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Engin Akyürek

1981-10-12 (43 years old) in Ankara, Turkey

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.

Movies

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Godspeed
69.66 %|May 23, 2022
Drama
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Destiny
59 %|Feb 15, 2019
Drama, Romance
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Entrusted
59 %|Mar 23, 2018
Drama, Thriller
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A Small September Affair
70.41 %|Feb 14, 2014
Mystery, Romance
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Destiny
74.78 %|Nov 17, 2006
Drama

Series

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My Name Is Farah
88 %|Mar 1, 2023
Crime, Drama
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Runaway
66 %|Jun 14, 2022
Action & Adventure, Drama
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The Ambassador's Daughter
76.52 %|Dec 16, 2019
Drama
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Olene Kadar
65 %|Jan 25, 2017
Drama
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Black Money Love
81 %|Mar 12, 2014
Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Crime
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Fatmagul
80.22999999999999 %|Sep 16, 2010
Family, Drama
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I Wish I Were A Cloud
80 %|May 25, 2009
Drama
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Black Snake
100 %|Nov 19, 2007
Drama
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Borders of Love
58 %|Nov 12, 2004
Family, Comedy, Drama