The most beautiful Turkish actors and actresses of 2023
At the end of 2023, the entertainment journal TC Candler released its yearly list of the world’s 100 most gorgeous faces, which included both men and women. The rankings are based on global voting, expert opinions, and social media analysis.
The results were finalized on December 30. The topic of which Turkish actors and actresses made it onto this renowned list will be of special interest to fans of Turkish TV shows.
Let’s begin with the actresses, who are well-known for their participation in television shows.
Afra Saraçoğlu: The young actress and model, at the age of 26, holds the 97th position. Having successfully portrayed roles in 10 shows, she showcases her acting talent. Currently, she captivates audiences with her participation in the popular series “Golden Boy,” a hit not only in Turkey but also beyond its borders.
Özge Yağız: Securing the 78th spot at the age of 26, she initiated her career with appearances in daytime series like “Prisoner of Love” and “The Promise.” She has a film resume that spans eight shows, and she’s currently featured in the “Sapphire” series.
Sıla Türkoğlu: Holding the 69th position at the age of 24, she started her career with daytime series, playing supporting roles in “Don’t Cry, Mom” and “Prisoner of Love.” However, her career took a new turn with the leading role in the series “Legacy.” She gained significant popularity with the series “Cranberry Sherbet,” where she plays the lead role. This show marked her debut in prime time, achieving high ratings and establishing her as a promising actress.
Hande Erçel: At 30 years old, she secures the 52nd position. A well-known Turkish actress and model with a 7-year career, she has participated in 10 shows. She gained global recognition through series like “Love Doesn’t Understand Words” and “Love is in the Air.” Recently, she concluded filming for the series “Another Love.”
Su Burcu Coşkun: Holding the 42nd position, Su Burcu Coşkun, despite her youthful age of 19, has already participated in 11 shows, commencing her acting career at the age of 8. She has been part of popular series such as “Our Story,” “Raven,” and “Red Room.” Over the last 4 years, she has been actively involved in the series “For My Family.”
Turkish actors mentioned in TC Candler’s list of the 100 most handsome faces in the world:
Mert Ramazan Demir: At the 83rd position on the TC Candler list, Mert Ramazan Demir, aged 25, boasts a significant portfolio with 11 shows. Despite starting with minor roles, he found success in Netflix movies like “UFO” and the series “Şahmaran.” His star role as Ferit in the series “Golden Boy” has been notable, irrespective of personal preferences regarding the show.
Onur Tuna: Occupying the 80th spot, the 38-year-old actor, Onur Tuna, with striking blue eyes and a towering height of two meters, gained fame through roles in 12 shows, including “Forbidden Fruit,” “The Good Doctor,” and “Prisoner.” Currently, he is starring in the new series “My Beautiful Life” by Ay Yapim.
Şükrü Özyıldız, who is 35 years old, is ranked 74th in the TC Candler rankings. He has appeared in 35 shows. Among his works are series like “I Have Hope,” “Honor Code,” “High Society,” and “Attacker,” as well as the Netflix romantic comedy “Love Tactics” and the musical “Alice in Wonderland.”
Can Yaman: At the 37th spot is the 34-year-old actor Can Yaman. Despite recent preferences for Italian shows, he is still considered a Turkish actor due to his fan base from Turkish series such as “Bitter Sweet,” “The Daydreamer,” and “Mr. Wrong.” He participated in the Italian detective series “Violet as the Sea,” and a digital show called “The Turk” is expected to be released. He is also gearing up for the pirate saga “Sandokan.”
Barış Murat Yağcı: Ranking 29th, the 32-year-old actor Barış Murat Yağcı has been included in the competition nominees for five consecutive years. Although he has only four shows in his filmography, he left an impression in the series “Love for Rent” and is a participant in the popular reality show Survivor.
Halil İbrahim Ceyhan: Securing 9th place, the 38-year-old Halil İbrahim Ceyhan is more renowned as a composer and singer. His YouTube videos gather numerous views. With only three shows in his filmography, he gained fame through the series “Legacy.” Currently, he is part of the new Fox TV series “Dirty Basket,” where his character is once again drawing significant attention from Turkish viewers.
