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Haluk Bilginer is a Turkish actor. In addition to his acting career in Turkey, he has also worked in the United Kingdom and remains known for his role as Mehmet Osman in the television soap opera EastEnders (1985) during the 1980s. He has also starred in Hollywood movies as a minor actor. He played a villainous guerrilla leader in the 1987 comedy film Ishtar (1987) (one of the most notorious flops in movie history) and a Turkish Mafioso in the 2001 dark comedy film Buffalo Soldiers (2001). He played the character of Emre Celenk in the episode of Persephone in MI-5 (2002) 2004.

Bilginer was born in Izmir, Turkey. He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1977 before going to England where he graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He landed his first role at EastEnders (1985). Bilginer makes his first appearance in EastEnders (1985) as Mehmet Osman on-screen in June 1985, four months after the show originally aired. His arrival coincides with a cot death story line of Sue and Ali's baby, Hassan. Mehmet appears as a recurring character from 1985-1987, setting up a cab firm named Ozcabs from inside Ali's cafe; however, he becomes a regular in 1988, when both he and his wife Guizin (Ishia Bennison) are made partners in Ali's cafe, which is renamed Café Osman. Mehmet is portrayed as a charmer, a rogue and a womanizer. Author of The EastEnders (1985) Handbook, Hilary Kingsley, has said of him, "he tries it on with every woman he meets and sometimes succeeds through a combination of good looks and sheer audacity." A serial gambler, Mehmet was shown to steer Ali into various money-losing ploys, and had a combustible marriage to Guizin, who put up with his philandering, as in the Turkish community, that's "what a wife was expected to do".

Described as "the Terrible Turk", Haluk Bilginer was one of the more popular male cast members on EastEnders (1985) during the 1980s, and he reportedly received sackfuls of fan mail, "despite playing a villain and a womanizing snake". Hilary Kingsley has said that what made the character so popular was Bilginer's Omar Sharif-style good looks and charm. Following the departure of Holland and Smith, Mehmet was eventually written out of the serial in May 1989, in a story line that signified the disbandment of the Osman family. On-screen, Mehmet returns to his native Cyprus after a fight with Guizin regarding her suspicions about Mehmet's fabricated affair with Sue. The Osman family were among many characters to leave the serial that year. Writer Colin Brake has commented, "the pace of comings and going was fast and furious during 1989, as the program me tried to find a new direction." Bilginer went into musical theatre after leaving EastEnders (1985). During the course of the show, he came to Turkey to star in the 1987 TV series Gecenin Öteki Yüzü (1987) (The Other Side of the Night), where he met his eventual first wife Zuhal Olcay, famous Turkish actress and singer. After dividing his time in London and Istanbul for six years, he left the show to stay in Turkey permanently and married Zuhal Olcay in 1992. He guest starred in an episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Ismet Inönü, and went on to star in the Yavuz Özkan film "Iki Kadin (1992)" (Two Women). He then starred in various movies including the controversial Istanbul Beneath My Wings (1996) (Istanbul Under My Wings) and the famous Sawdust Tales (1997) (Master, Kill Me). After critical acclaim for these roles, he earned his first award as a supporting actor in Innocence (1997) (Innocence). After deciding he wants to pursue career on stage, he founded "Tiyatro Stüdyosu" (Theatre Studio) with his ex-wife Zuhal Olcay and Ahmet Levendoglu in 1990. After starring in various plays for six years, he had to return to screen in 1996 because of a fire that has destroyed the theater. He and his wife starred in television and movies to raise money to found another theater.

