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- Actor
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Born in Gaziantep, Sinan Tuzcu graduated from Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts after completing his Associate Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management at University of Bilkent. He made his professional stage debut at Ankara State Theater. He founded 'Ankara Sanat Atolyesi'(Ankara Art Studio) in 1998 and worked there for 5 years, upon graduating from university, he lived in London for a year to advance his acting career. He took a part as a guest actor with Anadolu Oyunculari (Actors of Anatolia). Along with his acting career, he wrote Surmanset, a play, which was co-produced and staged by BKM and Istanbul Halk Theater. He also works as a developer and script writer for TV and cinema projects.- Zeynep Elçin was born on 16 February 1990 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Love Doesn't Understand Words (2016), Kapan (2019) and Love and Secrets (2019).
- Aydan Sener was born on 1 March 1963 in Kilis, Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Çalikusu (1986), Bir Askin Bittigi Yer (1996) and Secrets of an Angel (2022). She was previously married to Ayhan Akbin.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tansel Öngel was born on 24 September 1976 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Innocents (2020), The Miracle (2015) and The Other Path (2020). He was previously married to Özge Özder.- Mustafa Avkiran was born in 1963 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Man in the Street (1995), Hunting Season (2010) and Yeni Gelin (2017).
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Cem Karci was born in 1982 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a director and assistant director, known for Karadayi (2012), Inconstant Love (2019) and The Red Room (2020).- Samet Kaan Kuyucu was born in 1994 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Alef (2020), Günesi Söndürmem Gerek (2024) and Oh Where (2022).
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoglu was born on 11 September 1935 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a composer and actor, known for Hope (1970), Between Family (2017) and Kanal (1978).- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Hüseyin Turunç was born on 18 April 1990 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and producer, known for The Funeral (2023), 61 Days (2016) and Ayak Isleri (2021).- He is the youngest of five children. Has an artistic talent from an early age. Graduated from high school in Antalya. He studied at the State Conservatory in Istanbul. His first major acting experience is in Kanal D. He played in "Kavak Yelleri" Turkish adaptation of Dawson's Creek for five seasons. He had a relationship with Pelin Karahan. Their relationship was reflected in the yellow press in Turkey. They split in 2010. He moved to Antalya with his family. He likes to emulate Kivanç Tatlitug. He lives in Adana. He is open and sociable, and on the set he makes friends with many colleagues. He has starred in the series Iki Yaka Bir Ismail (2012), Yol Ayrimi (2012), Sevdaluk (2013), Payitaht Abdülhamid (2017).
- Celal Kadri Kinoglu is best known for series Acemi Cadi (2006) Turkish adaptation "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" and series "Tatli Hayat" Turkish remake of The Jeffersons. He played two different roles "Principal Dilaver" and "Ferit" in Acemi Cadi.
He works actor, director, executive in theatre. He won Sadri Alisik Theatre Award and Afife Theatre Award.
He dropped out of mechanical engineering department of Istanbul Technical University at final year. He graduated early from Istanbul University State Conservatory for three years. He coached students of Maltepe University. He was a lecturer at Istanbul University State Conservatory and Halic University Conservatory.
He plays saxophone in jazz group "Celal Kadri Kinoglu Trio". He wrote novel "Armagan". - Actress
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Meltem Savci was born on 22 October 1952 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress and writer, known for For My Son (2015), Under the Trees (2005) and Bir Ask Ugruna (1994).- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Cevdet Mercan was born on 5 June 1969 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a director and assistant director, known for Kayitdisi (2017), Cruel Istanbul (2019) and Broken Pieces (2014).- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Nejat Uygur was a Turkish actor and comedian. Nejat Uygur was born as the second of three children to an officer father and teacher mother. He acted on stage already in his school years. Uygur attended Academy of Fine Arts (today: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University) to study sculpture, however, without finishing it.
He began his theatre career by establishing his own "Nejat Uygur Theatre" in the end of the 1940s. He toured with his theatre actoss the country. Nejat Uygur became unforgettable with his comedy plays such as Cibali Karakolu, Kaynanatör, Hastane mi Kestane mi?, Migferine Çiçek Eken Asker, Minti Minti, Sizinki Can da Bizimki Patlican mi?, Son Umudum Milli Piyango, Seyini Sey Ettigimin Seyi, Seytandan 29 Gün Evvel Dogan Çocuk, Zamsalak, Alo Orasi Timarhane mi?, Aman Özal Duymasin, Benim Annem Evden Neden Kaçti?.
