Niko Terho is a young actor. And now, he has his first big role in Grey’s Anatomy season 19.
Let’s learn more about him through this short biography.
Niko Terho Talks Grey’s Anatomy
Nineteen years after Meredith, Cristina, Alex, Izzie, and George first worked at the old Seattle Grace hospital on Grey’s Anatomy, the show finally introduced five new residents, each trying their best to win a permanent job at the hospital.
Niko Terho’s Dr. Lucas is one of the brand-new “misfit interns,” described as someone with a brilliant mind but not the grades to match. He’s the “lovable stepchild of the family,” Deadline reports. Like many in the family, he wants to prove himself as a surgeon.
Speaking more about his character, Niko shared that Dr. Lucas “comes from a family of surgeons and they’re all really good at what they do, so he’s always been in their shadow.” And now, he’s ready to prove himself. Tired of being the stepchild of this family, Lucas is motivated to make a name for himself outside of the family legacy.
However, Meredith and Amelia do not believe Lucas is qualified to be a surgeon. They even call Dr. Lucas Derek’s “favorite nephew” after overhearing a conversation during a rare transplant.
During the episode, Derek delivered a line that made it clear that McDreamy’s legacy was still very much alive. Lucas responded, “Today is a great day to save lives,” echoing the words his uncle Derek first said years ago.
The four new residents joining Niko are Adelaide Kane (Dr. Jules Millin), Midori Francis (Dr. Mika Yasuda), Harry Shum Jr. (Benson “Blue” Kwan), and Alexis Floyd (Dr. Simone Griffin).
Niko Terho Movies and TV Shows
Before appearing in Grey’s Anatomy, Niko Terho appeared in 4 movies and television shows.
His first role was as “Andy” in the 2019 short film Howard — a story loosely based on the lives of Kimo and Ben (Both gay. Both Mormon.)
That same year, he starred in the television series Sweetbitter as “Ethan”.
In 2020, Niko was then cast as the lead role of “Harry Turpin” in the television series The Thing About Harry. The 1 hour and 25 minute film follows two high school enemies who are forced to drive together to a friend’s engagement party on Valentine’s Day.
Later that year, he appeared as “Jeff” in the film Sno Babies — a film about a 16-year-old honor student who becomes addicted to heroin and hides his addiction from his family.
Finally, in 2022, Niko took on the role of “Dr. Lucas”, one of the resident doctors on Grey’s Anatomy.
Looking back on the filming experience, Niko admits that he felt quite new to the world of acting. “It was crazy. Everything happened so fast that you were caught up in the whirlwind of it, and you didn’t really have much time to think,” he explains.
Sometimes, he even gets lost in his thoughts and finds himself back on set. “So you take a step back and you’re like, ‘Wait a minute.’ You see all the cameras and everything. You’re like, ‘We’re doing Grey’s Anatomy right now. This is pretty remarkable!’” he added.
If Nika wasn’t an actor, he would be a soccer player. From 2012 – 2013, he even played as a “striker” in the CONCACAF U17 for a few teams.
What is Niko Terho’s net worth?
Niko Terho has a net worth of under $300 thousand as of 2022.
How old is Niko Terho?
Niko Terho was born on February 3, 1996. That means he will be 26 years old when he appears on Grey’s Anatomy in 2022.
What is the Niko Terho ethnic group?
Niko Terho is of mixed Barbadian and Finnish descent.
His mother, Suzanne Terho, is from Bridgetown, Barbados, while his father, Jukka Terho, is from Lahti, Finland. But as of 2022, they live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, having been married for over 28 years.
Promoting her son on social media, Jukka wrote, “Never thought we would have a doctor in the family. Hahaha.”
As for Niko’s siblings, he has an older sister named Nikita Terho. She attended Cypress Bay High School and graduated from the University of Central Florida, then switched to photography. As of 2022, she lives in Vienna, Austria.
Nikita is two years younger than Niko. She received birthday wishes on April 11.
Is Niko Terho gay?
Niko Terho has not confirmed his sexual orientation. However, Niko is often known for his gay roles.
In The Thing About Harry, Niko plays high school bully Harry Sam. The two boys reunite after being forced to drive together to a friend’s engagement party on Valentine’s Day. Niko’s character later falls in love after he reveals that he is now pansexual.
A few years later, Harry and Sam married and raised a child together.
Niko Terho’s girlfriend?
Niko Terho has not revealed his sexual preferences. So we don’t know if he prefers girlfriends or boyfriends.
Related FAQs
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Is Niko Terho on Instagram?
Find Niko on Instgram @niko_terho.
Niko Terho stands just under 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Talking about his prominent features, Niko has black hair, brown eyes, a wide smile and a toned body.
- Where is Niko Terho from?
Niko Terho is from Bridgetown, Barbados.
But as of 2022, he resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.