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Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1981-10-12

Place of Birth

Ankara, Turkey

Engin Akyürek

Biography

Engin Akyürek (born 12 October 1981) is a Turkish actor, screenwriter and author. Akyürek began his acting career in the year 2004. Having starred in many acclaimed series and movies, Akyürek is considered as one of Turkey's most successful and highest paid actors. Akyürek received no official schooling for acting, stage or screen. Yet, he had a passion for writing and drama. He graduated from the history department of the language-history and geography faculty at Ankara University before he took part in the Türkiye'nin Yıldızları (Turkey's Stars) TV contest for acting. He was one of the stars of the contest alongside Beren Saat, who went on to become one of the most famous actresses of Turkish TV dramas. He received his first leading role in Bir Bulut Olsam, in which he played the role of Mustafa Bulut. His spectacular portrayal of the character bought the series into attention of audience. Engin Akyürek is well known for portraying many lead roles in TV series, such as Kerim Ilgaz in Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?, Ömer Demir in Kara Para Aşk, and Sancar in Sefirin Kızı. His role as Ömer in Kara Para Aşk led to him winning the best actor award in Seoul International Drama Awards (2015) and a nomination for best performance by an actor at the International Emmy Awards. Apart from television, Akyürek has also starred in movies. His debut film was Kader, in which he starred as Cevat. He also played the role of Tekin in the film Bi Küçük Eylül Meselesi, written and directed by Kerem Deren. He is also the brand ambassador of Shell and Disney+ Türkiye.

Known for

What is Fatmagul's Fault?

What is Fatmagul's Fault?

Fatmagul, a simple happy village girl, is violated by 4 drunk rich young men, the extreme hardship she faces forced to marry a rapist and the great remorse felt by others for their inaction when innocence was violated forms the story.

My Name Is Farah

My Name Is Farah

A murder unintentionally witnessed by Farah, who had to flee her country and illegally struggle to survive with her son, and Tahir Lekesiz, whom she met on the same night, will change their lives forever.

The Ambassador's Daughter

The Ambassador's Daughter

Sancar has always & Nare has always yearned for love. When they meet and fall in love as children, they know they are meant to be; they just have to wait to be old enough to marry. On the night of their wedding, a startling revelation by Nare forever changes their lives and puts their love on hold until the night of another wedding many years later.

Golden Butterfly Awards

Golden Butterfly Awards

Old Money

Old Money

Nihal's affluent life comes under threat when a self-made tycoon with an eye for money — and an even sharper one for love — shakes up Istanbul's elite.

Borders of Love

Borders of Love

Black Money Love

Black Money Love

Ömer is a police officer. After the death of his fiancée, he suffers great pain. The body of Sibel, Ömer's fiancée, was found on the top of a cliff, in a car next to a fairly old, rich business man. After the shock of her sudden death and the accusations of his love cheating on him, Ömer realizes that there is more behind her suspicious murder

Adım Farah

Adım Farah

Olene Kadar

Olene Kadar

Dağhan is a doctor who tries to get his proficiency however, finds himself in jail. He loses his hope, his future, his lover and the most beautiful days of his lives due the crime that he has never committed. He is sentenced to life imprisonment.

Runaway

Runaway

Mehmet, a war photographer, Ilker, a reporter friend of Mehmet, and a group from Germany, with an activist called Zeynep among them, cross the border illegally to visit a Yazidi village. The village is then raided by a radical terrorist organization, and they get captured. They are going to have to put up the fight of their lives to escape.

I Wish I Were A Cloud

I Wish I Were A Cloud

Terra Rossa

Terra Rossa

In Adana, the feud between the Bereketoğulları and Karahanlıs families reignites. As Ömer Bereketoğul (Engin Akyürek) struggles to protect his family and land, newly appointed prosecutor Nevin (Gülsim Ali) arrives, seeking justice for her fiancé’s death. Their collision sparks a dangerous bond, where duty and desire clash and love becomes the most unpredictable weapon of all.

Black Snake

Black Snake

Istanbul My Love

Istanbul My Love

Saraçoğlu plays “Istanbul,” a young entrepreneur who believes even love can be programmed, thanks to her innovative artificial intelligence software. She pitches her idea to Tan (Akyürek), a successful but emotionally reserved businessman. Tan challenges the algorithm by proposing to find true love in just three dates. If the experiment succeeds, he promises to invest in her company. What begins as a tech-driven experiment gradually turns into an emotional and personal journey for both characters.

Türkiye'nin Yıldızları

Türkiye'nin Yıldızları