In addition to his theatre plays, he starred also in a number of movies, most notable in Cafer Bey. His last appearances were in Beyaz Melek and Vizontele Tuubaa.
He also shared the stage in many plays with his sons Süheyl and Behzat.
On 10 September 2009, Nejat Uygur was hospitalized in Istanbul due to Watershed stroke that paralyzed him on the left body side. He died on 18 November 2013 at the age of 86 caused by sepsis in the hospital, where he was treated since then. He is survived by his wife Necla Uygur and his five sons Ahmet, Süheyl, Süha, Kemal and Behzat Uygur.
Following a memorial ceremony at the Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall and the religious funeral at the Tesvikiye Mosque, he was buried at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.
In 1998, he was honored with the title State Artist bestowed by the Ministry of Culture.- Muhittin Korkmaz was born on 17 October 1953 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was an actor, known for G.O.R.A. (2004), Coming Soon (2014) and A.R.O.G (2008). He died on 24 November 2020.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Nail Kirmizigül was born on 3 September 1965 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Yilan Hikayesi (1999), Propaganda (1999) and Back Streets (2006).- Camera and Electrical Department
Ertugrul Biyazarpaci was born on 4 February 2000 in Gaziantep, Turkey. Ertugrul is known for Kadin Kafasi (2024), Under Armour: The Only Way Is Through (2022) and Cem Karaca'nin Gözyaslari (2024).- Yagmur Atacan is Turkish actor. His family immigrated from Yugoslavia. He is best known for hit medical series Doktorlar (2006) and hit youth series Lise Defteri (2003) . Also, he played in popular youth films "Sinav" and "Cilgin Dersane". With his wife Pinar Altug, he played in "Ilk Askim". He was drummer in bands "Arkhé", "Hi-Jack".
- Music Department
- Actress
- Composer
Sena Sener was born on 19 September 1998 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress and composer, known for Glass Ceilings (2021), The Oath (2017) and Price of Passion (2017).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Mehmet Ezici was born on 25 March 1950 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for O Benim Karimdi (2001), Üç Karislik Dünya (1984) and Iki Günlük Hürriyet (1989).- Ozan Emre Yurdakul was born on 13 January 1991 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a writer, known for Back Streets (2006), Kalbim Ege'de Kaldi (2015) and Köprü (2006).
- Dilek Denizdelen was born on 21 January 1973 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for The Miracle (2015), Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018) and Vezir Parmagi (2017).
- Hatice Sena Sabah was born on 30 August 1978 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Sila (2006), Eylül (2011) and The Imam (2005).
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Eray Özbal was born in 1957 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The Yellow Mercedes (1992), Davaci (1987) and At the Bar (2007).- Writer
- Actor
Ahmet Ümit was born on 30 September 1960 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a writer and actor, known for Sis ve Gece (2007), Karanlikta Kosanlar (2001) and Çakallarin Izinde (1996).- Cango Kemal was born in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is known for Jilet Kazim (1971), Yilmayan Seytan (1972) and Çapkinim Hovardayim (1975).
- Yavuz Karakas was born on 7 June 1937 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Akincilarin Intikami (1966), Hedef (1989) and Seni bekleyecegim (1962).
- Yakup Berat Karadal was born in Gaziantep. It is stated as 01.01.2000 in official records. 6 months after his birth, they settled in the TRNC as a family. After leaving school in high school, he started working as a Advertising (Marketing) company in a company and has been progressing in this sector since 2018. There are also many phenomenal close friends on social media. At the same time, he is also interested in football and continues to play football in the TRNC leagues and supports Fenerbahçe.
- Zeyno Çilem was born in 1947 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She was an actress, known for Ocak Söndürenler (1972), Çaresizler (1973) and Uygunsuzlar (1974). She died in 2002 in Urfa, Turkey.
- Writer
- Producer
- Editor
Orçun Oksar was born in 1973 in Gaziantep, Turkey. Orçun is a writer and producer, known for Bas Belasi (2021), Polis (2007) and Günesin Oglu (2008).- Ekrem Erkek was born in 1946 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Insanlari Seveceksin (1979), The Valley of the Wolves (2003) and Babama Masallah (1997). He died on 13 November 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Savas Ay was born on 26 March 1954 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was an actor and director, known for Dansöz (2001), Istanbul Kanatlarimin Altinda (1996) and Milyoner çocuk (1958). He died on 9 November 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Actor
- Art Department
- Producer
Mehmet Ugur was born on 21 May 1950 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and producer, known for The Accidental Spy (2001), The Man Who Saved the World (1982) and Kaçis (1985).- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
- Location Management
Cem Özay was born in 1983 in Gaziantep province of Turkey. He discontinued his education and started working as assistant editor at local news agencies.
