Top 100 Active Turkish Actors

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.

After graduated from Istanbul University theater department conservatory of municipality, she acted as a Professional actress at Gonul Ulku-Gazanfer Ozcan theater. In 1987 she was selected the TV star of the year by MGD. In 1993 at Antalya Film Festival she achieved the Altin Portakal reward by her role in Tersine Dunya. In 1995 (after Suna Pekuysal she was the second actress who won this award) she won Ismail Dumbullu reward also in 1996, 1997 and 1998 at Altin Kelebek competition she won the comedian actress reward of the year. Also at 1996 and 1997 she won the comedian actress of MGD. Demet Akbag appeared in BKM Cast since the foundation, also acted at Bir Demet Tiyatro and Olumsuz Ask TV shows. She appeared as leading actress for the following cinema movies "Vizontele", "Vizontele Tuuba", "Organize Isler" "Neredesin Firuze", "O.... Cocuklari", "Eyvah Eyvaah" and "Eyvaah Eyvaah2". She won Altin Portakal with "Vizontele" and she won Sadri Alisik and Siyad rewards with "Neredesin Firuze" .

Çetin Tekindor is considered to be one of Turkey's best actors and most respected artists today. He was born in Sivas, Turkey in 1945. He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1970, and his stage career started with the play "Murat IV". He is one of the most impressive performers in Turkish film and television thanks to his charismatic acting and his distinctive voice. In the successful TV drama "Karadayi" (2012-2015) he captured the hearts of the viewers with his inimitable readings of famous poems. During his long career he gave classes about stage and diction at the State Conservatory of Haceteppe University and the Theater Department of Bilkent University. Younger actors often refer to him as "Cetin hoca" (teacher).

Tekindor became famous after he starred in the TV drama "Küçük Aga", directed by Yücel Çakmak in 1983. In 1978 he was awarded "best actor" for his work in the play "Genç Werther'in Acilari" by the Ankara Art Association. His first film work was "Kaçamak" (The Love Affair) (1987), in which he acted with Basar Sabuncu and Müjde Ar. Over the years took roles and starred in many TV dramas such as "Dönemeç" (The Turn) (1988), "Önce Canan" (1988), "Son Türbedar" (1996), "Kerem" (1999), "Yilan Hikayesi" (1999), "Tutku Çemberi" (2000), "Üzgünüm Leyla" (2002), "Çaylak" (2003), "Bir Istanbul Masali" (An Istanbul Tale) (2003), "Seytan Ayrintida Gizlidir" (Satan Is Hidden In Details) (2004), "Ödünç Hayat" (Borrowed Life) (2005), "Kabuslar Evi-Hayal-i Cihan" (House Of Nightmares: The dream of Cihan) (2006), "Asi" (2007), "Bir Çocuk Sevdim" (I Loved a Girl) (2011), "Karadayi" (2012), "Içerde" (Inside) (2016) and in films like "Yavrularim" (My Babies) (1984), "Kaçamak" (The Love Affair) (1987), "Karsilasma" (Encounter) (2002), "Babam ve Oglum" (My Father and My Son) (2005), "Ilk Ask" (First Love) (2006), "Ulak" (The Messenger) (2007), "Av Mevsimi" (Hunting Season) (2010), "Dedemin Insanlari" (My Grandfather's People) (2011), "Babam" (My Father) (2017). In 1987 Tekindor received an award for "best actor" from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ankara Art Association. He was also awarded "best actor" by the Ankara Art Association in 1999. He stopped giving any kind of interviews in the 80's because he found himself in an awkward situation after a journalist wrote things he had never said, and he hasn't given any interview ever since. During the 90's he almost stayed away from any acting in film and television. He stayed in Ankara and kept on his stage work, teaching and voice overs. As well as a stage, TV and film actor, he is also very famous for his iconic voice and his voice dubbing work, which by that time was more than his work in front of the camera. This changed when a journalist wrote in an article: "What ever film or TV series we watch there is always the voice of Cetin Tekindor. I think he earned him self enough money to go on vacation and leave us alone for a bit". Tekindor considers this as the greatest gift that was ever given to him, because it made him realize that it was about time for a turn in his career. This game changing turn brought several awards and some of the greatest performances in Turkish film and television. In 2003, for his work as Mahmut in the film "Karsilasma"(Encounter) he received the "best actor" award in the Ankara Film Festival and the "best supporting actor" in the Sadri Alisik Awards. In 2005, Tekindor starred in Çagan Irmak's film "Babam ve Oglum" (My Father and My Son) and received the "best actor" award in both the 13th ÇASOD Awards and the 27th SIYAD Turkish Film Awards. His monologue in the middle of the street near the end of the movie, which was shot in only one take, is considered to be one of the most powerful, heartbreaking and unforgettable scenes/performances in Turkish film history. In 2008 working again with director Çagan Irmak in the film "Ulak" (The Messenger) brought him the "best male film actor" award in the 2008 Ismail Dümbüllü Awards. In 2009, he was awarded "best actor" by TÜRSAK. Despite his successful career and recognition he always keeps a low profile with no celebrity behavior. He stays away from the spot lights and avoids any self promoting action, focusing only on his work.

