Sikander Malik

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.

Sikander Malik
Born
Sikander Ali Malik

(1985-12-16) 16 December 1985
Nottingham, England
OccupationActor
Websitehttp://www.sikandermalik.com

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]

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|quote = "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]

Television and film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Rocky BalboaBoxerExtra
2010 Hollyoaks: FreshersJamil FadelSeries 1
HollyoaksJamil Fadel2010—2011
2010 Hollyoaks LaterJamil FadelSeries 3
2011 Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011Jamil Fadel(TV Movie)
2012 DoctorsAsa Anwar2012—
2012 Next Time We Get A Taxi (Film)Thomas2012

References
  1. "Sikander Malik News". sikandermalik.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  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. "Sikander Malik Current Projects". sikandermalik.com. Archived from projects the original Check |url= value (help) on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  5. "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 17 July 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2012. Alt URL
  7. "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. "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. "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. "Hollyoaks actor backs donor campaign". thisisleicestershire.co.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  12. "Sikander Malik calls for black and Asian organ donors". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  13. "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.
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