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- Hande Erçel is a distinguished actress known for her roles in 'The Daughters of the Sun' (2015), 'Hayat: Love Without Words' (2016), 'Halka' (2019), Love Is in the Air (2020) and 'Another Love' (2023).
Raised in Turkey, Hande pursued her education at the 'Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.' Discovered for her talents, she made her debut with minor roles in series like 'Calikusu,' 'Tatar Ramazan,' and 'Cilgin Dershane Universitede.' Her breakthrough came with the leading role of Selin Yilmaz in the youth series 'Günesin Kizlari.'
In addition to her acting career, Hande won the title of 'Miss Turkey' in 2012, signaling her early success in the modeling industry. This multifaceted talent has continued to make significant contributions to the entertainment world, with a diverse range of roles in various genres. - Afra Saraçoglu was born in Balikesir-Edremit, Turkey. She completed her primary and high school studies in Antalya. She started her literature education in Eskisehir University and in 2016, she intimidate her education to start her first acting career in a Turkish movie "Ikinci Sans". In 2017, she started a role in a Turkish TV series called "Fazilet Hanim Kizlari" which is still currently on TVs, as the character called "Ece".
In 2018, Continuing her career climb Saraçoglu was offered to be the face of sportswear brand Hummel. - Actress
- Director
- Writer
Hülya Avsar is a Kurdish-Turkish actress, pop folk singer, businesswoman, columnist, fashion designer, magazine editor, professional tennis player, and former beauty pageant titleholder.
She graduated from Ankara Cumhuriyet Lisesi and started swimming professionally for DSI. In 1982, she and her family moved to Istanbul. Avsar attended a beauty pageant organized by Bulvar magazine, which she finished first. Later, the organization revoked her crown when it was discovered that she had been married for a brief period. In 1983, she debuted as an actress in the movie Haram. In the following years, she starred in over 70 films and won the Best Actress prize in the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. In addition to this, she launched a singing career that saw a nationwide concert tour, the release of eight albums and two singles.
In 2000, Avsar won the Best Female Singer award by Kral TV. Later that same year, she wrote for Günaydin newspaper as a columnist. Avsar was also the editor of Hülya (a monthly magazine). She plays tennis on an amateur basis and won a championship in the TED 2001 tennis tournament. She is also a television personality who served as a coach and judge for the first two seasons of The Voice from 2011 through 2013.
Avsar also has been a judge on Turkey's Got Talent (Turkish: Yetenek Sizsiniz Türkiye) since 2009. Hülya Avsar was the editor-in-chief of the magazine Hülya, a position she has held for 8 years. She is also the founder of the Turkish "by H" luxury brand, not to be confused with the similarly named New York-based clothing store.
Hula Avsar was born in Edremit, Balikesir, to a Kurdish (mix Assyrian people, Jewiishs people, Farsi, Armenian, Turkic people) father from Ardahan and a mother from Edremit. While Ottoman collapsing, other part of her maternal family is Turkish descent who immigrated from Crete, Greece. Other part of her maternal family is of Yörük descent which a Turkic ethnic subgroup. In television show she told that her father's Kurdish name is Ello, and her Kurdish birth name is Malakan. In 2015 Hulya Avsar told Turkish media in her own TV host that her father was Kurdish and that her name is Malakan in Kurdish. In 1979 Avsar married Mehmet Tecirli, an engineering student; however, they divorced shortly after. Avsar married for a second time in 1997 to Kaya Çilingiroglu which ended in divorce in 2005; they have one daughter named Zehra. She has also dated former 1987-88 European Golden Shoe football player Tanju Çolak and businessman Sadettin Saran between 2007-10.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Merve Çagiran was born on 13 July 1992 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Crash (2018), Pretty Little Liars (2015) and Heartbeat (2017).- Baris Falay was born on 9 April 1972 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Ezel (2009), Ebb and Tide (2013) and Kuzenlerim (2002). He has been married to Esra Ronabar since 7 July 2006. They have one child.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
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.- Ilayda Çevik is a Turkish actress. She is best known for playing Maya in the television series, Karagül.Çevik was born in Balikesir.Cevik's first theater performance was a children's play called Children's Playground and she made her feature film debut in the film in 2015 with the film Kizim Için, which starred Yetkin Dikinciler, Eda Ece, Inci Türkay and Berke Üzrek.
