Marike Koek-Nieuwint (November 3, 1953) manipulates Ieniemienie's arm rods on Sesamstraat, along with Lindai Boogerman, beginning in 1990. Marike's non-Henson TV puppetry credits include a leading role in the series Ik Mik Loreland and De Schatkast. Besides puppetry she also is active in politics for culture and was allocated in 2002 as councillor in a local party Mooi Alkemade in Alkemade.