During this era, he starred in Eyvah Kizim Büyüdü (2000) (Oh My, My Daughter Has Grown), starting his second era in television. After years of work, he and his wife managed to start a second theater, called "Oyun Atölyesi" (Play Workshop). His most famous role however came after he started his second theater. He landed a role in Tatli Hayat (2001), a remake of The Jeffersons (1975). He played the role of Ihsan Yildirim, an angry and foul-mouthed, yet lovable dry cleaner. He was accompanied by legendary actress Türkan Soray, who played his wife, Asuman Dabak playing the witty cleaner, Neco playing the Greek neighbor (The enmity between Greeks and Turks were put instead of the Black-White one in the original) and Çolpan Ilhan playing Neco's wife. He and the show's breakthrough character Irfan (played by Celal Kadri Kinoglu) are regarded as the best characters in Turkish TV history. He divorced Zuhal Olcay in 2004 and began a relationship with Askin Nur Yengi, a famous Turkish singer. They married in 2006 and had a girl. After Tatli Hayat (2001), he starred in Where's Firuze? (2004) (Where Are You Firuze?), Hirsiz Var! (2005) (Thief!) and Killing the Shadows (2006) (Why Were Hacivat&Karagöz Murdered?). His most recent role in Police (2007) (Police) however, is his most critically acclaimed role after Tatli Hayat (2001). His portrayal of the troubled police legend Musa Rami has gained critical acclaim from both critics and viewers, who thought the movie was too experimental. Bilginer, however, has said that he will work in all of Onur Ünlü's (screenwriter and director of Police (2007)) movies, even as an extra if required. Bilginer played the role of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in an Is Bank commercial, which first aired on 10 November 2007 during the 69th commemorations of Atatürk's death. In 2009 , He play in famous Turkish series Ezel (2009) during the second season. He became famous with this role around many countries . Bilginer co-starred in the 2009 American thriller The International (2009) as Ahmet Sunay, a Turkish high-tech missile guidance system dealer. He was accompanied by Clive Owen and Naomi Watts in this movie. Bilginer plays Aydin, an imposing Grey-haired former actor, in Winter Sleep (2014), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014.

She was born on August 13 1985 in Izmir. She graduated from Mersin University Fine Arts Faculty - Department of Opera. She began her acting training at Sahne Tozu Theater.

She made her acting debut in the TV drama series, "Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki" in 2011-2012. Following that, she starred in other TV series; "Ask Kaç Beden Giyer", "Bir Ask Hikayesi", "Kurt Seyit ve Shura", "Kiralik Ask/Love for Rent", "Çarpisma/Crash", and Netflix original series "Yasamayanlar/Immortals."

Elçin Sangu's first role in the silver screen was "Mutluluk Zamani" in 2017. She also starred in an Ezel Akay film "9 Kere Leyla/Leyla Everlasting" in 2020, which premiered in Netflix.

In 2015, with Defne character she played in "Kiralik Ask", she got the "Best Actress" awards from "Radyo Televizyon Gazetecileri Dernegi", "Ayakli Gazete", "MGD 22. Altin Objektif" and from many other universities, educative, and public organizations. Lastly, she won the "Best Actress in Comedy" award from "43. Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards". In January 2018 for her performance in the TV series "Kiralik Ask", Elçin Sangu was given Best International Actress award by DIAFA (Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards).

Hazal Subasi was born on 2 May 1995 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Hot Skull (2022), Kasaba Doktoru (2022) and Adini Sen Koy (2016).

Jandae Percem is an award-winning Turkish-American actress, producer, and filmmaker. Recognized as Best Actress and an award-winning director, Jandae resides in New York City and is fluent in both English and Turkish, allowing her to work on diverse international projects.

Jandae studied Film & Media at Columbia University and acting at the Stella Adler Studio and the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Her acting career includes roles in Turkish TV series like "Hersey Yolunda Merkez" and "Ask Kac Beden Giyer," as well as appearances in Netflix series "Orange Is The New Black".

Jandae's notable project is "Alya" (2023), an action, sci-fi film she both acted in and directed. As a producer at Oceans Filmworks, she creates compelling documentaries and short films. Upcoming projects include "StarLove" (2025), a film about breast cancer with a well-known Hollywood cast, and a docu-series for UFC.

Jandae's work has earned her recognition at numerous film festivals, including the LA Women's Film Festival. Her dedication to her craft and ability to bridge cultural divides through storytelling make her a standout in the entertainment industry.

Cemre Baysel was born in Izmir. She graduated from painting department of Buca Isilay Saygin Fine Arts High School. She is studying in art teacher department of Ege University.