- Actor
- Writer
Kubilay Tunçer was born on 12 June 1969 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for The Wild Pear Tree (2018), Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) and Mortal World (2018).- Sevda Ferdag was born on 15 August 1942 in Balikesir, Turkey. She was an actress, known for Agir Roman (1997), Anjelik ve Deli Ibrahim (1968) and Anjelik Osmanli saraylarinda (1967). She died on 17 February 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Tuncay Kaynak was born on 15 June 1956 in Gönen, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Oath (2017), Karadayi (2012) and Suskunlar (2012).
- Seda Güven was born on 28 August 1984 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for What Is Fatmagul's Fault? (2010), Oldu mu Simdi? (2016) and Kill Me If You Dare (2019). She has been married to Ali Güzel since 21 June 2019. They have two children.
- Sena Çakir was born in 1994 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Öteki Taraf (2017), Establishment: Osman (2019) and Senden Daha Güzel (2022).
- Gamze Erçel Yildirim was born on 18 January 1992 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz (2016). She has been married to Caner Yildirim since 25 April 2019. They have one child.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Born in Balikesir in 1934, Fikret Hakan began his artistic career in 1950 as an actor for the Ses Theatre and a regular contributor to literary magazines. He performed his first screen role in 1953 in the film Köprüalti Çocuklari (Kids Under the Bridge), and quickly progressed to become one of the most sought-after actors of the 1960s and 1970s. He ranks today among the leading actors of Turkish cinema, having starred in close to 200 films, among them a handful of Italian productions. Hakan has also directed four films, three of which he wrote himself. Cinema aside, he has remained actively involved with the theatre and in the last five years has starred in several television series.- Director
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Zeynep Gunay Tan was born in 1975 in Gönen, Balikesir, Turkey. She is a director and writer, known for The Club (2021), Bride of Istanbul (2017) and Kayip (2013). She is married to Onur Tan. They have two children.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Tamer Yigit was born on 1 January 1942 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for Sehitler (1975), Yasamak Güzel Sey (1977) and Beyaz Kus (1977). He has been married to Bayrak, Rukiye since 1973. They have three children.- Actor
- Producer
- Production Manager
Reha Yurdakul was born on 1 April 1926 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for Supermen Dönüyor (1979), Kanli sevda (1960) and Murada erecegiz (1958). He died on 27 December 1988 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Sevket Altug was born on 13 March 1943 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Süper Baba (1993), Saban, Son of Saban (1977) and The Chaos Class Is Waking Up (1976).
- Hasan Küçükçetin was born on 6 June 1981 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Back Streets (2006), 49 (2023) and Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014).
- Actor
- Director
- Music Department
Ilker Ayrik was born on 16 October 1979 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and director, known for Stuck with You! (2015), A.R.O.G (2008) and Ben Bilmem Esim Bilir (2012).- Muharrem Türkseven was born on 26 May 1989 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Ekip 1: Nizama Adanmis Ruhlar (2012), Hiç and Ömer (2023).
- Executive
- Manager
- Talent Agent
Begüm Örnek was born on 19 May 1980 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an executive and manager.- Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Handan Adali was born on 25 February 1922 in Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey. She was an actress and assistant director, known for Seni unutamadim (1952), Zehir kaçakçilari (1952) and Son yolcu (1959). She was married to Hicri Akbasli and Vedat Karaokçu. She died on 18 May 1993 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Actor
- Production Manager
Süheyl Egriboz was born on 16 May 1928 in Gönen, Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor and production manager, known for Akrep Yuvasi (1977), Kaçis (1985) and Soysuzlar (1975). He died on 9 January 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Actress
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Costume Designer
Hülya Sen was born on 29 February 1968 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress and costume designer, known for Boundless Love (2023), The Stickman (2022) and Pembe Panter Temel Reis: Gangsterlere Karsi (1975).- Actress
Tugçe Kazaz was born on 26 August 1982 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Can (2007), Cin Geçidi (2017) and Içimde Akan Nehir (2015).- Producer
- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
Güner Namli was born in 1938 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was a producer and actor, known for Perihan Abla (1986), Hasip ile Nasip (1976) and Kizlar Yurdu (1992). He died on 21 September 2014 in Ayvalik, Balikesir, Turkey.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Hasan Tolga Pulat was born in 1982 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is a director and writer, known for Güzel Günler Görecegiz (2011), Stair Dad (2015) and Baraj (2020).- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Engin Ayça was born in 1941 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is a director and writer, known for Bez Bebek (1988), Soguktu ve Yagmur Çiseliyordu (1990) and Suna (2007).- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
- Additional Crew
Ahmet Yurdakul was born on 20 November 1954 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is a writer, known for Back Streets (2006), The Yard (2018) and Ankara Cinayeti (2006).- Can Sertaç Adalier was born on 2 October 1990 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Acans (2021), Yalniz Kurt (2022) and Entelköy Efeköy'e Karsi (2011).
