Marike Koek

Marike Koek-Nieuwint (5 november 1953) manipulates Ieniemienie's arm rods on Sesamstraat, the Dutch co-production of Sesame Street; along with Lindai Boogerman. She started this in 1990.

Marike's non-Henson TV puppetry credits include a leading role in the series Ik Mik Loreland and De Schatkast.

Besides puppetery she also is active in politics for culture and was allected in 2002 as councillor in a local party Mooi Alkemade in Alkemade. Since 2006 she only works for NTR Theater Poppenkeet and Sesamstraat. and own a bed and breakfast.