After taking up filmmaking Özay became involved in film industry in 2003. He worked as an assistant, location manager, production manager, line production in TV serial and film projects.
Özay decided to continue with his journey in film industry as an author and director and made his debut as a director with his short film Passenger.
Özay has been recently working on project development and funding of his first feature film "Forgiveness" a project that has been qualified to receive funding support from the General Directorate of Cinema of Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.- Arif Kilisli was born on 8 February 1971 in Kilis, Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Ayaz (2012), Sinema Bir Mucizedir (2005) and Aynali Tahir (1998).
- Actor
- Production Manager
Mehmet Kurt was born in 1983 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and production manager, known for Yes Sir (2007), Back Streets (2006) and Pehlivan (1984).- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Born in 1964 in Gaziantep (Turkey) as the child of a working-class family, he emigrates to the Federal Republic of Germany with his family in 1969. From 1986 to 1990, he studies Economics as a scholar of the Hans-Böckler Foundation, working at the same time as a freelance journalist and script writer for several public radio and TV stations, among them the Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR). His thorough research work, sensitivity and commitment have earned him many prizes and subsidies for his scripts and features. The IG Metall (union of metalworkers), for instance, awards him its Feature Prize in 1988 for 'Between Bottrop and the Bosporus - Homesickness in Turkish'. In 1990, the Westdeutsche Rundfunk produces Kadir Sözen's first screenplay 'Sehnsucht' ('Yearning'), a movie about the journey back to Germany of two Turkish youths banished to Turkey by their parents. At that time, Kadir Sözen is already writing his screenplay 'Kalte Nächte' ('Freezing Nights'), a story about a group of street kids earning a living with their music and being exploited by their 'manager'. It takes four more years, during which he produces a number of TV features and documentaries, until 'Freezing Nights' financing is secured and the work on his first screen production can begin. At the Adana Film Festival in October 1995, the film is awarded five of eight possible prizes: for 'best movie', 'best director', 'best camera', 'best music' and the Jury's Award for the children's performance. It is awarded numerous other prizes and wards at the Film Festivals of Ankara, Istanbul, Cologne and others. In 1996 and 1997, 'Winterblume' ('Winter Blossom'), Kadir Sözen's second screen production, is invited to numerous international festivals (among them Berlin, Göteborg, Montréal, Atlanta) and wins several awards in Spain, Turkey and Portugal.- Editor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
Mehmet Bozkus was born on 3 May 1933 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an editor and assistant director, known for Parola Yildirim (1972), Iste Kölen Olayim (1970) and Büyük Aci (1971).- Writer
- Director
Isil Özgentürk was born in 1948 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a writer and director, known for Rosa, I Love You (1992), Balalayka (2000) and Su da Yanar (1987).- Alp Dogan was born in 1970 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Dünya Kadinla Güzel (1996), Son Cellat (2008) and Yeseren Asma: Besiktasli Yahya Efendi (1993).
- Seza Aksoy Kutlar was born on 15 February 1945 in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Ersan Erdura was born on 1 January 1949 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Köyün Bes Güzeli (1970).
- Dogu Perinçek was born on 17 June 1942 in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Hasan Celal Guzel was born in 1945 in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Mustafa Cicek was born on 16 February 1986 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Present Tense (2012) and Namosh: Soul Survivor (2018).
- Actor
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Art Director
Ibrahim Kumral was born in 1981 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and art director, known for Back Streets (2006), Masal (2016) and Free Man (2011).- Önder Tekin was born on 30 April 1966 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Bizimkiler: Hüdaverdi Pirtik (1971).
- Actor
- Music Department
- Composer
Alaeddin Yavasça was born on 1 March 1926 in Kilis, Gaziantep. Turkey. He was an actor and composer, known for Arzu ile Kamber (1952), Akdeniz sarkisi (1963) and Ölmüs Bir Kadinin Evraki Metrukesi (1956). He was married to Ayten Yavasca. He died on 23 December 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Yurdaer Dogulu was born on 7 April 1941 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was an actor and composer, known for Affet sevgilim (1966), Yaban (1973) and Kim Bu Soytari (1974). He died on 19 February 1987 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Maryvonne Kendergi was born on 15 August 1915 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She died on 27 September 2011 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.