- Actor
- Producer
- Production Manager
Necdet Tosun was born on 3 August 1926 in Burhaniye, Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for Büyük Aci (1971), Hindistan cevizi (1967) and Lekeli Melek (1969). He was married to Sevim Tosun. He died on 10 May 1975 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Tarik Serbetçioglu was born on 11 August 1969 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Sila (2006), The Valley of the Wolves (2003) and Eyvah Karim (2018).
- Eylul Ozturk was born on 4 June 1986 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Ask Nerede? (2015), Çirkin Sansi (2022) and Deniz ve Günes (2018). She has been married to Emrah Erdemir since 1 August 2014.
- Karahan Çantay was born on 21 December 1973 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Ask ve Baris (1998), Gizli Ask (1995) and Sibel (1998). He died in March 2021 in Thailand.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Kemal Uzun was born on 18 July 1957 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was a director and actor, known for Kaçis (1985), Felekten Bir Gün (1987) and Gallipoli: End of the Road (2013). He died on 11 December 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Salih Tozan was born in 1914 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Sevdali efe (1961), Akasyalar açarken (1962) and Balikçinin kizi Gülnaz (1959). He died on 16 February 1963 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Actor
- Sound Department
- Writer
Hayri Esen was born on 5 May 1919 in Karasi, Ottoman Empire [now Balikesir, Turkey]. He was an actor and writer, known for Bergama sevdalari (1952), Istiklal harbi (1954) and Ak altin (1957). He was married to Nedret Güvenç. He died on 6 February 1977 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Feyzi Tuna was born on 20 January 1939 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is a director and actor, known for Devlerin intikami (1967), Yasak sokaklar (1965) and Daglarin Kartali (1970).- Hüseyin Kuzu was born on 1 January 1955 in Balikesir, Turkey. Hüseyin is a writer, known for Katircilar (1987), Ask Üzerine Söylenmemis Her Sey (1995) and Polizei (1988).
- Ahmet Açan was born on 28 December 1924 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Paramparça (1985), Zübük (1980) and Yalvaris (1987). He died in 1996.
- Sencar Sagdic was born on 20 July 1954 in Balikesir. He was an actor, known for The Wild Pear Tree (2018), My Father and My Son (2005) and Grudge (2021). He died on 4 July 2022.
- Cengiz Tangör was born on 26 August 1973 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Pocket Hercules: Naim Süleymanoglu (2019), I'll Tell You a Secret (2013) and Love 101 (2020).
- Director
- Writer
Turkish film director, producer and educator. He was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1942. He completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara. In 1965, he went to USA to get his bachelor's degree on film directing and master's degree on mass communication. He also worked as a translating speaker and interviewer at the Voice of America Radio, and as the Washington DC reporter of Turkish Radio and Television. After returning to Turkey in 1974, he produced close to 50 documentaries in 40 years, many of which received various national and international awards. He also lectured at many universities and contributed to the education of many film-makers and academicians. He died in 2004 in Istanbul. Today, Suha Arin is commonly recognized as the grand old master of the Turkish documentary cinema.- Actor
- Writer
Ahmet Bilgin was born on 9 September 1969 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for Üzgünüm Leyla (2000), Tahrik (2022) and Back Streets (2006).- Actor
- Writer
Zühtü Erkan was born on 27 June 1958 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for Agir Roman (1997), Denize Hançer Düstü (1992) and Yes Sir (2007).- Duygu Paracikoglu was born on 19 August 1981 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Kabadayi (2007), Incir Reçeli (2011) and Firtina (2006).
- Kemal Pekser was born on 19 January 1981 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Süpürrr! (2009), Hayattan Korkma (2008) and Evli ve Öfkeli (2015).
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Script and Continuity Department
- Art Director
Orkun Kahveci was born on 7 September 1993 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an assistant director and art director, known for For My Son (2015), Hot Skull (2022) and Bride of Istanbul (2017).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Writer
Mustafa Haktanir was born on 11 December 1979 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an assistant director and director, known for 91.1 (2016), Isler Güçler (2012) and Hile Yolu (2013).