Mouzam Makkar

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Mouzam Makkar
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Years active2008 – 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. [1] 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. [1]

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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.[ citation needed ]

Makker played video game developer Raina Punjabi on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Intimidation Game", which aired on February 11, 2015. [3] [4] She returned for three episodes in 2018 and 2020 as defense lawyer Dara Miglani.[ citation needed ]

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

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2008DisgruntledTess Thompson
2011 Shedding for the Wedding
2011 The Catastrophe ForoughShort
2011The Balancing GameMindyShort
2012 The Mob Doctor Series 1 Episode
2012WaterwalkJill Hansen
2012 Chicago Fire AnnaSeries 2 Episodes
2012The Queen of My DreamsShort
2013Promise LandSania Khan
2013 Simanaheen Sonia
2013 Back in the Game ChandeepSeries 1 Episode
2013 Betrayal TinaSeries 1 Episode
2013Easy AbbyDanielleSeries 5 Episodes
2014Sober CompanionAlex
2014 Matador Silda PatelSeries 2 Episodes
2014 Stalker Terry HoltSeries 1 Episode
2014 Bones SelenaSeries 1 Episode
2014 See Dad Run Princess CarlaSeries 1 Episode
2015 Consumed Mrs. Negani
2015 The Following DanaSeries 2 Episodes
2015 Kam Kardashian
2015UnveiledGabrielle Horne
2015 American Horror Story Nurse LeenaSeries 1 Episode
2015 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .Raina PunjabiSeries 5 Episodes
2015The First SessionAminaShort
2016Mars ProjectChandra Devi
2016HalloweedRosa
2016 The Exorcist JessicaSeries 8 Episodes
2016 The Vampire Diaries Alexandria Alex St. JohnSeries 5 Episodes
2017 Chicago Justice Kalila RafiqSeries 1 Episode
2017 9JKL LilySeries 1 Episode
2018 Champions BritneySeries 10 Episodes
2018Freelancers AnonymousSam
2018Kill GameMara Simone
2018 Alone Together AmandaSeries 1 Episode
2019 The Fix Loni KampourSeries 10 Episodes
2019 NCIS (season 17) Mira AzamSeries 2 Episodes
2020 She's in Portland Jennifer
2020Freudian SlipKolpanaShort
2022 SEAL Team Commander NouriSeries 3 Episodes
2022 Naomi Jennifer McDuffieSeries 13 Episodes

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