Karima Adebibe (/ˈædbɪb/ AD-bib;[1] also known as Karima McAdams; born 24 July 1985) is an English actress and model.
Karima Adebibe | |
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| Born | 24 July 1985 Bethnal Green, London, England |
| Other names | Karima McAdams |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Green |
Life and career
Adebibe was born in Bethnal Green, in Tower Hamlets, London, England but grew up in Tangier before moving back to the UK. She is of Irish, Greek Cypriot and Moroccan origins.[2][3]
Formerly a secretary, Adebibe was selected on 14 February 2006 to be the seventh model for Lara Croft in the video game series Tomb Raider.[4] The role involved promoting the game series in character on television and radio, so she underwent training in Lara Croft's trademark skills, from martial arts to elocution.[5] She retired from the role in 2008.
She had previously had a small role as a sacrificial maiden in the 2004 film Alien vs. Predator.[6] She appeared in the film Frontier Blues in 2009.
In January 2021, she announced her pregnancy with her partner, rapper Professor Green.[7] Their son was born later in 2021.[8] The family lives in London.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Alien vs. Predator | Sacrificial maiden | |
| 2009 | Frontier Blues | Ana | |
| 2011 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | Sush Club Maitre | |
| 2015 | The Leap | Freehaven hostess | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vikings | Kassia | 2 episodes (as Karima McAdams) |
| 2017 | Fearless | Miriam Attar | 6 episodes (as Karima McAdams) |
| 2018–2019 | Deep State | Leyla Toumi | 16 episodes (as Karima McAdams) |
| 2020 | Soulmates | Sarah Maddox | 1 episode |
| 2023 | The Wheel of Time | High Lady Suroth | 5 episodes (as Karima McAdams) |
| 2025 | Hijack | High Lady Suroth | 1 episode (as Karima McAdams) |
References
External links
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