Altan Erkekli is a Turkish actor. He is known for his roles in numerous stage productions, films, and television series.

Erkekli began his acting career in the early 1980s. He has since appeared in a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Polizei (1988), Yengeç Sezonu (1999), and Vizontele (2001). He has also won several awards for his acting, including the Sadri Alisik Award for Best Actor in 1999 and the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival Best Actor Award in 2001.

Erkekli is a versatile and talented actor who has made a significant contribution to Turkish cinema and television. He is one of the most respected actors in Turkey, and his work has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

Binnur Kaya was born on 19 April 1972 in Ankara, Turkey. She is an actress and writer, known for My Father and My Son (2005), Vavien (2009) and Aramizda Kalsin (2013).

Engin Günaydin (born 23 January 1972) is a Turkish actor and comedian.

Günaydin was born in Erbaa, Tokat Province. He began his university studies at Hacettepe University Conservatory, but in his second year he switched to Mimar Sinan University from where he graduated in theatre.

In 1997, he had a small role in Otogargara which caused him to be cast in the television series Bir Demet Tiyatro where he played Zabita Irfan. Later he acted in Askim Askim with Mehmet Ali Erbil and Emel Sayin. In 2001, he acted in Zeki Demirkubuz's film Yazgi for which he received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Ankara Film Festival. In 2004, he began doing sketches on Okan Bayülgen's show. In 2005, he accepted an offer from Gülse Birsel and joined the cast of the sitcom Avrupa Yakasi as Burhan Altintop, his most famous role. In 2009, he wrote the screenplay of and starred in Vavien directed by the Taylan Brothers. For this, he won a number of screenwriting awards at the Istanbul Film Festival, Yesilcam Awards and the Siyad awards.

Additionally, he did a series of stand up shows titled O Hikayedeki Mal Benim.

He shared the Adana Golden Boll International Film Festival's Best Actor Award in 2012 together with Ilyas Salman for his role in Inside.

Sumru Yavrucuk was born on 24 September 1961 in Ankara, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Rosa, I Love You (1992), Are We OK? (2013) and Çiplak (1991). She was previously married to Erdinç Ünlü.

Zerrin Tekindor holds a degree in both acting and painting. In 1985, she graduated from the Hacettepe University's School of Theatre. After graduating, she started working as an intern at the Adana State Theatre in 1985 before joining the National theatre in Ankara in 1987. She later started studying painting at the Fine Art's faculty at the Bilkent University and graduated in 1994.

Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Humeyra has been a major recording artist there for the last 30 years. She's also known as a very accomplished actress and has done many films, and currently performs for the Metropolitan Theater Company in Istanbul. She has been in the U.S. for almost a year now, living in California.

Demet Evgar is a Turkish theater, film, and TV actor. She is the advocate of women rights as a Goodwill ambassador at UN woman.

