]

Meeting and speaking with members of the public at Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester,Sikander helped persuade more than 360 people to join the organ donor register.[10]

"There is a lack of Asian and black donors out there... and they're waiting much longer than anybody else for an organ transplant...if you're a patient from an ethnic background you need an organ from a similar a community, otherwise it could be rejected."[13]

"There's no greater gesture any of us can give someone than the gift of life and this is what you might be doing by signing up." [12]

"It is not an easy thing to think about sometimes, but if you know the difference your donation could make to someone else's life it can make the decision much easier."[10][12]

Sikander Malik, BBC News[15]

Television and Film Credits

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Rocky Balboa Boxer Extra
2010 Hollyoaks: Freshers Jamil Fadel Series 1
Hollyoaks Jamil Fadel 2010—2011
2010 Hollyoaks Later Jamil Fadel Series 3
2011 Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011 Jamil Fadel (TV Movie)
2012 Doctors Asa Anwar 2012—
2012 Next Time We Get A Taxi (Film) Thomas 2012

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sikander Malik News". sikandermalik.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 "BBC Doctors: Series 14 - Desperately Seeking Melanie". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  3. ↑ "Doctors Series 14.100 Desperately Seeking Melanie". www.radiotimes.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Sikander Malik Current Projects". sikandermalik.com. Archived from projects the original Check |url= value (help) on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  5. 1 2 "IMDb 'Sikander Malik Actor'". www.IMDb.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  6. ↑ "Next Time We Get A Taxi/news". www.nexttimewegetataxi.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Sikander Malik Biography". sikandermalik.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  8. ↑ "Hollyoaks stars switch on Christmas lights at Save the Family, Northop Hall". http://www.flintshirechronicle.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 December 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2012. External link in |publisher= (help)
  9. 1 2 "Sikander Malik Chairty Work". http://www.sikandermalik.com/charitywork. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012. External link in |publisher= (help)
  10. 1 2 3 "Soap star helps boost donors". http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012. External link in |publisher= (help)
  11. 1 2 "Hollyoaks actor backs donor campaign=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "Sikander Malik calls for black and Asian organ donors". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  13. 1 2 3 "Ex-Hollyoaks actor pleas for black and Asian donors". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  14. ↑ "Hollyoaks stars switch on Christmas lights at Save the Family, Northop Hall". [Kathryn Quayle, Flintshire Chronicle]. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  15. ↑ "Sikander Malik calls for black and Asian organ donors". [www.bbc.co.uk/news]. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2012.

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