At the age of fifteen, she made her television debut with a supporting role in comedy series Yesil Deniz. The series came back with new season in 2023. She isn't in cast of new season.

She subsequently appeared in crime Isimsizler in 2017 before being cast in the historical drama series Payitaht: Abdulhamid as Firuze. She rose to prominence through her supporting role in Elimi Birakma between 2018 and 2019.

In 2020, she was cast in her first leading role in the series Sol Yanim with Emre Bey who co-star of Elimi Birakma. She played in the romantic comedy series Baht Oyunu opposite Aytac Sasmaz. She was awarded as the Shining Star at the Golden Butterfly Awards in 2021. She starred in the romantic comedy series Senden Daha Guzel.

He joined BluTV's detective series "Bozkir". With Ilhan Sen, she played in movie "Ask Filmi" and crime series Ramo for twice.

Sinem Ünsal was born on 21 June 1993 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for A Miracle (2019), Kizim (2018) and Price of Passion (2017).

She was born in Izmir. In 2000, she was admitted to the Arp section of the Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory. She began her career with Izmir State Opera and Ballet Group Chief and Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory Sibel Efendiev. In 2007, she attended Elisabeth Fontan-Binoche's master-class in France Nice Academy and gave her a recital in Nice. Participated in concerts held in Istanbul and Izmir within the scope of "Young Arpists Concerts" in 2007-2008. She participated in the master class of Benoit Wery in Istanbul in 2008. Idil Sivritepe, who won the Izmir State Opera and Ballet in 2008, has worked as a contracted artist in 2008 and 2010 seasons. At the end of the 2010 academic year, the university qualified for 1 year and finished the university at 3 years. In 2010 she started working with her sister Pinar Sivritepe on two arps. She was accepted to master-class of Isabelle Moretti in Istanbul in 2011. She graduated from Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory Sibel Efendiev in 2011. She graduated from Istanbul University.

Sükrü Özyildiz (born February 18, 1988) is a Turkish actor. He is best known for popular films. He played in period film "Eksi Elmalar" and Cebimdeki Yabanci. His romantic films are "Neva" based true story alongside Basak Parlak, "Sevimli Tehlikeli" alongside Ayca Aysin Turan, "Her Sey Asktan" alongside Hande Dogandemir, "Ask Taktikleri" alongside Demet Ozdemir. He portrayed veteran actor Ayhan Isik in minor role in franchise sci-fi comedy "Arif v 216". He performs as Hat Matter in Alice Muzikali which musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland was released by Disney.

He played two characters in series "Kis Gunesi" alongside Asli Enver. His some series are "Tatli kucuk yalancilar" adaptation based of Pretty Little Liars and Seref Meselesi, Benim Hala Umudum Var, Derin Sular. Also, he joined "Calikusu" based from classic novel and crime series "Ucurum".

His maternal family is Rûm/(east roman empire spoke Greek language) from Rhodes. His father is Turkish from Trabzon. After earning the Department of Ship Mechanics Engineering at Istanbul Technical University and studying in Istanbul for one year, he started studying again at Ege University and then went to Portugal with Erasmus program. Özyildiz has been interested in martial sports since he was a youngster and has participated in cage fights in Portugal. Later, Sükrü Özyildiz explained that he left the cage fights; He said he was pressing the hyperactivity on the sets. After participating in a workshop on acting, he decided that he liked the acting very much and decided to study acting at Müjdat Gezen Art Center.

Ecem Çalhan was born on 19 January 1996 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for A Night's Tale (2024), Tozluyaka (2022) and Lovers Anonymous (2025).

Riza Kocaoglu (born March 19, 1979) is a Turkish actor. Born and raised in Izmir. His family is Turkish origin who immigrated from Thessaloniki and part of his family is from Erivan, Kars. Her sister is actress, Gözde Kocaoglu. He is a graduate of the theater department at Dokuz Eylül University and has worked in cinema since 2001.