Upon graduating from Istanbul University's National Conservatory as a theatre major. She started her theater career at the Tiyatro Kilcik, which she founded with her conservatory friends, and continued at the Kenter Tiyatrosu. After acting in the plays "Gece Mevsimi", "Anna Karenina", "39 Basamak" and "Cimri" as one of the cast of Kent Players, Evgar founded her own theater, Tiyatro Pangar. At Tiyatro Pangar she took part in the plays "Macbeth", "Soytarim Kral Lear", "Kozalar" and "Hedda Gabler". Tiyatro Pangar where she was able to get her fully locally produced play 'Kozalar' to the Avignon-Off Festival, one of the most prestigious in the world.

In addition to her TV performances in ''1 Kadin 1 Erkek", 'Avlu", and 'Alev Alev', she gave life to unforgettable characters in movies such as Banyo", "Beyza'nin Kadinlari", "Yahsi Bati", "Sen Aydinlatirsin Geceyi" "Askin Gören Gözlere Ihtiyaci Yok", "Sofra Sirlari", "Aile Arasinda", and "Topal Sükran'in Maceralari".

Ever since stepping foot onto the stage at age 17, Evgar has described acting as her life's purpose and she continues to serve this purpose through her performances as well as helping others find their purpose as an acting teacher in Hata Yapim Atölyesi which she founded.

Evgar has been honored with many awards for her performances in theater, film, and TV and has also been one of the recipients of the prestigious 'Best Ten Female Comedy Actors in the History of Turkish Cinema award.

Nihal Yalçin was born on 29 March 1981 in Istanbul, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Inside (2012), Zuhal (2021) and Araf/Somewhere in Between (2012).

Ferhan Sensoy was born on 26 February 1951 in Çarsamba, Samsun, Turkey. He was an actor and writer, known for 40AMbar Gece Tiyatrosu (1994), Kösedönücü (1985) and Su an Mutfaktayim (2001). He was married to Elif Durdu and Derya Baykal. He died on 31 August 2021 in Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey.

Born in 1942, Metin Akpinar started acting at the age of 20 with an amateur dramatics society. He landed his first professional stage role two years later, in 1964, and this was followed by performances in several leading theatre productions. In 1967, he co-founded the Devekusu Theatre, Turkey's first cabaret theatre. His film career took off in 1972, when he acted in the first of several Ertem Egilmez comedies to follow. Soon after, he developed an enduring screen partnership with the actor and director, Zeki Alasya, the two gaining popularity as a pair of comic dimwits. It was only in the 1990s that Akpinar, by now an experienced actor, broke away and decided to go his own way in film, theatre and television alike.

Serra Yilmaz is well known for her work as an actor and a director in Turkish and Italian theater, film, and television. Yilmaz's film career took off in 1983 with the film Sekerpare, and in 2002 she won Best Actress at the 21st Istanbul International Film Festival for her leading role in 9, a film directed by Ümit Ünal.

Yilmaz first came to the Gardner Museum in March 2006. She spent time in the archives looking at Isabella Stewart Gardner's travel journals and reading letters between Gardner and Sarah Bernhardt, Adelaide Grillo, and Lady Gregory. In the spring of 2008, she returned to perform Apples from the Sky, four intimately staged readings in the galleries in conjunction with the exhibition Luxury for Export: Exchange Between India and Portugal around 1600. Yilmaz selected writings that explored exchange and movement between cultures ranging from the 15th-century Greek historian Kritovoulos, to Marguerite Yourcenar and Orhan Pamuk. In addition to the readings, Yilmaz told Turkish fairy tales to all ages during a Day of Discovery focusing on Luxury for Export. She dedicated an evening program in the Tapestry Room to Hrant Dink, the Turkish-Armenian journalist who was assassinated in 2007 by Turkish nationalists. Yilmaz paired a reading of Dink's final article that advocated for tolerance and forgiveness with Armenian and Turkish tales in the same spirit.

