Darrem Charles was born in Arouca, Trinidad. Fourteen time IFBB Pro Show Winner. His first completed in several natural competitions in 1986 where he was a perennial champion. First in the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) and others. His first competition in the IFBB was in 1989 when he competed in the IFBB World Amateur Championships, where he placed 5th in the light heavyweight division. Charles first competed in the IFBB Night of Champions in 1992, where he placed 11th.
In 1995, Darrem Charles competed in an unprecedented 9 professional IFBB bodybuilding contests. Between 2002 and 2009 he won nine professional contests.
He currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He works out at the BusyBody Fitness Center on Glades Rd. Charles appeared in volume 5 of DVD series 'Titans' and promises many more DVDs, the first one entitled 'The Art of Posing'. In October 2005 he produced the DVD, Darrem Charles - From Dream to Reality - Titans 5 (DVD) - The Life of IFBB Superstar Darrem Charles (6-time Pro winner) in the gym, on stage, at home, in his hotel room. It was taped 2 weeks out from the Mr. Olympia. Running time: 125 min, All Region, NTSC. A Muscletime Production.
In 2016, Charles returned to competition after a brief two-year hiatus. He is currently competing in the IFBB's new Classic Bodybuilding Division. He has won three out of the eight contests in which he competed in 2016. Darrem won in first show appearance of 2017.
Competitive stats
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Contest Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
Arms: 22 inches (56 cm) in 2007
Filmography
Darrem Charles: The Art of Posing (2002)
Darrem Charles: The Life of IFBB Superstar Darrem Charles 6-time Pro winner (2005)
Contest history
1986 WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) - Natural Pro Show
1989 Trinidad Invitational Natural, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall Winner
1989 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 5th
1990 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2nd
1992 World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st Overall Winner
1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 12th
1992 Night of Champions, 11th
1995 Arnold Classic, 8th
1995 Florida Pro Invitational, 3rd
1995 Houston Pro Invitational, 7th
1995 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
1995 Niagara Falls Pro Invitational, 5th
1995 Night of Champions, 9th
1995 Mr. Olympia, 15th
1995 San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th
1995 South Beach Pro Invitational, 3rd
1996 Arnold Classic, 10th
1996 Florida Pro Invitational, 9th
1996 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
1998 Arnold Classic, 6th
1998 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
1998 Night of Champions, 7th
1998 Mr. Olympia, Did not place
1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
1999 Arnold Classic, 8th
1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
1999 Night of Champions, 8th
2000 Arnold Classic, 7th
2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
2001 Arnold Classic, 8th
2001 Mr. Olympia, 18th
2001 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd
2002 Night of Champions, 4th
2002 Mr. Olympia, 16th
2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 1st
2002 Toronto Pro Invitational, 4th
2003 Arnold Classic, 6th
2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
2003 Maximum Pro Invitational, 1st
2003 Mr. Olympia, 7th
2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 6th
2004 Florida Pro Xtreme Challenge, 1st
2004 Hungarian Pro Invitational, 2nd
2004 Night of Champions, 2nd
2004 Mr. Olympia, 10th
2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 2nd
2004 Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st
2005 Arnold Classic, 6th
2005 New York Pro Championship, 1st
2005 Mr. Olympia, 9th
2005 Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st
2006 Arnold Classic, 8th
2006 Colorado Pro Championship, 2nd
2006 New York Pro, 2nd
2006 Europa Super Show, 4th
2006 Montreal Pro, 2nd
2006 Atlantic City Pro, 1st
2006 Mr. Olympia, 14th
2007 Atlantic City Pro, 2nd
2007 Colorado Pro Championships, 2nd
2007 Keystone Pro Classic, 6th
2007 Montreal Pro Championships, Winner
2007 Mr. Olympia, 12th
2008 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 4th
2008 Atlantic City Pro, 3rd
2008 Atlantic City Pro (Masters Division), 1st
2008 Mr. Olympia, 11th
2009 Europa Show Of Champions, 3rd
2009 New York Pro, 7th
2009 Sacramento Pro, (8th)
2009 Mr. Olympia, (16th)
2010 Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships, Men Open Class (10th)
2010 Europa Battle of Champions, Men Open (9th)
2010 Europa Battle of Champions, Men: Best Poser
2010 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic, Mens Bodybuilding : Guest Poser
2011 IFBB Pro World Masters Championships/Pro Bikini, Bodybuilding: Masters Men (6th)
2012 Masters Mr. Olympia/Miami Pro, Masters Bodybuilding : IFBB Masters Men (7th)
2013 Arnold Classic Pro Bodybuilding (9th)
2016 Pittsburgh Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Physique (2nd)
2016 New York Pro, IFBB Men's Classic Physique (2nd)
2016 Miami Muscle Beach, IFBB Men's Classic Physique (1st)
2016 Puerto Rico Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique (1st)
2016 Toronto Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique (1st)
2016 Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, IFBB Pro Classic Men Physique (1st)