Big and small screen actor known for his roles in the films Hunting Season and Losers' Club. Some of his popular recurring television roles include Karadayi (2012), Kuzey Güney (2011), Filinta (2014), Ezel (2009), Insider (2016) and The Pit (2016).

Vahide Perçin was born on 13 June 1965 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Ayhan Hanim (2014), Bitter Lands (2018) and Ilk Ask (2006). She was previously married to Altan Gördüm.

Leyla Tanlar is Turkish Italian actress. She was born on 13 December 1997 in Istanbul.

Through generations of her grandfather is from Istanbul. Her maternal family is Turkish origin who immigrated from Thessaloniki in 1900s. Her paternal grandmother came from a Levantines family who immigrated from Pesaro, Italy to Ottoman Empire in 1800s.

She graduated from Liceo Italiano I.M.I. She is studying "Department Media and Visual Arts" in Koc University. Also, she is studying minor program "Archaeology and Art of History" in Koc University.

After receiving her acting training in Akademi 35Buçuk, she began her Tv career by joining the cast of the Tv series "Paramparça" with the role of Cansu.

She also attended to the acting workshops of University of California At Los Angeles (UCLA).

She received " Most Promising Actress Award" from Gelisim University.

Recently, she starred in the Tv series "Mehmed The Conqueror" as the character "Esleme".

Merve Dizdar was born on 25 June 1986 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for About Dry Grasses (2023), Snow and the Bear (2022) and Organic Love Stories (2017). She has been married to Cihan Ayger since 9 June 2024. She was previously married to Gürhan Altundasar.

Giray Altinok was born on 11 December 1983 in Izmir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for The Prince (2023), Losers' Club (2011) and Brother in Love (2019). He has been married to Cansu Diktas since 2018.

Deniz Baysal (born 5 April 1991) is a Turkish actress.

In 2009 she started to study foreign trade at Manisa Celal Bayar University. From the age of 10 she began to study acting at Izmir Karsiyaka Municipal Theater. She also worked as a theater actor for 10 years and started acting with the encouragement and support of the theater teacher.

Kaan Urgancioglu is from Izmir, Turkey. He attended Private Turkish College Secondary School and American College. After graduating high school, he moved to Istanbul in 2000 and studied at the Finance Department of Marmara University. Kaan Urgancioglu is best known for playing Emir Kozcuoglu in Kara Sevda (Endless Love), one of the most successful Turkish series internationally and first Turkish series to win the International Emmy Award for "Best Telenovela", along with two other international awards. He also participated in the Netflix original series Ask 101 (Love 101). In 2021, he began starring in Yargi (Family Secrets) as state prosecutor Ilgaz Kaya. Yargi became the second Turkish series to win the International Emmy Award for "Best Telenovela". He also took part in the movie "Operation Fortune", directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham and Hugh Grant.

Pasali was born in Izmir, and raised in Bodrum, Mugla.

He was transferred to Darüssafaka Sports Club at the age of 14. He was the team captain throughout the youth. He completed his education in Budapest by studying Art Management. He then studied acting at Craft Atelier.

He started his first acting career with the 'Kalp Atisi' series, which was broadcast on Show TV in 2017. Then in 2018, he played in the TV series 'Bir Umut Yeter'. In 2019, he played in the TV series 'Leke', which was broadcast on Kanal D. In 2020, he continued his career with the 'Babil' TV series starring Halit Ergenç and Ozan Güven. Again in 2020, Pasali became widely known by portraying the character of "Osman Demirkan" in the Netflix series 'Ask 101'. In 2022, he took the lead role with the character of Halit in the 'Pera Palas'ta Gece Yarisi' series, which was also broadcast on Netflix. In the same year, his 'One Shot' feature film call 'Mukavemet', in which he shared the lead role with Ece Çesmioglu, was released. He shares the lead role with Ekin Koç in the film 'Kurak "Gunler / Burning Days', directed by Emin Alper and won the right to attend the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

Salih Bademci was born on 15 August 1984 in Izmir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Love for Rent (2015), First and Last (2021) and Wishing Stone (2023). He has been married to Imer Ozgun since 2015. They have one child.