Serra Yilmaz's awards include Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Harem Suare (Haren Soirée) at the Antalya Film Festival, and Best Supporting Actress for Facing Windows at the Flaiano Film Festival. She has appeared in the internationally-acclaimed films Le Fate Ignorante (The Ignorant Fairies, 2000), La Finestra di Fronte (Facing Windows, 2002), Saturno Contro (Saturn in Opposition, 2007), and Un Giorno Perfetto (A Perfect Day, 2008), all directed by Ferzan Özpetek. Recent films include Red Istanbul (2017) and La Prima Pietra (The First Stone, 2018).

Yilmaz is also a translator who speaks Turkish, French, Italian, and English. In 2006, she was the official interpreter for Pope Benedict XVI on his trip to Turkey. She travels extensively, working in Italy, France, and Turkey. She resides in Paris and Florence and has been awarded French citizenship.

Derya Alabora was born on 19 August 1959 in Istanbul, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Innocence (1997), Pandora's Box (2008) and Adam and the Devil (2007). She has been married to Ugur Yücel since 1983. They have one child.

Selçuk Yöntem was born on 13 July 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Cars of the Revolution (2008), Block C (1994) and The Valley of the Wolves (2003).

Ugur Polat was born on 4 September 1961 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Anadolu Leopari (2021), Sis ve Gece (2007) and Bütün Kapilar Kapaliydi (1990).

Zeki Alasya (18 April 1943 - 8 May 2015) was a Turkish actor and film director. Alasya was of Turkish Cypriot descent and was related to Kibrisli Mehmed Kamil Pasha.

Alasya was born in Istanbul. After studying at Robert College, he joined MTTB Theatre as an amateur actor. For a short time, he worked at Arena, Gen-Ar and Ulvi Uraz Theatre. With some friends, he founded the Devekusu Kabare Theatre (Ostrich Cabaret Theatre).

From 1973, he started acting in films and gained fame as a comedian paired with Metin Akpinar like Salak Milyoner, Bes Milyoncuk Borç Verir misin, Köyden Indim Sehire, Güler misin Aglar misin, Nerden Çikti Bu Velet, Nereye Bakiyor Bu Adamlar, Hasip ile Nasip and Güle Güle. In 1977, he also took up directing and went on to direct films such as Aslan Bacanak, Sivri Akillilar, Caferin Çilesi, Petrol Krallari, Doktor, Köse Kapmaca, Vay Basimiza Gelenler and Elveda Dostum.

Alasya died on 8 May 2015 in the hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for liver disease. He was 72. He was laid to rest in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery following the religious funeral service held at Levent Mosque.

Tuncel Kurtiz was born in 1936, Izmit-Turkey. He graduated from Istanbul University, English Language and Literature and started acting in 1956 with Dormen Theatre. With the movie 'Suru', he reached the peak of his acting career. Kurtiz received many awards in Turkey and also abroad. He also known as director, producer and scenarist.

Ugur Yücel is a Turkish film actor, producer and director. He graduated from the Theater Department of the Istanbul Municipality Conservatory (Istanbul Belediye Konservatuari Tiyatro Bölüm). He took part in several plays between 1975 and 1984 in Kenter Tiyatrosu (Kenter Theatre), Tef Kabare Theatre, Dormen Theatre, and San Müzikholü. He was noticed for his roles in Selamsiz Bandosu (1987) and Muhsin Bey (1987), then gained mainstream success when he took part in Eskiya (1996).

He is originally from Kemerhisar, Nigde. He graduated from Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory Theatre Department in 1985 and started working in State Theatres.