Çaglar Ertugrul was born on Nov 5, 1987 in Izmir, Turkey. After the Ottoman Empire collapsed, his family is of Turkish descent who immigrated from Crete and Bulgaria. He graduated from Koç University - Department of Mechanical Engineering.

In college years, as a member of theater club, he performed in theater plays such as; "Romeolar ve Julietler", "Yobaz" and "Kaos Teorileri". In 2010 got his acting training at Akademi 35 Buçuk. In his debut as a professional, he performed in theater plays "Les" and "Gökten Gelen Adam". In 2016 he traveled to West Hollywood to study method acting in The Lee Strasberg Institute. He also enrolled comedy improvisation classes in The Groundlings.

Caglar Ertugrul began his on-camera professional career in 2012 with starring as the lead actor in the feature film "Dag". His success came with the sequel "Dag 2" becoming the Turkey's box office champions of 2016. He also starred in several feature films such as "Bana Masal Anlatma", "Biz Size Döneriz" "Ailecek Saskiniz", "Yanimda Kal" and "Scent of my Daughter"

His TV debut started off with becoming the lead actor in "Benim Için Üzülme" in 2012. He then continued to star in several TV series such as "Boynu Bükükler", "Galip Dervis", "Kurt Seyit ve Shura", "Beyaz Karanfil" and "Medcezir".

In 2016 Çaglar Ertugrul shined in the drama series "Fazilet Hanim ve Kizlari" as Yagiz Egemen. He then proved his range in comedy as Kerem Yigiter in the romantic-comedy series "Afili Ask" in 2019

His maternal family immigrated from Macedonia. He graduated from theatre department of Istanbul University State Conservatory and master of advanced acting in Bahcesehir University.

He has received critical acclaim as mad role in films "Mucize" and "Mucize 2:Ask". In 2014-2016, he had leading role in comedy series Yesil Deniz , and then series came back with new season in TRT Dijital in 2023. He played in popular youth series "Beni Boyle Sev" and in comedy series "Basrolde Ask".

He won Sadri Alisik Theatre Award and two Afife Theatre Award. His period roles are in "Kurulus: Osman" and "Mevlana". He played in films "Babamin Ceketi" and "Ozur Dilerim". He had guest roles in hit series such as Yilan Hikayesi, Avrupa Yakasi, Seytan Ayrintida Gizlidir".

Hakan Kurtas was born on 7 September 1988 in Izmir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Body (2011), Thank You, Next (2024) and Crash (2018).

Sevcan Yasar was born in 1990 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Eskiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015), Aramizda Kalsin (2013) and Daydreamer (2018). She has been married to Irsel Çivit since November 2022.

Seda Türkmen was born on 9 January 1987 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Butterflies (2018), Family Secrets (2021) and Benim Tatli Yalanim (2019).

Ece Uslu was born on 9 September 1974 in Izmir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Kara Melek (1997), Vezir Parmagi (2017) and Yalanci (1994).

Born on January 4, 1980 in Izmir, Oner Erkan took his first step into acting with the theater course he started at the age of 15. In 2002, he graduated from Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Theater. Afterwards, he completed his master's degree at Bahcesehir University. The actor's first television experience was with a children's program on TRT.

After working as a dancer for two seasons at the Istanbul City Theater between 2002-2004, she entered the Oyun Atölyesi founded by Haluk Bilginer as an actress. Then 'Organize Isler', 'Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?' and 'Son Osmanli Yandim Ali' took part in movies such as.

In 2009, he won the Best Actor Award in the Golden Orange for his role in the movie 'Bornova Bornova'.

He won the Most Successful Actor of the Year Award at the Afife Theater Awards with his role in the theater play 'My Father's Corpses' / 'Babamin Cesetleri' in 2013 and in the play 'Dünyada Karsilasmis Gibi' in 2019.

Öner Erkan has also acted in television series such as 'Avrupa Yakasi', 'Iki Aile', 'Üsküdar'a Giderken', 'Yalan Dünya' and 'Çukur'.