He worked as an actor and director in Bursa, Ankara and Istanbul State Theatres. In addition to his managerial duties at the State Theatres, he also worked as a manager at the State Theatres Sports Club and the State Opera and Ballet Employees Foundation TOBAV. He directed plays at the State Theatres in Bursa, Adana, Diyarbakir, Trabzon, Ankara and Istanbul. He also directed plays in state theaters in Bursa, Adana, Diyarbakir, Trabzon, Ankara and Istanbul. He also worked as a director in Izmit City Theatre, Bakirkoy Municipality Theatres, Eskisehir Theatre Anadolu, Yeditepe Players, Abdullah Sahin/Nokta Theatre, Theatre Ti, Ankara Finance Theatre, Theatre Adam and Macedonia Skopje Peoples Theatre and Bulgaria Ruscuk State Theatre. He also worked as an actor in many plays in private and paid theaters. He wrote two plays, Hüzün Mahallesi Otobüsü and Turtle's Lullaby. The first of these was published and staged at the State Theatres. He worked as an instructor at Uludag University Faculty of Education, Eskisehir Anadolu University State Conservatory Theatre Department, Mimar Sinan University Performing and Visual Arts Department and State Conservatory Theatre Department. He is currently working as an instructor at Halic University and Yeditepe University. He also works in cinema, television and dubbing. He is the President of TOBAV Istanbul Branch. He has starred in many series and films. He became widely known with the character of Iskender Büyük in Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu and the film Kurtlar Vadisi Gladio. He also starred in the series "Subat", which was broadcast on TRT 1 between 2012-2013. Later, he played the character of Bahri Umman in the series Poyraz Karayel, which was broadcast on Kanal D between 2015-2017.

Perran Kutman was born on 30 November 1949 in Istanbul, Turkey. She is an actress and writer, known for Sehnaz Tango (1994), Hayat Bilgisi (2003) and Üzgünüm Leyla (2000). She has been married to Saritas Koral since 1980. She was previously married to Hüseyin Kutman.

Erdal Besikcioglu was born on January 5, 1970 in Ankara. He is the nephew of Genclerbirligi Sports Club President Ilhan Cavcav. His father was a manager at Vakiflar Bankasi. Due to his father's appointments, he started primary school in Ankara, then continued in Kayseri and Izmir. He completed high school at Izmir Private Turkish College and continued at Izmir Narlidere Mehmet Seyfi Eraltay High School. He finished high school in Ankara.

He entered Hacettepe University State Conservatory in 1989. During his conservatory education, he participated in workshops on creative drama with "William Guskill". He graduated in 1993 and started working at the State Theaters in the same year. During the 95-96 season, he served as the deputy director of the Diyarbakir State Theater. He continued his duty at the Ankara State Theatre.

He portrayed Governor Recep Yazicioglu between 2006 and 2008 in a series of films based on the novel of the same name written by writer Ayse Kulin and about the Baspinar Bridge, which Governor Recep Yazicioglu made great efforts to build during his Erzincan Governorship.

In 2014, Erdal Besikcioglu, Ibrahim Celikkol, Selen Soyder, Nehir Erdogan, Ismail Demirci and Yurdaer Okur played the leading roles in the TV series "Code Name Reaction / Kod Adi Reaksiyon".

He still continues his duty at Ankara State Theatre.

Erdal Besikcioglu has been married to his classmate from the conservatory, actress Elvin Besikcioglu, since 1991. He has a daughter named Derin and a son named Ömer.

Meltem Cumbul's career consists of twenty-two feature films including Berlin's Golden Bear Winner "Head On" and "Lovelorn" which got her Best Actress Award from Palm Springs International Film Festival "Six Long Running TV Serials including the highest rated local drama to date "Yilan Hikayesi" and "Magnificent Century" which is broadcast over fifty countries ; musicals and theatre performances including "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Taming of the Shrew". Directed a play called "Bent" by Martin Sherman. Meltem Cumbul got national and international awards from Palm Springs, Queens, Antalya and Ankara Film Festivals as an actress.

She has studied with Eric Morris himself for 3 years from 2005 onwards and has been teaching his method at the Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory, her own alma mater.

He was born in 1965, Kuskan was graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory. Right after his graduation, he starred in various Film and TV projects. Along with tie International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and Istanbul/ Ankara Film Festivals. He was awarded for his Outstanding performances on stage and in movies as well.